Further update – This 2014 study is instructive on this topic finding that “For every one pound increase in neck strength, odds of concussion decreased by 5 %” ___________________________________________________________– Update May 11, 2016  – while discussing this article on Twitter Dr. Margaret Goodman, former ringside physician, neurologist and head of VADA pointed out a previous article … More How Not To Strengthen Your “Chin” For Combat Sports

Update May 10, 2016 – VADA/WBC have now published the forms and policies behind their Clean Boxing Program.  These can be found here. WBC Clean Boxing Program Overview WBC Clean Boxing Program Prohibited List WBC Clean Boxing Program Registration and Release Form WBC Clean Boxing Program Specimen Collecitons Procedures WBC Clean Boxing Program TUE Application … More WBC Launches Strict Anti-Doping Program For Top Ranked Fighters

In an interesting development recently released UFC fighter Fabio Maldanado reportedly admitted to using DHEA, a substance banned by the UFC/USADA Anti Doping Policy, during his last UFC fight in November 2015.  Maldanado is quoted as follows – “I was in my final UFC stretch and they had random tests, I was using DHEA, because … More Can a UFC Release Stop USADA Anti-Doping Consequences? Maldanado May Find Out

As was first reported by John Nash, the Mixed Martial Arts Fighter’s Association has approached Congressman (and former fighter) Markwayne Mullin to extend the protections professional boxers have been given through the Muhammad Ali Act to professional MMA. The Oklahoma politician is prepared to take on the cause and has recently been vocal about his belief … More Let’s Draft MMA’s “Muhammad Ali” Act