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ABC Rules Committee Refining Changes to Unified Rules of MMA

February 19, 2016

As first reported by MMAFighting.com’s Marc Raimondi, the Association of Boxing Commissions MMA Rules and Regulations Committee has been refining proposed changes to the Unified Rules of MMA. The proposed changes include redefining eye pokes to include a potential infraction before the eye poke occurs, to allow 12-6 elbows, heel kicks to the kidney and … More ABC Rules Committee Refining Changes to Unified Rules of MMA

Yes Folks, Texas Still Allows the Gi for MMA

February 19, 2016

(image via roycegracie.com) Today MMA pioneers Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock will fight for a third time, the first bout between them since the 1990’s. Much has evolved since the early days of the sport with the elimination of the Gi being all but universal.  But there’s no place like Texas, the governing jurisdiction for … More Yes Folks, Texas Still Allows the Gi for MMA

Pavelich – Maximum Fighting Championship is For Sale

February 19, 2016

Today Mark Pavelich, president of the Maximum Fighting Championship, one of MMA’s longest lasting organizations with roots back to 2001, formally announced the promotion is for sale. MFC published the following press release – The Maximum Fighting Championship, one of the eminently exciting brands of mixed martial arts to ever be at the forefront of … More Pavelich – Maximum Fighting Championship is For Sale

Gleison Tibau Handed 2 Year Ban By USADA For EPO Use

February 19, 2016

In this site’s ongoing efforts to track USADA anti-doping punishments under the UFC/USADA Anti-Doping Policy, Glieson Tibau has become the second athlete to be formally sanctioned by USADA for violating the policy. Tibau tested positive for EPO in both an in competition and out of competition test.  Tibau admitted to using EPO and accepted a … More Gleison Tibau Handed 2 Year Ban By USADA For EPO Use

$4,000 and $3,000 Awarded in Latest UFC PPV Piracy Cases

February 18, 2016

In the latest prosecutions involving the commercial piracy of UFC Pay Per View events two recent judgements were released awarding damages of $4,000 and $3,000 respectively. In the first case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. McKissick) the Defendants displayed UFC 164 on one television at their bar.  The commercial sub licencing fee was not paid and … More $4,000 and $3,000 Awarded in Latest UFC PPV Piracy Cases

$3,600 in Damages Awarded for UFC 157 Piracy by “Private Charitable Organization”

February 17, 2016

In the latest UFC Pay Per View piracy prosecution reasons for judgement were released by the US District Court, ED California, awarding total damages of $3,600 against the Loyal Order of Moose for displaying UFC 157 at their Lodge without paying the commercial sub-licensing fee. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Roseville … More $3,600 in Damages Awarded for UFC 157 Piracy by “Private Charitable Organization”

BC Athletic Commission Publishes New Kickboxing Rules

February 17, 2016

The BC Athletic Commission overhauled their rules governing amateur kickboxing in late 2015 and has now published these revised rules at their website. One of the biggest changes involves cleaning up the language with respect judging criteria with the new rules setting out the below easy to understand standards which are far clearer than those under … More BC Athletic Commission Publishes New Kickboxing Rules

Study Finds Widespread Opposition to AIBA’s Headgear Ban in Boxing

February 17, 2016

In 2013 the Amateur International Boxing Association, the international governing body for amateur boxing, instituted a rule banning headgear in competition for elite men.  The ban is expected to be expanded to all competitors in 2018. While there are conflicting views as to the efficacy of headgear in amateur boxing a recent study reveals that there … More Study Finds Widespread Opposition to AIBA’s Headgear Ban in Boxing

“Weak” Evidence Leads to $1,000 Award For UFC 143 Piracy

February 13, 2016

(Update April 23, 2016) the below judgement survived a Motion to Alter or Amend with the court confirming the $1,000 damage assessment was appropriate. _________________________ One of the clearest trends when bars and other commercial establishments are sued for displaying UFC Pay Per View events without paying the proper commercial sub licencing fees is that … More “Weak” Evidence Leads to $1,000 Award For UFC 143 Piracy

What Boxing and MMA’s CTE/Concussion Lawsuit May Look Like

February 13, 2016

Athletic Commissions exist for one core purpose, the protection of the fighters that they regulate. It is not unprecedented for Athletic Commissions to be successfully sued for damages where they negligently fail to fulfill their duties.  Appreciating this, can a lawsuit succeed against an athletic commission by a fighter who suffers CTE due to too many … More What Boxing and MMA’s CTE/Concussion Lawsuit May Look Like