UPDATE –  January 16, 2016 – the full CIR test results were released and can be found here – jon-jones-ufc-182-steroid-profile January 8, 2015 – Bleacher Report has interviewed NSAC Director Bennett who confirms that CIR testing was indeed done and that “none of the results were a concern“. ———————————————- In the wake of Jon Jones’ recent … More Will the Nevada State Athletic Commission Seek CIR Testing for Jon Jones?

Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, finding that a fee charging martial arts school is no different than any other business and is required to purchase a business licence. In today’s case (City of Burnaby v. Gildemeester dba Master Gee’s Black Belt Academy) the Respondent failed to pay … More Yes Martial Arts Schools, You Need to Buy a Business Licence too

Earlier this week I had the pleasure to appear on The Fight Network’s MMA Meltdown radio with the always entertaining Gabriel Morency.  We covered many of the current legal headlines in MMA including the UFC Anti Trust Class Action lawsuit, the recent Quinton Jackson legal tug of war and the possibility of concussion lawsuits hitting the … More Welcome MMA Meltdown Radio Listeners

Update December 23, 2014 – Yesterday a second lawsuit has now been filed making similar allegations against Zuffa.  The second lawsuit was filed by Luis Vazquez and Dennis Hallman and also seeks class action status.  The Court filing can be found here: Vazquez and Hallman v. Zuffa Complaint Update December 24, 2014 – Today Brandon Vera … More An Overview and Analysis of the UFC Anti Trust Lawsuit

In 2012 the US Federal Trade Commission closed their investigation into the UFC for alleged anti competitive practices.  The investigation ended with the vagueness that only the executive branch of government can give noting “This action is not to be construed as a determination that a violation may not have occurred, just as the pendency … More Anti Trust Class Action Lawsuit Against UFC Rumoured to Be “Imminent”

This week the UFC announced a 6 year deal designating Reebok as “the exclusive outfitter and apparel provider” for the UFC. The deal requires Reebok apparel to be worn and prohibits athletes from having “outside sponsor logos on athletic apparel during UFC fight week official events, including fight night, UFC-produced content or other official UFC events. … More UFC Reebok Uniforms and Zuffa Fighter Contracts

John Diedrich, reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel continues to ask questions following the death of amateur kickboxer Dennis Munson Jr. The potential legal consequences from this tragedy are ongoing with the police apparently “investigating why video of kickboxer Dennis Munson Jr.’s fatal fight — submitted to detectives as evidence — was missing 32 seconds … More District Attorney Analysis of Why Criminal Charges Not Filed in Dennis Munson Jr. Death