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Athletic Commissions Would Be Wise To Remember “Safety Over Profit”

January 29, 2014

I previously highlighted why Athletic Commissions can be vulnerable to lawsuits if they implement negligent PED tests which allow cheats to easily slip through the cracks. Random out of competition testing would catch more cheaters but also derail more events.  This is harmful to the economic interests from those who profit from the sport, however, … More Athletic Commissions Would Be Wise To Remember “Safety Over Profit”

More Combat Sport Safety Advice from the Association of Ringside Physicians

January 28, 2014

Education is key when it comes to the sensible regulation of combat sports.  To this end the Association of Ringside Physicians is doing a good job addressing some of the key issues in combat sports, namely PED use, weight cut practices and issues related to head trauma. In addition to their highly publicized consensus statement … More More Combat Sport Safety Advice from the Association of Ringside Physicians

Association of Ringside Physicians Says “Eliminate” TRT TUE’s in Combat Sports

January 27, 2014

          If doctors are to blame for bringing Testosterone Replacement Therapy into combat sports perhaps they will also be the ones to take TRT TUE’s out.  The American Association of Professional Ringside Physicians has issued a press release calling for a ban of  TRT TUE’s in combat sports.  Given the integral role … More Association of Ringside Physicians Says “Eliminate” TRT TUE’s in Combat Sports

Forget TUE’s, Can Belfort Even Be Licensed Under The NSAC Rules?

January 22, 2014

        Vitor Belfort’s controversial use of Testosterone Replacement Therapy will be in the spotlight again if his title shot takes place, as rumoured, in Nevada.  Belfort has never been granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption by the State with NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer stating it is doubtful one would be granted.  This is a … More Forget TUE’s, Can Belfort Even Be Licensed Under The NSAC Rules?

Athletic Commission Liability And Negligent PED Testing in Combat Sports

January 16, 2014

PED’s in combat sports are in the spotlight again this week with GSP pointing the finger to the UFC’s lack of support of enhanced PED testing as one reason why he stepped away from the sport.  The UFC was quick to deflect criticism noting that MMA fighters are tested by the government and that “we have not … More Athletic Commission Liability And Negligent PED Testing in Combat Sports

BC Athletic Commissioner Supports Formation of Amateur MMA Provincial Sporting Organization

January 15, 2014

Amateur MMA is government regulated in BC and events cannot be held without oversight from the BC Athletic Commissioner.  Given this framework is there a place for a Provincial Sport Organization to help foster and grow AMMA?  The BC Athletic Commissioner thinks so.  I reached out to Dave Maedel and here are his views on … More BC Athletic Commissioner Supports Formation of Amateur MMA Provincial Sporting Organization

Are the Canadian Amateur MMA Championships on a Collision Course With the Criminal Code?

January 14, 2014

The Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Championship Series #3 is advertised to take place on February 22 and 23 at Adrenaline MMA Training & Fitness London Ontario. This amateur Mixed Martial Arts event has ties to the International Mixed Martial Art Federation’s Canadian “Observation Member” (the CNMMAF) with the event promoter stating that “After Ammacs 3, the Advanced … More Are the Canadian Amateur MMA Championships on a Collision Course With the Criminal Code?

There Can Be Only One! – The Path To NSO Status For Amateur MMA in Canada

January 8, 2014

There is a race currently underway between rival organizations to govern amateur MMA in Canada.   You can click here for some insight into this. Currently the race looks like a sprint but whether they know it or not the competitors are actually running a marathon. The end game is to gain National Sport Organization status … More There Can Be Only One! – The Path To NSO Status For Amateur MMA in Canada

Alberta Municipalities Call For Province Wide Combative Sports Commission

January 7, 2014

The legality of MMA and Combat Sports varies across Alberta from Municipality to Municipality.  Interestingly, this may change as the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association is now lobbying the Provincial Government to replace the local commission model with a Province wide combative sports commission. Alberta’s 272 urban municipalities gather annually through the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association … More Alberta Municipalities Call For Province Wide Combative Sports Commission