Joe Hand Promotions Asserts Right To Sue For All “Non-Residential” UFC PPV Piracy

October 5, 2014

Reasons for judgement were released last week discussing the scope of Joe Hand Promotions standing to sue parties who unlawfully acquire UFC Pay Per View products. In last week’s case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Roseville Moose Lodge No. 1293) the Plaintiff sued the Defendant alleging they were a commercial establishment that unlawfully intercepted UFC … More Joe Hand Promotions Asserts Right To Sue For All “Non-Residential” UFC PPV Piracy

Prince Edward Island Legalizes Amateur Martial Arts

October 2, 2014

Prince Edward Island has become the latest Canadian Province to exercise their powers under s. 83 of the Criminal Code designating a list of amateur combat sports which are legal. On September 23, 2014 PEI passed OIC 2014-553 which designates amateur Karate, Kickboxing, Grappling, Jiu Jitsu, Wushu, Kung Fu and Aikido as being outside the … More Prince Edward Island Legalizes Amateur Martial Arts

Welcome MixedMartialArts.com Readers

October 2, 2014

 (Image via mixedmartialarts.com) Last year I discussed the possible Criminal and Civil consequences that combat sports competitors expose themselves to if they decide to cheat using PED’s.  In short the legal issue revolves around fraud and this can open the door to far reaching legal consequences. Official MMA record keeper Kirik Jenness was kind enough to … More Welcome MixedMartialArts.com Readers

UFC Halifax Event and Nova Scotia’s Bizarre MMA Rules

September 29, 2014

Update October 3, 2014 – Nova Scotia’s Deputy Registrar of Regulations confirmed to me that the Regulations discussed below remain the ones presently in place.  In short this means the Nova Scotia Boxing Authority is simply turning a blind eye to their actual laws in having the UFC Halifax card take place under the Unified … More UFC Halifax Event and Nova Scotia’s Bizarre MMA Rules

More on the NSAC’s Pushing The Boundaries of the Laws that Govern Them

September 24, 2014

I won’t repeat the arguments as to why the Nevada State Athletic Commission has overstepped their bounds by imposing or threatening to impose penalties against Wanderlei Silva for ducking a drug test and Chael Sonnen for competing in a grappling contest while under a suspension from ‘fighting’, but in addition to these issues a further … More More on the NSAC’s Pushing The Boundaries of the Laws that Govern Them

10% Fight Purse Fine and Community Service Ordered Following News Conference Brawl

September 23, 2014

Today the Nevada State Athletic Commission set their precedent for fines involving licensed combatants involved in pre-fight brawls during promotional events. Following Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s encounter at a promotional event for a bout scheduled in Nevada, the NSAC issued each of them a fine consisting of 10% of their reported ‘show’ purses coming … More 10% Fight Purse Fine and Community Service Ordered Following News Conference Brawl

Court Restricts UFC Federal Piracy Lawsuit To One Year Limitation

September 23, 2014

Few properties ares subject to more aggressive piracy prosecution that UFC’s Pay Per View products.  Reasons for judgement were released this month by the United States District Court, D. Colorado significantly restricting the timelines for these lawsuits in that jurisdiction. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. CJ’s Sports Bar, LLC)  the Plaintiff … More Court Restricts UFC Federal Piracy Lawsuit To One Year Limitation

Manitoba Planning To Legalize Amateur Combat Sports

September 11, 2014

I have it on good authority that Manitoba is close to exercising their rights under section 83 of the Criminal Code to legalize a variety of amateur combative sports. Manitoba will apparently pass an Order in Council in the upcoming weeks.  The OIC will designate a variety of traditional amateur marital arts as legal.  These … More Manitoba Planning To Legalize Amateur Combat Sports

Documenting The Tolls of Rapid Extreme Weight Cuts in MMA

September 3, 2014

This Post was originally published in 2014 but is frequently updated.  Scroll down to read through a lengthy list of documented injuries and deaths from rapid extreme weight cuts.  If you are aware of other incidents that should be added to this list feel free to contact me with details. _____________________________________________________________ Following UFC 177, an event … More Documenting The Tolls of Rapid Extreme Weight Cuts in MMA