Two Sober Reminders of the Reality of Head Trauma in Combat Sports

March 5, 2014

There is no escaping the reality of the threat of head trauma for combat sport combatants.  Both acute injuries and prolonged sub-concussive exposure can lead to harsh consequences.  This week there are two stark reminders of this reality from the combat sports world. In tragic news South African middleweight Booto Guylain passed away after sustaining … More Two Sober Reminders of the Reality of Head Trauma in Combat Sports

Saskatchewan Pro MMA Law Debated by Government; Fighter’s Association and Disability Benefits Discussed

March 4, 2014

The Saskatchewan Athletics Commission Act, which will legalize pro MMA and other combat sports in the Province, is up for second reading and is presently being debated by the Saskatchewan government. It appears there is momentum in place and the law will likely pass but there is debate about the particulars of the proposed law. … More Saskatchewan Pro MMA Law Debated by Government; Fighter’s Association and Disability Benefits Discussed

An Unpoplar Opinion on TRT Therapetic Use Exemptions

February 28, 2014

There is no doubt that the use of testosterone replacement therapy in MMA has been a farce in the past few years with lax and inconsistent standards being applied by various athletic commissions.  Today’s surprise development of the Nevada State Athletic Commission banning TRT TUE’s and urging other athletic commissions to follow suit is a … More An Unpoplar Opinion on TRT Therapetic Use Exemptions

Belfort Hypogonadism Likely “Secondary to Repetitive Head Trauma”

February 25, 2014

In the latest chapter of the Testosterone saga in combat sports, ESPN’s Outside the Lines shines a spotlight of the prevalence of TRT in MMA and the questionable grounds for which exemptions are granted by regulatory agencies. Caught up in the mix again is Belfort who deferred questions relating to his need for TRT to … More Belfort Hypogonadism Likely “Secondary to Repetitive Head Trauma”

More on the CNMMAF “Tryouts” – Testing Shades of Grey in Canada’s Criminal Code

February 24, 2014

Update – February 28, 2014 – the CNMMAF has now released the details of the format which, while may not be a good measure of who the best MMA competitors are, seems to take care in trying to avoid being labeled a ‘prize fight‘ under the Criminal Code.  Here are the details of the tryouts: … More More on the CNMMAF “Tryouts” – Testing Shades of Grey in Canada’s Criminal Code

CNMMAF Overhauls “Team Canada Tryouts”; Legal Problems Remain

February 19, 2014

It was previously announced that an amateur MMA event was scheduled to take place in Ontario with the winners receiving a “free ride” to the CNMMAF national championships.  The CNMMAF has now announced an overhaul of this format stating that “Due to the legalities of the CNMMAF hosting a National Championships…we have voted upon with … More CNMMAF Overhauls “Team Canada Tryouts”; Legal Problems Remain

Have Any of the UFC’s Illegal Streaming “Successful Prosecutions” Been Contested?

February 14, 2014

Earlier this week the UFC released a press release addressing legal steps they are taking to crack down on illegal streaming of their pay per view product. The UFC states that “Lonstein Law Office has successfully prosecuted hundreds of claims for the UFC organization for sites illegally streaming content and individual users since 2007.“.  It … More Have Any of the UFC’s Illegal Streaming “Successful Prosecutions” Been Contested?

Marijuana and No Decisions in MMA – A Poor Use of Commission Discretion

February 11, 2014

Positive marijuana drug tests in MMA have made headlines again this week with both Jessica Eye and Yancy Medeiros finding themselves on the wrong side of the rules.  In addition to facing various penalties they both had their respective victories overturned to a ‘no decision‘ which is a power wielded by most athletic commissions following a … More Marijuana and No Decisions in MMA – A Poor Use of Commission Discretion