Combat Sports Law

Today a press release was issued by the Fighting Foundation highlighting a breaking development with the Kansas Athletic Commission. The press release speaks for itself and is published below in full. Kansas has adopted a brain health knowledge test for fighters and seconds who will need to demonstrate knowledge of CTE, concussion and other brain … More Breaking – Kansas Brings Brain Health Knowledge Requirement To Combat Sports

In the latest example of a combat sports athlete suffering injury through rapid extreme weight cutting Devin Miller reported that he passed out and suffered a concussion. Scheduled to compete at bantamweight at Fury FC 61 in Texas Miller was cutting weight and “fell” then “busted up” his face and was diagnosed with concussion. Miller, … More Fighter Suffers Concussion While Rapid Extreme Weight Cutting

UFC 274 takes place on Saturday at Footprint Center in Arizona. The UFC’s current lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, headlining the event, reportedly missed weight today coming in half a pound over the championship limit. He apparently will be stripped of his promotional title at the beginning of tomorrow’s bout. There is some suggestion that the … More Arizona Has Some Explaining to To After Charles Oliveira Weigh In

This week an open letter endorsed by 121 current and former athletes, coaches and officials of Boxing Canada called out the National Sport Organization and monopoly of amateur boxing in the country for various practices. The letter was republished with permission by Global Athlete and is the latest of a series of complaints critical of … More Boxing Canada Called Out For Ignoring Concussions

In the world of combat sports there is always a weaker link. In the US commissions vary from State to State and Tribal Commission to Tribal Commission. In Canada they vary from Province to Province. Then, in the unique Province of Alberta it breaks down even more with commissions varying from City to City. Adding … More Athletic Commission Offers to Give One Eyed Michael Bisping a “Permit” to Fight Jake Paul

Missouri Office of Athletics Executive Director Tim Lueckenhoff recently circulated a memo notifying industry stakeholders of increased fees for combat sports events (HT to Carla Duran and Journey Pro KC). Event permits for many disciplines increased. Second and amatauer contestant licence fees did as well. Lueckendoff noted these increases are only the second in the … More Missouri Levies Promoter Tax for Complimentary Tickets At Combat Sports Events