Study – The Aftermath of Boxing Revisited – Yes, Its a high likelihood of CTE

November 4, 2018

An interesting study was recently published revisiting earlier data from the 1970’s with a modern understanding of CTE. In the earlier study, titled The Aftermath of Boxing, researchers published results in 1973 which noted a variety of neuropathological changes in retired boxers.  Brain tissue samples remained available from the initial participants and in a new … More Study – The Aftermath of Boxing Revisited – Yes, Its a high likelihood of CTE

The Current Version of the ABC’s “Unified” Rules of MMA

November 2, 2018

Last week the UFC held an event in Moncton, New Brunswick.  New Brunswick is a unique jurisdiction.  Unlike most Athletic Commissions they do not have their own approved rules for combat sports but instead allow a promoter to submit  “the rules of the combat sport for which the event is to be held” and these … More The Current Version of the ABC’s “Unified” Rules of MMA

Study – MMA Fighters Remain Compromised 24 Hours After Rapid Extreme Weight Cuts

October 21, 2018

Adding to this site’s archives of combative sports safety studies, a study was recently published in the Journal of the American Society of Exercise Physiologists shedding more light on the physical compromises associated with rapid extreme weight cutting in combat sports. In the recent article, titled “Physiological Function is Not Fully Regained With 24 Hours of Rapid … More Study – MMA Fighters Remain Compromised 24 Hours After Rapid Extreme Weight Cuts

In Wake of Legalization the UFC’s Elias Theodorou Calls for Cannabis Therapeutic Exemptions

October 18, 2018

Today cannabis became legal across Canada for recreational use.  For years before it has also been legal for medicinal purposes.  Despite changing attitudes and laws cannabis remains a banned substance in competition by many State and Provincial Athletic Commissions.  The World Anti Doping Agency removed alcohol and CBD from their prohibited list in 2018.   THC, … More In Wake of Legalization the UFC’s Elias Theodorou Calls for Cannabis Therapeutic Exemptions

WBO Diverts Lawsuit Alleging Ali Act Violations Into Arbitration

October 16, 2018

Update July, 2020 – Earlier this month the First Circuit Court of Appeal overturned this result finding the WBO’s arbitrator selection clause is invalid and remanded the case back to the District Court who are to determine whether the invalid arbitrator selection clause is severable from the remainder of the mandatory arbitration provisions. On the … More WBO Diverts Lawsuit Alleging Ali Act Violations Into Arbitration

Plaintiffs Fine Tune Arguments in UFC Anti Trust Lawsuit

September 25, 2018

Last week the Plaintiffs filed their opposition to Zuffa’s motion for summary judgement in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit alleging unlawful business practices by the UFC. Zuffa is trying to have the lawsuit tossed before trial arguing that, now that discovery is complete, no genuine issue of material fact remains and the case has no chance … More Plaintiffs Fine Tune Arguments in UFC Anti Trust Lawsuit

Jones Secures Reduced Doping Suspension By Providing USADA With “Substantial Assistance”

September 20, 2018

After testing positive for the steroid turinabol during an in-competition drug test at UFC 214 Jon Jones exposed himself to a host of potential legal consequences given that this was his second anti-doping infraction in the UFC’s USADA era. Today McLaren Global Sports Solutions published their arbitration decision revealing Jon Jones’ fate under the UFC … More Jones Secures Reduced Doping Suspension By Providing USADA With “Substantial Assistance”

$12,000 in Damages Ordered for Piracy of UFC 205

September 19, 2018

Adding to this site’s archived case summaries of combat sports piracy judgements, reasons were released this week by the US District Court, D. Colorado, ordering Defendants to pay $12,000 in damages for the piracy of UFC 205. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Purple Pig, LLC) the Defendants displayed UFC 205 in a … More $12,000 in Damages Ordered for Piracy of UFC 205

Mara Borella’s Drug Trafficking Suspension and the UFC/USADA Policy

September 13, 2018

MMA-Today reports that the UFC’s Mara Borella was just handed a 26 year ban by the National Anti Doping Agency of Italy for the distribution and sale of cannabis and cocaine. So what does this mean under the UFC’s custom tailored anti-doping policy?  Perhaps nothing.  As the Jon Jones case illustrated, cocaine use or possession out … More Mara Borella’s Drug Trafficking Suspension and the UFC/USADA Policy

Fabricio Werdum Handed 2 Year Suspension by USADA For Anabolic Agent

September 11, 2018

Today USADA announced that they handed the UFC’s Fabricio Werdum a 2 year suspension for testing positive for trenbolone and its metabolite epitrenbolone following an out-of-competition urine test conducted on April 25, 2018. Trenbolone is classified as an Anabolic Agent and prohibited at all times under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. USADA’s full press release reads as follows: … More Fabricio Werdum Handed 2 Year Suspension by USADA For Anabolic Agent