Study – Rapid Weight Cuts in MMA Can Lead to Impaired Strength and Cognitive Function at Fight Time

December 27, 2017

A study was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine with critical findings addressing rapid extreme weight cutting practices in mixed martial arts. In the study, titled “The cognitive and physical effects of pre-competition rapid weight loss and gain in mixed martial arts athletes” the authors recruited 60 mixed martial artists and examined … More Study – Rapid Weight Cuts in MMA Can Lead to Impaired Strength and Cognitive Function at Fight Time

Multiple Concussions in Pro Athletes Linked With Memory, Executive and Behavioural Symptoms

December 23, 2017

Adding to this site’s database of sports related brain trauma studies, the Journal of Neurotrauma published a study looking at potential impairment of professional athletes with a history of concussions. In the recent study titled “Motor Function in Former Professional Football Players with a History of Multiple Concussions” the authors compared 45 ex CFL players … More Multiple Concussions in Pro Athletes Linked With Memory, Executive and Behavioural Symptoms

Study Review- Rate and Risk of Head Trauma in MMA Poorly Understood

December 22, 2017

Adding to this site’s database of combat sports safety studies, a recent systematic review of literature was published in the journal Trauma earlier this month discussing the state of knowledge of head injury rates in mixed martial arts. In the study, titled “Traumatic Brain Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts: A Systemic Review” the authors reviewed … More Study Review- Rate and Risk of Head Trauma in MMA Poorly Understood

Report Reviewing Tim Hague’s Death Released Today; Athletic Commission Criticized

December 15, 2017

Today the long awaited report by accounting firm MNP was released reviewing the regulatory circumstances surrounding Tim Hague’s death.  Hague died following a boxing bout in Edmonton in June 2017. The report’s mandate was not to allocate blame as the authors reminded readers with the following bold text “This review was not conducted to make any … More Report Reviewing Tim Hague’s Death Released Today; Athletic Commission Criticized

Time Served! UK Anti Doping Hit Tyson Fury With Two Year Retroactive Ban Ending Tonight

December 12, 2017

Today Tyson Fury learned his fate from allegations of a 2015 anti-doping violation.  Time served. Fury tested positive for presence of elevated levels of nandrolone metabolites in urine samples provided following his February 2015 victory against Christian Hammer. Charges were not brought until June 2016 by which time Fury has already competed again. UK Anti … More Time Served! UK Anti Doping Hit Tyson Fury With Two Year Retroactive Ban Ending Tonight

Did Edmonton Unwittingly Ban the WWE in Their Combat Sports Moratorium?

December 12, 2017

Update December 13, 2017– The WWE has now announced that their planned bout in Edmonton in February is “postponed” citing the newly passed moratorium.  The below announcement was just posted on Rogers Place’s website. “Following new guidelines established by Edmonton’s city council, WWE’s event on Friday, February 9 at Rogers Place has been postponed. The WWE is … More Did Edmonton Unwittingly Ban the WWE in Their Combat Sports Moratorium?

Tim Hague’s Family Hires Lawyer To Sue City of Edmonton Following Boxer’s Death; Legal Issues in Play

December 9, 2017

Today MMA reporter Mike Russell tweeted that the family of Tim Hague has hired a lawyer and are pursuing a wrongful death prosecution against the City of Edmonton. Hague died following a boxing bout in Edmonton in June 2017.  Viewer discretion is advised. Questions have swirled about whether the bout should have been approved, whether … More Tim Hague’s Family Hires Lawyer To Sue City of Edmonton Following Boxer’s Death; Legal Issues in Play

Edmonton Pulls the Plug on Combat Sports Until 2019

December 9, 2017

Update February 27, 2018 – Today it is reported that the City has lifted its moratorium.  _________________________________________ Today Edmonton announced that the City has issued a moratorium on professional combat sports events starting December 9, 2017 which will stay in force until “December 31, 2018, or until Council provides further direction.” Earlier this year boxer … More Edmonton Pulls the Plug on Combat Sports Until 2019

Piracy of Mayweather vs. Pacquaio Leads to $13,000 Damage Award

December 4, 2017

Reasons for judgement were recently released by the US District Court, D. Oregon, Portland Division, assessing damages of $13,000 for the commercial piracy of the Mayweather vs. Pacquaio bout. In the recent case (J & J Sports Productions, Inc. v. Silva) the Defendants displayed the boxing pay per view program in a commercial establishment without … More Piracy of Mayweather vs. Pacquaio Leads to $13,000 Damage Award

Recent Study Finds Rapid Weight Cuts Not Associated With Competitive Success for Elite Boxers

December 3, 2017

Adding to the list of this site’s archived combative sports safety studies, research was recently published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performace finding that Rapid Weight Loss was not associated with competitive success for boxers. In the recent study, titled Rapid Weight Loss Is Not Associated With Competitive Success in Elite Youth … More Recent Study Finds Rapid Weight Cuts Not Associated With Competitive Success for Elite Boxers