Update October 20, 2017 – Today Dr. Larry Lovelace, the current president of the Association of Ringside Physicians, responded to me with his personal views as a doctor with over three decades experience in combat sports with respect to the below story. Here is what he had to say – Hi Eric. I will respond … More Tara LaRosa – Massachusetts Required “Breast Exam” Before I Fought
Following his UFC 216 loss to Tony Ferguson, Kevin Lee admitted that a visible welt on his chest was a staph infection. He suggested that he tried his best “to hide it” from regulators. Lee admitted that the staph was known prior to the fight and his trainer noted that “medicine” was being taken to treat … More Kevin Lee Failed to Disclose Staph Infection on NAC Questionnaire
In a judgement on the steeper side of commercial piracy awards reasons for judgment were recently released by the US District Court, W.D. Texas, San Antonio Division, awarding over $49,000 following piracy of a boxing pay per view program. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. AIH Alamo Ice House) the Defendant establishment … More Piracy of Cotto v. Alvarez Leads to $49,825 Judgement
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of appearing on Press Row with Jordan Breen where we discussed legal and other issues surrounding the UFC’s recent deceision to pull Mark Hunt from his upcoming bout. For those of you visiting for the first time, welcome. For background on this story you can click here. For … More Discussing All Things Mark Hunt on Press Row
As first reported by Jason Floyd via Twitter, the Nevada Athletic Commission has suspended MMA fighter Kurt Holobaugh for 9 months for IV use in relation to a bout on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series in July. Holobaugh defeated his opponent Matt Bessette. Following the bout Nevada brought disciplinary proceedings alleging Holobaugh used 50 mL … More Kurt Holobaugh Suspended for 9 Months By NAC for IV Use
Update October 4, 2017 -This week Bill 12 passed second reading. Below is the Hansard transcript of the government debate of the bill whereby the current legal problems with Nova Scotia combat sports regulation are acknowledged Bill No. 12 – Boxing Authority Act. MR. SPEAKER « » : The honourable Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage. HON. LEO … More Nova Scotia Overhauling Combat Sports Legal Landscape
Today the World Anti Doping Agency published changes to their list of prohibited substances and methods. Among the noteworthy changes are the removal of alcohol from the prohibited list along with CBD. Alcohol was never banned by WADA in or out of competition for combat sports. CBD, on the other hand, was banned in competition … More WADA Removes Alcohol and CBD From Prohibited List in 2018
Update September 28, 2017 – MMAFighting now reports that Lee has been pulled from the card. ________________________________________ This week Ariel Helwani announced that flyweight Andrea “KGB” Lee has been signed to the UFC and is scheduled to compete at UFC 216 on October 7. An issue, first raised by @dimspace on Twitter, which deserves further … More Are the UFC/USADA Bending the Rules for Andrea “KGB” Lee Signing?
Update October 9, 2017 – Bloody Elbow’s Iain Kidd discusses the below study here doing a good job of pointing out its strengths and shortcomings. _______________________________________ It is difficult to stress the absurdity of regulators allowing rapid extreme weight cuts in mixed martial arts and other combative sports. In short, two men or women of … More Study – 24 Hours Post Dehydration MMA Fighters Have Reduced Athletic Output
Update – In a welcome development the UFC has now decided to pull Hirota from the card. The UFC released the following statement: Due to health and safety concerns, the UFC featherweight bout Hirota vs. Rosa at UFC Fight Night Japan: Saint Preux vs. Okami has been cancelled, as Hirota was deemed unfit to compete … More This Is How Fighters Die
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