Study – Olympic Combat Sports Athletes, Rapid Weight Cuts and Perfomance

March 13, 2016

Dehydration brought on by rapid extreme weight cut practices has led to well documented injuries and death in combat sports.  Despite this combat sport athletes continue these practices under the impression that they lead to competitive advantage.  A recent study was published unfortunately bolstering these beliefs finding that the advantage of competing in a lower … More Study – Olympic Combat Sports Athletes, Rapid Weight Cuts and Perfomance

Mitrione’s Eye Poke Appeal and a Problem With Jurisdiction

March 2, 2016

Update June 7, 2016 – Mitrione’s appeal was dismissed today by the MSAC.  For appeals like this to have any chance of success statutory overhaul is needed as commissions need to work within the statutory parameters of the rules and regulations creating and defining their authority.  You can watch the full hearing here: ___________________________________ Earlier … More Mitrione’s Eye Poke Appeal and a Problem With Jurisdiction

Shamrock Texas Athletic Commission Complaint and Legislative Silence

February 26, 2016

MMAJunkie’s Steven Marrocco obtained a full copy of Ken Shamrock’s Complaint filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation arguing that his loss against Royce Gracie at Bellator 149 should be overturned. In short the complaint alleges that Gracie struck Shamrock with an illegal low blow which should have resulted in disqualification, or alternatively, … More Shamrock Texas Athletic Commission Complaint and Legislative Silence

“Disparity in Age” And Combat Sports Licencing

February 23, 2016

As first reported by MiddleEasy, it appears that the Colorado State Boxing Commission sanctioned a Mixed Martial Arts bout between a 68 year old and a 24 year old. The bout, which was by no means competitive, can be viewed at the following link. Colorado’s rules require that “disparity in age” be taken into account when … More “Disparity in Age” And Combat Sports Licencing

Let’s Talk Dada5000, Renal Failure And Personal Accountability

February 21, 2016

When a grown man chooses to compete in MMA and is over-matched, under-trained and de-conditioned they have to take personal responsibility for their choices.  If they have to resort to rapid extreme weight cut practices to make their contracted weight they again have to accept accountability for harm that comes from their actions. But personal … More Let’s Talk Dada5000, Renal Failure And Personal Accountability

ABC Rules Committee Refining Changes to Unified Rules of MMA

February 19, 2016

As first reported by MMAFighting.com’s Marc Raimondi, the Association of Boxing Commissions MMA Rules and Regulations Committee has been refining proposed changes to the Unified Rules of MMA. The proposed changes include redefining eye pokes to include a potential infraction before the eye poke occurs, to allow 12-6 elbows, heel kicks to the kidney and … More ABC Rules Committee Refining Changes to Unified Rules of MMA

Yes Folks, Texas Still Allows the Gi for MMA

February 19, 2016

(image via roycegracie.com) Today MMA pioneers Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock will fight for a third time, the first bout between them since the 1990’s. Much has evolved since the early days of the sport with the elimination of the Gi being all but universal.  But there’s no place like Texas, the governing jurisdiction for … More Yes Folks, Texas Still Allows the Gi for MMA

Pavelich – Maximum Fighting Championship is For Sale

February 19, 2016

Today Mark Pavelich, president of the Maximum Fighting Championship, one of MMA’s longest lasting organizations with roots back to 2001, formally announced the promotion is for sale. MFC published the following press release – The Maximum Fighting Championship, one of the eminently exciting brands of mixed martial arts to ever be at the forefront of … More Pavelich – Maximum Fighting Championship is For Sale

Gleison Tibau Handed 2 Year Ban By USADA For EPO Use

February 19, 2016

In this site’s ongoing efforts to track USADA anti-doping punishments under the UFC/USADA Anti-Doping Policy, Glieson Tibau has become the second athlete to be formally sanctioned by USADA for violating the policy. Tibau tested positive for EPO in both an in competition and out of competition test.  Tibau admitted to using EPO and accepted a … More Gleison Tibau Handed 2 Year Ban By USADA For EPO Use

$4,000 and $3,000 Awarded in Latest UFC PPV Piracy Cases

February 18, 2016

In the latest prosecutions involving the commercial piracy of UFC Pay Per View events two recent judgements were released awarding damages of $4,000 and $3,000 respectively. In the first case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. McKissick) the Defendants displayed UFC 164 on one television at their bar.  The commercial sub licencing fee was not paid and … More $4,000 and $3,000 Awarded in Latest UFC PPV Piracy Cases