Boxer’s treatment costs spur look at injury fund One on One With Shari Spencer Looking at Japan in 2010 Get an inside look at how Illinois legalized UFC Fighting for MMA Boxer’s treatment costs spur look at injury fund The creation of a fund earmarked for catastrophic injuries to boxers and martial arts fighters is […]
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Rhode Island Legalizes MMA
The State of Rhode Island has passed a bill legalizing the sport of mixed martial arts: PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The House Corporations Committee has passed a bill that would prohibit driving while text-messaging. The bill, which already has passed the Senate, now goes to the full House for a vote. Supporters of the […]
Massachusetts One Step Closer to Legalization
Mike Chiappetta of MMAFanhouse is reporting that the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill supporting the legalization of mixed martial arts on Wednesday. Sanctioned mixed martial arts fights are one short step from becoming legal in Massachusetts after a bill on the sport sailed through the state’s House of Representatives in a 144-10 […]
Anderson Silva Looking to Avoid “UFC Champion” Clause?
Since destroying Forrest Griffin at UFC 101, Anderson Silva is reportedly interested in abandoning his UFC middleweight belt, ostensibly because he desires a greater challenge that only the light heavyweight division can provide. What if that isn’t the only reason? It’s been well documented that Zuffa contracts are laiden with numerous clauses designed to protect the company’s […]