Last week the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 to open for public debate new rules to guarantee an open Internet. With the UFC and WWE online networks, both may have an eye as to what may eventually transpire. Net neutrality is the concept that all Internet content should be treated equally. The issue here is […]
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MMA Bill awaits vote in NY State Assembly…again
MMA Fighting reports that the New York Senate has passed a bill that would legalize MMA in the state. It now faces the task of having it pass the General Assembly, a hurdle that it has failed to accomplish despite several years of heavy lobbying. UFC women’s bantamweight Alexis Davis made the rounds in Albany […]
New study suggests brain injury more prevalent in MMA than boxing
ESPN.com reports on a new study released in the American Journal of Sports Medicine which cites UFC records in concluding that MMA brain injury is more susceptible than that in boxing and other martial arts. The new information is being released in time for the legislative session in Albany, New York where the UFC will […]
Proposed amendment to Connecticut MMA law may hurt promoters
A proposed revision to the existing law legalizing mixed martial arts in the state of Connecticut may inhibit MMA events in the state according to promoters. The current law, which was enacted in 2013, makes MMA promoters liable for health care costs associated with fighters’ long-term injuries. The statement of purpose for the bill states: […]
California follows Nevada in banning TRT
MMA Junkie reports that the California State Athletic Commission has followed the Nevada State Athletic Commission in restricting the use of testosterone-replacement therapy (TRT). At this time, it has instituted a complete ban on TRT. Andy Foster, the California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer issued the following statement on California’s banning TRT. The California State […]