Thursday, November 10, 2016
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Khabib Nurmagomedov Talks Injured Boxer Abdulsalamov and Athletic Commission
NEW YORK
Turns out UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov grew up with Russian boxer Magomed Abdulsalamov, who suffered brain damage a couple years ago after a bout at Madison Square Garden that saw the New York State Athletic Commission drop the ball in giving him postfight care. Abdulsalamov's plight, and the NYSAC's inaction, are the reason why there's a $1 million brain injury insurance coverage requirement in New York.
Turns out UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov grew up with Russian boxer Magomed Abdulsalamov, who suffered brain damage a couple years ago after a bout at Madison Square Garden that saw the New York State Athletic Commission drop the ball in giving him postfight care. Abdulsalamov's plight, and the NYSAC's inaction, are the reason why there's a $1 million brain injury insurance coverage requirement in New York.
A Look Inside the UFC 205 Media Day Setup
NEW YORK
UFC 205 media day. Where men are men and girls are a welcome relief.
UFC 205 media day. Where men are men and girls are a welcome relief.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Sunday, November 6, 2016
The Definitive UFC 205 in NYC Fight Week Itinerary
Not listed are the afterparties - and there will surely be plenty of them - but I'm an old, boring man who will be seeking the comforts of his bed after a post-UFC 205 press conference that likely won't end until 3am, so whatevs. Also not listed: all the fighter-led seminars at local gyms on Monday, Nov. 14, and there are a few of those.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Thursday, September 1, 2016
It's September 1 - The Following Things Are Now Illegal in New York
NEW YORK
September 1 is upon us, and with it comes the dawn of a new age in New York combative sports. That's right, folks, the legislative bill Governor Andrew Cuomo signed back in April - you remember, the one lifting the 1997 ban on professional MMA bouts - officially takes effect today. So what does that mean?
Obviously, it means there will soon be UFC events at Madison Square Garden (and at the Times Union Center in Albany), as well as WSOFs, ROCs, CFFCs and others making at least one or two appearances in the Empire State. It also means a lot of continued fretting about the new million-dollar brain injury insurance policy requirement, and lamenting by the boxing industry. But perhaps most important, it means there are a bunch of things suddenly made illegal by the new law.
Because I'm all about keeping my beloved New York brethren informed, I've made a list of things that will violate either the law or the brand-spanking new rules and regulations the New York State Athletic Commission voted into existence just yesterday. Do these things at your peril!
Obviously, it means there will soon be UFC events at Madison Square Garden (and at the Times Union Center in Albany), as well as WSOFs, ROCs, CFFCs and others making at least one or two appearances in the Empire State. It also means a lot of continued fretting about the new million-dollar brain injury insurance policy requirement, and lamenting by the boxing industry. But perhaps most important, it means there are a bunch of things suddenly made illegal by the new law.
Because I'm all about keeping my beloved New York brethren informed, I've made a list of things that will violate either the law or the brand-spanking new rules and regulations the New York State Athletic Commission voted into existence just yesterday. Do these things at your peril!
Monday, August 15, 2016
Columbia University Symposium on MMA in New York Tomorrow Night
NEW YORK
We're forging into the great unknown with the new Combative Sports Law lifting the ban on pro MMA and the New York State Athletic Commission in upheaval. What does the future hold? Sure, the UFC and the World Series of Fighting are coming to the Big Apple, but what about the regional-level promotions? And what of the multitude of amateur shows?
These questions - plus plenty more - will be tackled tomorrow night at a symposium at Columbia University. The details are here, but the gist of it is that I'm moderating this discussion, and the panel includes the UFC's hired lobbying gun David Weinraub, former NYSAC executive director David Berlin, and a bunch of other people with keen insight on MMA in New York.
Come on by. Don't be shy.
These questions - plus plenty more - will be tackled tomorrow night at a symposium at Columbia University. The details are here, but the gist of it is that I'm moderating this discussion, and the panel includes the UFC's hired lobbying gun David Weinraub, former NYSAC executive director David Berlin, and a bunch of other people with keen insight on MMA in New York.
Come on by. Don't be shy.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Five Reasons Why You Should Care About Aggressive Combat Championships 15
NEW YORK
Tonight's going to be a busy night in New York City, and a big part of that flurry of activity is because of Aggressive Combat Championships 15, which will take over the Queens Theater in Flushing Meadows Park. Why should you care about this event? Well, I've got five good reasons!
Monday, June 6, 2016
Friday, June 3, 2016
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