Erik Magraken
@erikmagraken.bsky.social
Canada's favourite ambulance chaser
Combat Sports regulatory lawyer
MMA/Kickboxing Judge
Author http://CombatSportsLaw.com
https://bc-injury-law.com/
Combat Sports regulatory lawyer
MMA/Kickboxing Judge
Author http://CombatSportsLaw.com
https://bc-injury-law.com/
Reposted by Erik Magraken
Wonderful conversation on #clawbies2025 with @jordanfurlong.com and @parallaxinfo.bsky.social. Shout-outs for some of the early legal blogging crew... @privacylawyer.ca @mgeist.bsky.social @denniskennedy.bsky.social @erikmagraken.bsky.social @conniecrosby.bsky.social
[email protected], @steveamatthews.bsky.social, and I spoke about the #clawbies2025 awards and the state of open legal publishing for one of @cba-news.bsky.social's Legal Futures Fireside Chats: www.cbapd.org/details_en.a....
(the video is free for CBA members and $25 for others)
(the video is free for CBA members and $25 for others)
The Canadian Bar Association : Amplifying Canadian Legal Voices: Examining the Role of the Annual Clawbie Awards (Recording)
Last year, it was predicted that 2025 would be “The Year of the Truth-Teller.” But for legal bloggers, what does that really mean for the profession and the clients it serves? Why do the Clawbies matter, and how do they help shape the conversation around legal issues in Canada?
www.cbapd.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Wonderful conversation on #clawbies2025 with @jordanfurlong.com and @parallaxinfo.bsky.social. Shout-outs for some of the early legal blogging crew... @privacylawyer.ca @mgeist.bsky.social @denniskennedy.bsky.social @erikmagraken.bsky.social @conniecrosby.bsky.social
Bob Arum’s letter opposing the Ali Destruction Act.
Worth a read. He hits the nail on the head.
Worth a read. He hits the nail on the head.
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Bob Arum’s letter opposing the Ali Destruction Act.
Worth a read. He hits the nail on the head.
Worth a read. He hits the nail on the head.
Solid Friday noon rolls.
Why train 5 days a week when you can squeeze in a sixth lol.
Why train 5 days a week when you can squeeze in a sixth lol.
December 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Solid Friday noon rolls.
Why train 5 days a week when you can squeeze in a sixth lol.
Why train 5 days a week when you can squeeze in a sixth lol.
Prediction -
If/when the Ali Destruction Act passes Mike Tyson will be paid handsome appearance fees to TKO events to try and legitimize the TKO/Ring belts and marginalize all other titles.
If/when the Ali Destruction Act passes Mike Tyson will be paid handsome appearance fees to TKO events to try and legitimize the TKO/Ring belts and marginalize all other titles.
December 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Prediction -
If/when the Ali Destruction Act passes Mike Tyson will be paid handsome appearance fees to TKO events to try and legitimize the TKO/Ring belts and marginalize all other titles.
If/when the Ali Destruction Act passes Mike Tyson will be paid handsome appearance fees to TKO events to try and legitimize the TKO/Ring belts and marginalize all other titles.
The woodpecker is back
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The woodpecker is back
lol.
Ok Scammy McScammerson
Ok Scammy McScammerson
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
lol.
Ok Scammy McScammerson
Ok Scammy McScammerson
Today’s sunrise
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today’s sunrise
Bird pic of the day. Looks like a stealth bomber in flight
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Bird pic of the day. Looks like a stealth bomber in flight
Awesome! CBK Royal Oak the latest gym to put up our Concussion and CTE posters!
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Awesome! CBK Royal Oak the latest gym to put up our Concussion and CTE posters!
The lad hitting his first Kovacs.
To a standing ovation from the entire gym.
Cool moment. Volume on.
To a standing ovation from the entire gym.
Cool moment. Volume on.
November 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The lad hitting his first Kovacs.
To a standing ovation from the entire gym.
Cool moment. Volume on.
To a standing ovation from the entire gym.
Cool moment. Volume on.
Study – Knees to Head of Grounded Fighters in MMA “Rarely The Decisive Factor in Fight Outcomes”
combatsportslaw.com/2025/11/14/s...
combatsportslaw.com/2025/11/14/s...
Study – Knees to Head of Grounded Fighters in MMA “Rarely The Decisive Factor in Fight Outcomes”
The biggest health dangers in combative sports are brain trauma from KO’s and TKO stoppages involving brain rattling. Concussions and CTE are to be taken seriously. So bouts allowing knees to…
combatsportslaw.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Study – Knees to Head of Grounded Fighters in MMA “Rarely The Decisive Factor in Fight Outcomes”
combatsportslaw.com/2025/11/14/s...
combatsportslaw.com/2025/11/14/s...
Reposted by Erik Magraken
Interesting study.
Ringside doctors find knees to head of grounded opponents in MMA are not particularly troubling.
Ringside doctors find knees to head of grounded opponents in MMA are not particularly troubling.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Interesting study.
Ringside doctors find knees to head of grounded opponents in MMA are not particularly troubling.
Ringside doctors find knees to head of grounded opponents in MMA are not particularly troubling.
Interesting study.
Ringside doctors find knees to head of grounded opponents in MMA are not particularly troubling.
Ringside doctors find knees to head of grounded opponents in MMA are not particularly troubling.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Interesting study.
Ringside doctors find knees to head of grounded opponents in MMA are not particularly troubling.
Ringside doctors find knees to head of grounded opponents in MMA are not particularly troubling.
From the latest journal of combat sports medicine.
Jurisdictions where doctors can and cannot stop fights.
Jurisdictions where doctors can and cannot stop fights.
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
From the latest journal of combat sports medicine.
Jurisdictions where doctors can and cannot stop fights.
Jurisdictions where doctors can and cannot stop fights.
Great documentary just came out on brain health in combat sports
(Even a short cameo by me!)
If you’re a fighter or have loved ones who is this is worth a watch. Smart people giving sensible advice.
youtu.be/UX_Dq21KHnU?...
(Even a short cameo by me!)
If you’re a fighter or have loved ones who is this is worth a watch. Smart people giving sensible advice.
youtu.be/UX_Dq21KHnU?...
Maximizing Brain Health in MMA & Muay Thai Kickboxing (Documentary)
YouTube video by Ray Hui - Martial Arts Documentaries
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Great documentary just came out on brain health in combat sports
(Even a short cameo by me!)
If you’re a fighter or have loved ones who is this is worth a watch. Smart people giving sensible advice.
youtu.be/UX_Dq21KHnU?...
(Even a short cameo by me!)
If you’re a fighter or have loved ones who is this is worth a watch. Smart people giving sensible advice.
youtu.be/UX_Dq21KHnU?...
In the ongoing UFC antitrust lawsuits
Fighters arguing UFC is not complying with discovery obligations or worse destroying evidence
Fighters arguing UFC is not complying with discovery obligations or worse destroying evidence
November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In the ongoing UFC antitrust lawsuits
Fighters arguing UFC is not complying with discovery obligations or worse destroying evidence
Fighters arguing UFC is not complying with discovery obligations or worse destroying evidence
Better than a cure for CTE!
November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Better than a cure for CTE!
Today’s sunrise bird
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Today’s sunrise bird
This big ol dude running by my office
November 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This big ol dude running by my office
Study - Combat Sports athletes with more time between weigh ins and competition cut more weight and use more extreme weight cut methods.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A comparison of rapid weight loss practices within combat sport athletes subjected to <24 hour vs ≥24 hour competition weigh-ins
This study aimed to compare the rapid weight loss (RWL) practices of combat athletes (n = 35, male n = 30, female n = 5) from Great Britain subjected …
www.sciencedirect.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Study - Combat Sports athletes with more time between weigh ins and competition cut more weight and use more extreme weight cut methods.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This week the documentary
Maximizing Brain Health in Combat Sports is releasing.
Proud to have played a small part in it.
Keep an eye out. It’s a worthwhile watch.
Maximizing Brain Health in Combat Sports is releasing.
Proud to have played a small part in it.
Keep an eye out. It’s a worthwhile watch.
November 3, 2025 at 3:33 AM
This week the documentary
Maximizing Brain Health in Combat Sports is releasing.
Proud to have played a small part in it.
Keep an eye out. It’s a worthwhile watch.
Maximizing Brain Health in Combat Sports is releasing.
Proud to have played a small part in it.
Keep an eye out. It’s a worthwhile watch.
Ok.
Blue Jays.
Let’s. Play. Ball!
Blue Jays.
Let’s. Play. Ball!
November 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Ok.
Blue Jays.
Let’s. Play. Ball!
Blue Jays.
Let’s. Play. Ball!
Ontario allows a combat sports contest to be appealed in the below circumstance. More generous than most jurisdictions.
“the referee has committed a plain error and a failure to overturn the decision would result in a manifest injustice.”
“the referee has committed a plain error and a failure to overturn the decision would result in a manifest injustice.”
October 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Ontario allows a combat sports contest to be appealed in the below circumstance. More generous than most jurisdictions.
“the referee has committed a plain error and a failure to overturn the decision would result in a manifest injustice.”
“the referee has committed a plain error and a failure to overturn the decision would result in a manifest injustice.”
Victoria looking good today!
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Victoria looking good today!