About the Journal

Fight Medicine is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the safety, health and long-term survival of combat sports athletes. It publishes original research, reviews, case reports, operational protocols and policy analysis on ringside and event medicine, athlete mental health, and the long-term neurological health of fighters, including traumatic brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Contributions are welcomed from physicians, allied health professionals, researchers, referees and regulators.

The journal is published by Sears Publishing Company. Manuscripts undergo double-anonymous peer review. The journal adheres to the ICMJE Recommendations and the COPE Core Practices. All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence; authors retain copyright and no fees are charged. The journal is a member of Crossref through its publisher; every article receives a Crossref DOI, participates in Crossmark, and is preserved in the PKP Preservation Network.

Sections

Athlete Mental Health and Neurobehavioral Welfare (3,000 to 5,000 words)
Original Clinical and Biomechanical Research (3,500 to 5,000 words)
Operational Fight Medicine and Trauma Protocols (2,500 to 4,000 words)
The Third Man: Referee Perspectives (1,500 to 3,000 words)
Commission Policy and Code Comparisons (2,000 to 4,500 words)
Clinical Ring Events and Case Reports (1,200 to 2,000 words)
Editorials (commissioned)