From Futurism · Joe Wilkins · · 50s
California Orders Robot Cage Fights to Cease
California government stops human-robot cage fights after cease and desist order.
In brief
California government stops human-robot cage fights after cease and desist order. California State Athletic Commission ordered Robot Entertainment Kombat to stop human-robot cage fights or face misdemeanor charges. Originally reported by Futurism.
California State Athletic Commission
California State Athletic Commission sent Robot Entertainment Kombat a cease and desist order to stop human-robot cage fights.
Robot Entertainment Kombat
Robot Entertainment Kombat hosted the first-ever human-on-robot cage fight in California in mid-September.
Cix Liv
Cix Liv, Robot Entertainment Kombat founder, said, 'We made it boys.'
“We made it boys”
Cease and Desist Order
Organizers must stop hosting or promoting human-robot cage fights or face misdemeanor charges.
Permits Required
The Athletic Commission requires permits for human-robot cage fights under California business code.
Legal Distinction
The Athletic Commission may veto human-robot cage fights without explicitly banning them.
At a glance
California State Athletic Commission ordered Robot Entertainment Kombat to stop human-robot cage fights or face misdemeanor charges.
