The California State Athletic Commission issued a cease-and-desist order against Robot Entertainment Kombat (REK) after the startup hosted an unsanctioned human-versus-robot cage match in San Francisco.
The Daily Wire reports the crackdown follows a September 18 cage match in which social media influencer Frankie LaPenna fought three remote-controlled robots in front of 100 cheering spectators.
Read Full Article: https://amgreatness.com/2026/10/09/california-athletic-officials-issue-letter-terminating-man-versus-robot-matches/