Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer responded to comments made by Joe Rogan after the controversial Nam Phan/Leonard Garcia decision. Kizer does not believe that there is a problem with NSAC officials and indicates that Rogan’s on air criticism was not warranted.
After the decision, Rogan aired out his opinion of the judges’ decision:
“You should be able to leave it in the hands of the judges,” Rogan said. “You should be able to just fight. And we should point out that that is the situation because of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. That’s what it is. It has nothing to do with the UFC, and people keep saying the UFC is corrupt. We have no say whatsoever in who judges these fights.
“Keith Kizer has denied that there’s an issue. I think there’s a huge issue, and I think he needs to clean house. There’s a few very good judges surrounded by a bunch of incompetent morons that know absolutely nothing about the sport. And they’ve got to do something about that. Because it’s ruining MMA, and it’s making people think that this sport is corrupt, and it has nothing to do with corruption. It’s sheer, complete, total incompetence.” (h/t MMA Junkie)
In a recent interview, Kizer addressedRogan’s comments. Although shocked by the judges’ decision, Kizer dismisses the argument that he needs to “clean house,” as suggested by Rogan. In his defense, he points out that the UFC continues to use NSAC judges despite the calls for a house cleaning.
In response to Kizer’s comments, Rogan posted a response.
Zach Arnold states that Kizer will lose this PR battle:
This is not a winnable war for Keith Kizer, neither in public nor in private. If the Fertitta family is angry, they have the financial muscle to make a difference. If they’re not happy with the ways things are run in Nevada, they can run shows elsewhere and help other states make money while Nevada is on the sidelines. Don’t think that the local politicians ignore this kind of thing. Commissioners come and go. but UFC and their deep pockets are not going anywhere. If you’re a betting person and had to choose between who’s going to last longer in power, Keith Kizer or the UFC in Nevada, Mr. Kizer’s drawing the short end of that stick.
Payout Perspective:
A tough week for Kizer. Last week, Chael Sonnen suggested that he told Kizer he was taking TRT but Kizer advised he need not disclose the information. Next, he comes under fire by Joe Rogan during a live broadcast for a split decision in favor of Leonard Garcia. In response to Rogan’s on air criticism, Kizer responded in defending the commission.
However, Kizer cannot win this battle. As Arnold points out, Zuffa is major business in Nevada. As we know, Dana White and the Fertittas are tied in politically in the state. They supported Harry Reid this past November. They have the leverage in this situation. I do not believe that the UFC would hold back shows in Nevada because of Kizer, but could make it known of its concern for officiating.
This situation could have been disarmed if Kizer were to have stepped back and reviewed the Phan/Garcia fight, admit that the judges made a mistake (or that the fight was a close call) and ensure that all NSAC officials refresh themselves with the MMA scoring system. Although Rogan’s comments were inflammatory, Kizer could have taken a diplomatic tact in his response as it would be beneficial for him to maintain a working relationship with the UFC.
where else is ufc gonna set up headquarters? maybe they do well in the mid-west somewhere, ohio,ect. that arnold guy is nothing more than a blow hard. the frettattas dont even got money like they used to anymore. those station casinos went belly up or coming close to that. and california would be a great fit but its so expensive to do buisness here it would be bad business.
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FUUFC I am done with this joke of a carnival show, and the corrupt Nevada State Athletic commission after a meager 9 month suspension of Alistair Overroid.
It is time to start writing your CONGRESSMEN, true believers. I asked the real Wizard of Oz and there are no real superheroes in the UFC. Ultimate Fighting Cheaters on roids.
Alistair Overeem aka Overroid just tested 14 times the amount of steroids in a man. This is the final nail in the coffin, and will cost the UFC for years to come.
Rampage Jackson admits to steroid use. Doctor script just a cover up for fighters.
Do not be fooled Junior dos Santos, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, George St. Pierre and other top fighters all probably on steroids and there is one way to tell for sure. Carbon Isotope testing on their fat cells. If they ever used before, the steroids can be found there and should be public. You ever wonder why fighters like Anderson Silva are retiring all of a sudden. Roid rats jumping off the UFC boat due to random testing being done.
Done with MMA, Football, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, Underwater Basket Weaving and any other roided joke of a sport.
List of Steroid Cheaters, some are still with their organizations after a slap on the wrist.ex Chris Leben. If you cheat with steroids you should never be able to fight again, period. So I can take steroids and then cycle off reaping the benefits. I say 7 year moratorium minimum if caught juicing.
JOSH BARNETT (now with strikeforce), TIM SYLVIA, KIMO LEOPOLDO, NATE MARQUARDT, VITOR BELFORT, STEPHAN BONNAR, PAWEL NASTULA, KIT COPE, JOHNNIE MORTON, ROYCE GRACIE, JORGE ORTIZ, PHIL BARONI, SEAN SHERK (still with UFC), HERMES FRANCA, ANTHONY TORRES, BILL MAHOOD, ADAM SMITH, JASON WINTHERS, RUBEN VILLAREAL, DENNIS HALLMAN, ALEXANDER CRISPIM, CARINA DAMM, ALEXANDRE NOGUEIRA, ANTONIO SILVA, EDWIN DEWEES, CHRIS LEBEN (still with UFC), KIRILL SIDELNIKOV, KEN SHAMROCK, JOSH BARNETT, COLE PROVINCE, CHAEL SONNEN (still with UFC), SHANE CARWIN (not caught but federal link to purchase of steroids), Rampage Jackson admitted to steroid replacement by doctor, Thiago Silva urine samples are not consistent with that of human urine (actually used a catheter to put animal urine in his own bladder, moron), Rampage Jackson testosterone replacement therapy excuse to cover up his years of abuse, and Alistair Overoid top of the UFC food chain tested positive for title fight.
Really, you cheat, you get another chance, BS!!!
For everyone who supports steroid use, I don’t know what to say. You are either born a man or not, and compensating by drugs pretty much answers those questions. Everyone can see when most anyone really abuses steroids, and notes records broken, and people dying of cancer early. I hope those that support it take it and die from the stuff so the rest of us can enjoy this rock with a few less losers on it.
Piss tests are not good enough because any cheater can use a catheter and fill his bladder with whatever at any time like Thiago Silva animal urine fiasco. The testing is also not that costly, for blood and urine, so that argument don’t fly with me either. Also sports need to publicly state who was on what whenever they fail a test. Football and baseball keep their information private other than announcing a failed PED. I hear about a steroid user and I boycott and bad mouth, and I will not go to any event until you losers are kicked out for good.
Blood or fat cell testing only. Fat cells can show steroid abuse for many years previous, and a simple subcutaneous sample is all that is needed.
Carbon Isotope testing is cheap and foils Steroid abusers and detects non-human plant based steroid supplement.
A Mass Spectrometer or High Performance Liquid Chromatography assay can also be done. It is time for all steroid abusers to be put out in the public eye for the losers they are. These tests can check for steroids for years of previous abuse.
Dana White just came out and stated he supports TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy), and is just a way of doctors shielding fighters juicing. Shit, Dana Douch Bag White is even bringing back Josh Barnett another confirmed steroid cheater. So you know what Dana really thinks, actions speak louder than words. Wouldn’t all of you athletes who play fair like a chance at fame, fortune, etc. A new fighting organization needs to start steroid free and compete against the UFC cheating organization.
I am tired of all the cheaters and steroids. If a sport cannot do Olympic style blood and urine testing for hgh, steroids, etc, then they are not going to get my money. Look at baseball. Even though the sport is boring and has many problems, steroids killed baseball’s revenue. I see the empty stands and see how cameras try to manipulate seating shots to make it appear there is a full stadium. A real man stands on his own two feet for what he is and struggles to change his weaknesses into strengths, not cheat with steroids. All those mma cheaters are just a bunch of losers, and regardless of the media hype or money thrown they will always look like that in everyone’s eyes, period. Why don’t I give everyone a bat who didn’t take steroids to even the playing field. Americans know their “pro” sports are tainted, and we don’t need to wait for congress to fix you. Everyone speaks of mma like it is a circus rather than a sport because of all the controversy. You are going the same route as fake wrestling or strongman competitions that make no money because of steroid losers. It is cause and effect. Less fans, less attendance at other venues like bars, means less money for all businesses around. Regulate steroids before it destroys your source of income. I know I am not going to any events until you fix this crap.
Boycott all sports in America or anywhere there are steroid cheaters and save your money. Until they feel it in the pocketbook they will look the other way.
Dana White you are a DOUCHE
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