Fox Sports has suspended analyst Kenny Florian for plagiarism issues after the former UFC fighter used analysis in a report that was pilfered from a combat sports writer without attribution. Florian has since apologized for the indiscretion but is still being suspended according to multiple outlets. Florian used word for word analysis from Lee Wylie […]
Rousey and Tina Fey to star in movie based on trademarked phrase
Deadline.com reports that Ronda Rousey and Tina Fey will star in a comedy based on the Rousey trademarked phrase, “Do Nothing Bitches.” Universal Pictures acquired the concept in a “high-six figure deal” according to the web site. A brief summary of the film states that Rousey to play a “no-nonsense instructor” at a camp where […]
Concern arises regarding Holm’s newest sponsor
ESPN reports that UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm has signed a deal to endorse Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. The Norcross, Georgia company sells products that are banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Holm appears in an ad for the stimulant DMAA. Dimethylamylamine is a synthetic drug sold as a dietary supplement. It is used to enhance […]
Brandao flagged by USADA for marijuana use
Former TUF winner Diego Brandao has tested positive for marijuana metabolites per the UFC. The results were from a post-fight drug test at UFC 195 where he lost to Brian Ortega via submission. Via UFC.com: The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed Diego Brandao of a potential Anti-Doping Policy […]
Silva issues apology to UFC, released from contract
Wanderlei Silva issued a public apology to the UFC regarding statements he made last year about the UFC “fight fixing.” The UFC released him from his contract according to Silva’s attorney. Silva wrote a public apology on his official Facebook page which retracted the allegations that spurred a lawsuit by the UFC. Last year, Campbell […]