ESPN.com reports that a Nevada state district court judge has reversed and remanded the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s lifetime ban and $70,000 fine issued against Wanderlei Silva last year. Judge Kerry L. Earley determined that while the NSAC had jurisdiction over Silva, the punishment was “arbitrary, capricious and not supported by substantial evidence.” Judge Earley’s […]
Gegard Mousasi signs deal with Bridgestone tires
MMA Junkie reports Gegard Mousasi announced a new sponsorship with Bridgestone tires as a brand ambassador. He wore the brand on his shorts Saturday against Costas Philippou. The Japanese tire manufacturer announced the deal prior to Mousasi’s fight on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 66. He becomes the brand’s first MMA ambassador. Recently, Mousasi has […]
UFC Fight Night 66 attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance and bonuses from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 66 from Pasay, Philippines. The long-awaited company debut in the Philippines drew a sold-out crowd. Jon Delos Reyes, Roldan Sangcha-an, Neil Magny and Jon Tuck earned $50,000 bonuses. Fight of the Night honors went to Reyes and Sangcha-an while Magny and Tuck received […]
NSAC issues stiffer penalties for drug test failures
On Friday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission passed new drug testing measures which include enhanced punishments for test violations. The NSAC hopes that other state regulators follow suit. UPDATED: 4:07pm ET – MMA Junkie has a write-up on today’s hearing. One note is that the commission rulings are not mandatory and punishments will be handled on […]
Report: Buy rates for UFC 185 and UFC 186
The Wrestling Observer (subscription recommended) reports the PPV estimated buy rates for the last two UFC events. UFC 185 drew 275,000 while the much-maligned UFC 186 garnered somewhere between 100,000-125,000 buys. It also updates the estimate for UFC 184. The PPV estimates are based on information obtained from Dave Meltzer. UFC 185 featured two title fights […]