Yahoo! Sports first reported that the Nevada Athletic Commission has tested Vitor Belfort. The report indicates that Belfort submitted to both blood and urine samples in Florda where he is training for his February 28th fight with Chris Weidman. It will take two weeks for the results to become known. The news comes shortly after […]
Coker issues statement regarding Bellator 127 drug test failures
As a result of the failed drug tests of 4 of his fighters at Bellator 127, Scott Coker issued a statement addressing what is a PR issue for the Coker administration. Via Bellator press release: I want to make very clear that under new management, Bellator will simply not stand for performance enhancing drugs inside […]
TUF 20 Episode 6: 500,000
The 6th episode of TUF 20 on FS1 which aired this past Wednesday received an average viewership of 500,000 viewers. The episode went up against Game 7 of the World Series on Fox. In the fight of the show, Aisling Daly submitted Angela Magana. Arguably, there was a questionable standup by the ref which negated […]
UFC supports expansion of legalized sports betting
ESPN reports that the UFC, to no surprise, supports the expansion of legalized sports betting in the United States. UFC exec Lawrence Epstein was quoted as saying that legalized sports betting “will enhance the game as opposed to doing anything to hurt it.” Epstein also stated to ESPN about the proposed new law allowing sports […]
Rousey signs deal with Buffalo David Bitton
Ronda Rousey has signed an endorsement deal with jeans brand Buffalo David Bitton. Rousey was interviewed about her Manhattan photo shoot for the brand. The photo shoot features some provocative shots with Rousey and a male model. Rousey’s next fight against Cat Zingano has been moved from December in Vegas to February in Los Angeles. […]