MMA Fighting reports that Nevada’s Athletic Commission’s executive director Bob Bennett has clarified the fine assessed to Conor McGregor from his bottle-throwing incident. He states that the fine is $75,000 and not the $150,000 as previously reported. Despite the fact that the $150,000 number was indicated at an open hearing of the commission, Bennett clarified […]
USADA arbitration rules amended for UFC fighters
The UFC announced changes to its USADA arbitration rules which go into effect on November 1, 2016. The changes include a refund schedule for those that might appeal an arbitration. Thus far, under the current arbitration rules, no athlete has taken their case to arbitration. However, Jon Jones is scheduled to arbitration his positive drug […]
Jones USADA arbitration set for Oct. 31
Jon Jones will be the first UFC fighter to have an arbitration hearing pursuant to the UFC anti-doping policy. His hearing is set for October 31st according to MMA Fighting. Jones’ hearing against USADA will be held in Los Angeles. The hearing is based on his positive drug test which pulled him out of his […]
TUF 24 Episode 7 scores second-highest Live+SD rating of season
The Ultimate Fighter 24 Episode 7 drew 439,000 viewers on FS1 Wednesday night per Sports TV Ratings. It was the second-highest ratings of the season for the show. The episode featured the coach’s challenge which involved golfing this season. It gave a chance for the showcase TopGolf in Las Vegas. In the fight of the show, […]
UFC PR Exec Sholler leaves for NBA job
Dave Sholler, the UFC’s Vice President of Public Relations, Athlete Marketing and Development, is leaving the UFC to take on a role with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. Dana White first broke the news on UFC Tonight and Sholler confirmed his departure on twitter. Sholler worked in PR with the WEC and came over to the […]