MMA Junkie reports that Ken Shamrock has agreed to a $2,500 fine in a settlement with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. In addition, his license to fight in Texas is now revoked. The settlement is a part of the post-fight drug test failure by Shamrock from February’s Bellator 149. Shamrock’s pre-fight urine test […]
Professional Fighters Association announces intent to help UFC fighters
The announcement of an association geared toward UFC athletes may be another step to a collective effort for fighters to organize. The Professional Fighters Association (PFA) announced its formation on Thursday. According to a press release put out by the PFA, its goal is to organize fighters “so that they may collectively bargain their terms […]
Benefactors help fund USA Wrestling
The NY Times reports on the big paydays that U.S. Olympic wrestlers might attain if they are able to reach the medal stand in Rio. This is due to wealthy donors supplementing the income of amateur wrestlers. Notably, Jordan Burroughs could earn $500,000 if he strikes gold once again in Rio. Burroughs earned a gold […]
Ward fight draws 742,000 on HBO
Saturday night’s HBO Boxing event featuring Andre Ward drew 742,000 subscribers per Sports TV Ratings. The one-fight telecast served as a warmup for Ward’s showdown with Sergey Kovalev this November. The event drew 356,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 category per Sports TV Ratings. Ward handily defeated his opponent via unanimous decision. Per Sports TV […]
USADA clears bantamweight after positive drug test
UFC bantamweight Ning Guangyou did not receive a sanction for a positive drug test. Guangyou tested positive for trace amounts of clenbuterol but USADA deemed that he ingested it without fault or negligence. According to the USADA report, the positive test is a result of an out-of-competition test back in May. Clenbuterol was found in […]