Gervonta Davis should have lost on Saturday night against Lamont Roach when he decided to take a knee when he had something in his eye in the 9th round of his title fight. Despite the referee starting and then stopping a count, no knockdown was declared. Davis retained his title via majority draw. ESPN reports […]
Athletic Commission
Powerslap approved in California
Dana White sent a message by social media that the California State Athletic Commission has unanimously approved the regulation of power slap. A meeting was held on Saturday to discuss the regulation of the newfound sport of Dana White. California State Athletic Commission executive officer Andy Foster endorsed Power Slap. He indicated in documents obtained […]
Commission to discuss Anderson Silva prior to Paul fight
Steve Marroccco of MMA Fighting first reported that the Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission is meeting on Thursday night regarding Anderson Silva. The meeting relates to an interview he gave in which he stated he was knocked out twice during sparring in leadup to his fight with Jake Paul. The AZ Boxing & MMA Commission […]
Arizona Commission no longer discloses fight purses
The Arizona Gaming Division no longer discloses fight purses per the commission and confirmed by MMA Junkie’s Nolan King. Add Arizona to the list of states no longer publicly releasing fighter pay, per commission spokesperson. “The Boxing & MMA Division no longer retains purse information/payouts from events in the state. I would suggest reaching out […]
Lee suspended by NAC for Adderall
UFC welterweight Kevin Lee was suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission after testing positive for Adderall which is a banned substance that he used to treat ADHD. The suspension will relate back to his August 28th loss to Daniel Rodriguez. Lee could have applied for a Therapeutic-Use Exemption (“TUE”) but decided not to because he […]
