Last week the Nevada State Athletic Commission overturned a TKO victory by Trevin Jones due to a positive drug test for marijuana. Jones was suspended 4.5 months and fined $1,800 out of his $12,000 reported purse. Jones’ August 22nd victory over Timur Valiev was changed to a no-contest. In addition, he will have to pay […]
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Texas gets ready to allow spectators back to combat sports events
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is in the process of reopening combat sports events to fans. According to a memo published by the agency, promoters will be able to have fans with a cap of 50% of the listed capacity of the venue. The promoters will have to follow TDLR compliance for COVID-19 […]
NAC issues suspensions, fines to four UFC fighters
The Nevada State Athletic Commission handed out suspensions for four UFC fighters on Thursday. Notably, UFC middleweight Deron Winn was suspended for nine months for testing positive for amphetamines. He was also fined $1,800 and court costs in addition to providing a clean drug test upon return. Winn’s drug test failure comes after his submission […]
NAC extends suspension of 4 UFC fighters
The Nevada Athletic Commission extended suspensions of 4 UFC fighters due to failed in-competition drug tests. Jamahal Hill, Tim Elliott, Luis Pena and Marc-Andre Barriault failed in-competition drug tests from fights at The UFC Apex in Nevada. The fighters were temporarily suspended pending the commission meeting on Wednesday. The athletes will have disciplinary hearings regarding […]
Elliott and Hill face NAC suspensions for marijuana use
UFC athletes Tim Elliott and Jamahal Hill face suspensions after testing positive for marijuana from their fights on May 30th at The Apex in Las Vegas. The two will face the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday to address the issue as they face the possibility of a longer suspension and overturning of their wins from […]