It appears that the end of the stay-at-home orders in Nevada will be lifted starting with the UFC event at The Apex on May 30th as the promotion along with Top Rank Boxing have requested removal of restrictions to hold events in the near future. The commission will convene on Wednesday, May 30th. In the […]
Athletic Commission
NAC cancels regular monthly meeting for March
The Nevada Athletic Commission announced that it is cancelling its regularly scheduled monthly meeting for March 25th. In an email sent on Monday afternoon, the commission indicated that due “to the ongoing concern and consideration of the health and safety of the public in regard to the COVID-19 virus,” it would cancel its meeting and […]
Pineda handed 6-month suspension, fine after October drug test failure
PFL fighter Daniel Pineda’s case regarding an October drug test failure came to a resolution without even an appearance by the fighter at the hearing. With his admittance of using a banned substance, a lengthier suspension was reduced to just six months, a fine and restatement once a clean sample was provided. Pineda missed the […]
NAC bans Nicholson 4 years for failed drug test
The Nevada Athletic Commission has suspended Alex Nicholson for 4 years for use of anabolic steroids last Wednesday at its monthly commission hearing. Nicholson did not appear to contest or answer the Complaint filed by the commission. Nicholson participated in a PFL contest on October 31st when he dropped via unanimous decision. Nicholson was paid […]
Three PFL fighters in playoffs fail NAC drug tests
ESPN reports that Glaico Franca, Luis Rafael Laurentino and Ramsey Nijem failed drug tests and could be disciplined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. All 3 participated in the PFL playoffs. Franca and Laurentino tested positive for the banned steroid stnozolol and Nijem tested positive for marijuana. The fighters had their temporary suspensions extended by […]