The California State Athletic Commission has a new Executive Officer and his name is George Dodd. SACRAMENTO – The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has named George Dodd as its new Executive Officer. Dodd, 40, most recently served as program manager for Washington state’s Department of Licensing’s Professional Athletics Division, where he has been […]
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CSAC States Position on Medical Marijuana
The California State Athletic Commission has released its latest positional ruling with regard to how it intends to deal with the use of medical marijuana amongst its licensed fighters: The California State Athletic Commission’s position is that Marijuana is a banned substance pursuant to Rule 303 and that any positive drug test may result in discipline. […]
McCarthy Talks EA MMA, UFC, Judging
Ariel Helwani of MMAFanhouse took some time last weekend to speak with “Big” John McCarthy about being in a video game, not officiating at the last UFC card in California, and the issues with judging in the sport. Payout Perspective: The sport needs its best official now more than ever. The possibility for someone to be seriously […]
Affliction III: Barnett Out, Belfort Possibly Stepping Up
It was revealed Tuesday that Josh Barnett has tested positive for a “performance enhancing substance” and will be unable to compete at Affliction: Trilogy on August 1st in Anaheim, California. The story is still developing – the CSAC expects to release a more comprehensive statement later today and Affliction plans on announcing Fedor’s replacement shortly – […]
KOTC Suspension Lifted
MMAPayout.com has learned that the California State Athletic Commission has released King of the Cage’s promoter’s license from suspension. MMAPayout.com first reported the suspension of ProElite and King of the Cage’s licenses on November 6. At that time CSAC Executive Director Armando Garcia told MMAPayout.com that “the primary reason that Pro Elite/Elite XC’s and King […]