Bloody Elbow reports comments made about UFC’s drug testing policy by former UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre during a recent run-in with the media. GSP expressed disappointment with the company and stated that the UFC was a “monopoly”. MMA Fighting has the comments from GSP (via BE): “This is a relatively new sport. There’s […]
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Healy tests positive for marijuana, stripped of bonuses
The Wrestling Observer (subscription required) reports that UFC fighter Pat Healy has tested positive for marijuana use from testing at UFC 159. As a result, Healy has forfeited his fight night bonuses and win bonus as his contest with Jim Miller has been changed to a no contest. Healy received Fight of the Night and Submission […]
Diaz camp to file Complaint due to issues with Quebec Athletic Commission
MMA Fighting reports that Nick Diaz’s camp is threatening to file a complaint against the Quebec Athletic Commission for its weight allowance and post-fight drug test. First, the Diaz camp contests the Montreal Athletic Commission’s custom of allowing a 0.9 allowance for weigh-ins for a championship match. While a 1 pound allowance is granted in […]
Diaz petition for judicial review of Nevada suspension, fine denied
A Nevada Court has denied Nick Diaz’s request for a judicial review of his drug suspension. Diaz was seeking review of his drug suspension for not disclosing his marijuana use and fine fo $79,500. The order which recites the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law found substantial evidence that Diaz used marijuana, a banned […]
Nick Diaz seeks judicial review of suspension
MMA Fighting reports Nick Diaz and his legal team is seeking judicial review from the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s ruling this past May. Diaz’s appeal hopes to overturn a $79,500 fine and 12 month suspension. The NSAC has 30 days to respond to the appeal by Diaz and Keith Kizer indicated that a response is […]