The Boston Globe reports that former Bellator MMA fighter Jordan Parsons was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Parsons, who died after he was struck by a vehicle while as a pedestrian in May of this year is the first known case of an MMA fighter suffering from CTE. Dr. Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist, […]
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GSP’s legal team maintains UFC breached contract
Georges St-Pierre’s legal team has maintained that the former welterweight champ’s contract with the UFC is over due to the company’s breach per an ESPN report. After GSP proclaimed that he was a “free agent” in an interview Monday on The MMA Hour, the UFC rebutted the statement with one of its own stating that […]
UFC states GSP still under contract
Nevada clarifies Conor’s fine
MMA Fighting reports that Nevada’s Athletic Commission’s executive director Bob Bennett has clarified the fine assessed to Conor McGregor from his bottle-throwing incident. He states that the fine is $75,000 and not the $150,000 as previously reported. Despite the fact that the $150,000 number was indicated at an open hearing of the commission, Bennett clarified […]
Jones USADA arbitration set for Oct. 31
Jon Jones will be the first UFC fighter to have an arbitration hearing pursuant to the UFC anti-doping policy. His hearing is set for October 31st according to MMA Fighting. Jones’ hearing against USADA will be held in Los Angeles. The hearing is based on his positive drug test which pulled him out of his […]