It was a big year for Jon Jones. But it could have been worse. Just weeks prior to his return to the Octagon at UFC 197, Jones was arrested for violating his probation (you may recall he accepted a plea deal for his part in a car accident with a pregnant woman). In March, he […]
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16 for 16: No. 10 WSOF legal woes continues
The World Series of Fighting will cap off its year with a show on New Year’s Eve in New York. However, there might be cause for concern for the organization as legal problems persist. 3 new lawsuits were filed in Nevada this year which call into question the financial stability of the company. The lawsuits […]
16 for 16: No. 16 Former Bellator employee sues company, organization sues back
Lesnar agrees to $250K fine and 1 year suspension
Brock Lesnar has agreed to a settlement with the Nevada State Athletic Commission stemming from his failed drug tests post-UFC 200 per Brett Okamoto. The settlement was confirmed at Thursday’s monthly commission meeting. Lesnar will pay $250,000 and serve a 1 year suspension retroactive to July 2016. NAC Lesnar Complaint by JASONCRUZ206 on Scribd NAC […]
Commission to hear Lesnar, Jones and Diaz discipline cases
It appears that settlements have been brokered on behalf of 3 UFC fighters and the Nevada Athletic Commission. MMA Fighting reports that the NAC announced Nate Diaz, Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar are scheduled to appear for hearing on their “proposed adjudication agreements” at the December 15th commission meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones settled […]