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 […]
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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 […]
Aldo threatens to take UFC to court
MMA Fighting reports that a disgruntled Jose Aldo is talking about taking the UFC to court if he is not released from his contract. According to a Combate report, Aldo has talked to a lawyer about his legal possibilities. He has six fights left on his existing contract. Aldo was angered that the company passed […]
Nevada Athletic Commission files complaints against Diaz, McGregor
MMA Junkie has obtained the NSAC complaints against Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor as it relates to the dustup between the two and Diaz’s camp at the UFC 203 pre-fight press conference. As you may recall, the press conference ended abruptly after McGregor showed up late and Diaz left soon thereafter. Verbal exchanges were made […]
Will there be punishment for Diaz, McGregor after UFC 202 press conference?
The water bottle flinging episode which ended the UFC 202 press conference on Wednesday provided some buzz for an event that lacks previous big fights. But, will Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor be punished for their actions. If you have not seen the press conference, McGregor showed up about 30 minutes late to the press […]