The UFC 229 press conference took all the headlines on Thursday but what went under the radar was the California State Athletic Commission giving Jon Jones 3 months community service as a result of his drug test failure last July. USADA doled out a 15-month suspension to Jones on Wednesday after his second arbitration under […]
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Joe Silva explains UFC matchmaking in deposition excerpts
After a little bit away, MMA Payout takes a look at some of the depositions taken place in light of the Zuffa Antitrust lawsuit. The depositions were attached to the motion papers in support of Zuffa’s Motion for Summary Judgment. Joe Silva, former matchmaker for the UFC, was deposed regarding his role with the company. […]
State appeals court overturns $8.5 million judgment against Canelo
A state appeal court in Miami has overturned a trial court ruling which found in favor of Canelo Alvarez’s former manager and ordered the boxer pay $8.5 million. The Florida District Court of Appeals for Miami-Dade County set aside the judgment. The appellate court decision filed two days prior to Alvarez’s big showdown against Gennady […]
Chiesa sues McGregor, Barclay’s over UFC 223 bus attack
TMZ reports that Michael Chiesa has filed a lawsuit against Conor McGregor for injuries he sustained in April when McGregor hurled a dolly at the bus that the lightweight was on. Chiesa was injured as a result and was pulled from his fight against Anthony Pettis at UFC 223. The lawsuit, filed in state court […]
Nick Diaz cleared of criminal charges of domestic violence
The Las Vegas District Attorney declined to pursue domestic assault charges against Nick Diaz. The charges result from a May 2018 altercation with a woman claiming to be his girlfriend. The state did not move forward and the case was dismissed with prejudice by Las Vegas Justice Court judge Amy Chelini. There were conflicts with […]