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One question stirred emotions at UFC 246 Press Conference

January 16, 2020 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The first press conference for Conor McGregor after his tumultuous time away from the UFC was tame for his standards.  Yet, the one question that may have reminded all that his legal troubles cannot be shouted down by fight fans are the accusations of sexual assault. Even with the UFC isolating the harmful questions to […]

Filed Under: Featured, legal, opinion and analysis, Public Relations, UFC

Does the location of Ruiz, Jr.-Joshua 2 matter?

December 6, 2019 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The big boxing event on Saturday featuring the rematch between Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua is taking place in Saudi Arabia.  The location is curious, if not for the fact that we realize that money takes precedence over everything. The WWE has done well in holding events in Saudi Arabia.  Its two events in 2019 […]

Filed Under: boxing, DAZN, Featured, opinion and analysis

These legends will not fade away

May 14, 2019 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The two legends of MMA are nearing the end of their run and it seems as though that they are wearing out the tread on their status as legends in the sport.  Sure, history tends to be kind the farther from the present we get and when we look back 20 years from now on […]

Filed Under: Featured, opinion and analysis

Media were requested not to ask about Greg Hardy during media day

December 5, 2018 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The UFC held media day for UFC 231 this Saturday in Toronto.  But one of the hot topics on everyone’s mind was the announcement that former NFL player Greg Hardy would make his debut on UFC’s first ESPN card in January.  This is the same card that Rachael Ostovich would be on. For those not […]

Filed Under: Featured, opinion and analysis, UFC

He says he’s not, but should Anderson Silva sue USADA?

July 25, 2018 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

On Ariel Helwani’s show this past Monday, Anderson Silva stated that he would not take legal action after USADA determined that his failed drug test came from a compounding pharmacy.  But, a legal action could facilitate a change to the current UFC Anti-Doping Policy. The former middleweight champ said he has lost 4 sponsors as […]

Filed Under: Drug Testing, Featured, Flagged by USADA, legal, opinion and analysis, UFC, USADA

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