UFC athletes Tim Elliott and Jamahal Hill face suspensions after testing positive for marijuana from their fights on May 30th at The Apex in Las Vegas. The two will face the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday to address the issue as they face the possibility of a longer suspension and overturning of their wins from […]
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White states that fighters that had last minute scratches would not receive show money
There were two fights that did not happen Saturday night at UFC on ESPN +31 due to health issues. When asked during the post-fight press conference, White stated that those fighters that made weight would be paid “some” money but not the show money that they were contracted to receive in the bout agreements. Via […]
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The Legal Submission Episode 7: Gil versus USADA
This episode of The Legal Submission I discuss this week’s arbitrator ruling for Gilbert Melendez. The arbitrator believed that the policy reasons behind the UFC Anti-Doping Policy superseded the mistake in not letting Melendez know that he had been released by the organization. Dilletaunt · The Legal Submission Episode 7
Khabib-Justin set for showdown October 24th
Dana White told CNN that this October 24th Khabib Nurmogomedov faces Justin Gaethje for his lightweight title at a yet-to-be determined venue. Nurmogomedov, mourning the death of his father who passed from complications related to COVID-19, will return against the interim title holder. Gaethje defeated Tony Ferguson this past May at UFC 249 to earn […]