MMA Fighting reports that Jon Jones has reached a settlement with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and will serve a one year suspension. Jones will be able to return this summer to the UFC octagon. Jones avoids a hearing before the NAC which could have added on to a USADA suspension handed down to him […]
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McGregor files Petition for Review of NSAC fine
Conor McGregor has filed a Petition for Judicial Review in Clark County, Nevada for his fine levied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his water-bottle throwing incident this past August. Per MMA Junkie, McGregor filed the Petition for Judicial Review on November 18, 2016 per Clark County Court Records. McGregor is represented by Jennifer […]
Watch the Congressional subcommittee hearing on MMA Thursday
A congressional hearing on Mixed Martial Arts will take place on Thursday, December 8th at 10:30am. They are running late but you can view it here. Four witnesses have been invited to testify today including Randy Couture and the UFC’s Jeff Novitsky. Novitsky’s testimony is available here. Notably, Couture was the only witness not to […]
Ronda Rousey in new Pantene marketing campaign
Ronda Rousey will be a part of a new marketing campaign with Procter & Gamble’s Pantene brand. The campaign is a play on Pantene’s “Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful” campaign in the 1980s. In the television ad, Rousey states, “Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Strong.” Partnering w/ @Pantene to show how beautiful strong women […]
Emmanuel and Whitesell No. 4 on SBJ’s Most Influential in Sports Business for 2016
WME-IMG’s Ari Emmanuel and Patrick Whitesell have made Sports Business Journal’s Most Influential People in Sports Business for 2016. Emmanuel and Whitesell are key members of the new ownership group for the UFC. SBJ noted the ascension of these two (last year they were No. 12 on the list) but noted the following in choosing […]