Despite threats from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, it appears that Chael Sonnen will participate at this Saturday’s Metamoris event in Los Angeles. Sonnnen’s legal representatives believe that he has a case that the NSAC penalty assessed in July does not apply to this event. According to MMA Junkie, Sonnen’s lawyer in this matter has […]
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UFC cites Code of Conduct for potential penalty for Monday fight
The Monday melee between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier may have ramifications for both from the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the UFC. The UFC indicated that it is looking into the incident and citing it as a violation of the UFC’s code of conduct. “We expect more from our athletes, especially these two gentlemen, […]
NSAC will review video before determining action in Jones-DC melee
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has not ruled on whether there will be any repercussions following today’s brawl during a promotional square off for UFC 178 between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. The fisticuffs (click the link) between the two main event fighters on September 27th occurred during the standard face to face between fighters. […]
NSAC threatens Sonnen participation at Metamoris
MMA Junkie reports that the Nevada State Athletic Commission may attempt to block Chael Sonnen’s appearance at this Saturday’s Metamoris grappling event in Los Angeles. The Commission believes his participating is in violation of the suspension that was handed out last month. Junkie identified a source “close to the commission” that stated the commission sent a […]
New York and Zuffa file Summary Judgment Motions in lawsuit
The state of New York and Zuffa filed Motions for Summary Judgment in the ongoing lawsuit which seemingly has no end. The filings, which were filed Thursday of last week, each hope to bring a resolution to the lawsuit filed by Zuffa in November 2011. As most know that have been following this legal fight, […]