Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer responded to comments made by Joe Rogan after the controversial Nam Phan/Leonard Garcia decision. Kizer does not believe that there is a problem with NSAC officials and indicates that Rogan’s on air criticism was not warranted. After the decision, Rogan aired out his opinion of the judges’ decision: […]
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TUF 12 Finale Fighter Salaries: Maia, Bonnar top earners
The Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed its list of salaries from this past Saturday night’s TUF 12 Finale at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas. Via MMA Junkie: Jonathan Brookins: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) def. Michael Johnson: $8,000 Stephan Bonnar: $62,000 ($31,000 win bonus) def. Igor Pokrajac: $10,000 Demian Maia: $80,000 ($40,000 […]
The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale gate: $380,000
Sonnen suspension cut to 6 months at appeal hearing
As many of you know, UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen reduced his year long suspension to 6 months this past Thursday at his appeal hearing before the California State Athletic Commission. With his attorneys, Sonnen used several defenses claiming that the protocol of the CSAC did not provide a mechanism for him to reveal his reasons for using testosterone. […]
NBA’s Hibbert tries mixed martial arts
Yahoo Sports’ Ball Don’t Lie blog (via AOL Fanhouse) reports on the NBA center Roy Hibbert’s training program in mixed martial arts. The Indiana Pacers Center is one of the leading candidates for Most Improved Player for this season. Hibbert attributes his weight loss and newfound conditioning to MMA. You can see a portion of Hibbert’s […]