After failing a drug test that left him out of UFC 175 and having his say about the NSAC random drug test, Chael Sonnen announced his retirement on Fox Sports 1. In addition, Vitor Belfort will no longer be fighting on the UFC 175 card. Sonnen’s retirement announcement can be seen here. In addition, Belfort […]
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Sonnen speaks about positive drug test
Dana White and Chael Sonnen appeared on America’s Pregame on FS1 on Tuesday to tell its side of the story for Sonnen’s failed drug test which takes him out of UFC 175. Sonnen stated that he would appeal the Nevada State Athletic Commission which is not what was originally reported. As always, Sonnen was a […]
Sponsors missing from Berlin mat
MMA Junkie reports on the logistical error made at UFC Fight Night 41 with the Octagon canvas. It lacked the usual sponsors due to a shipping error which sent the planned mat to Brazil. According to the Junkie article, there was enough time to make adjustments to the canvas in Brazil but not enough for […]
UFC policy now requests background checks for fighters
MMA Junkie reports on the UFC’s new policy of requesting its contracted fighters to sign a release of their personal information for background checks including details related to their medical, educational and criminal history. As pointed out by Stephen Marocco’s piece, the request includes a waiver of “doctor/patient confidentiality” which circumvents HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability […]
UFC 173: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time around we take a look at UFC 173 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada where T.J. Dillashaw pulled off the upset of Bantamweight Champion Renan Barao. Dillashaw upsets Barao Renan Barao was thought of as one of the best pound for pound […]