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, […]
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Sonnen given 2 year ban by commission
MMA Junkie reports that the Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a two-year suspension as at a hearing held on Wednesday. Sonnen must pay any and all doctors’ fees for the random drug tests he failed on May 24th and June 5th. Additionally, it is expected that he will become a precautionary tale for others and […]
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 […]
California follows Nevada in banning TRT
MMA Junkie reports that the California State Athletic Commission has followed the Nevada State Athletic Commission in restricting the use of testosterone-replacement therapy (TRT). At this time, it has instituted a complete ban on TRT. Andy Foster, the California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer issued the following statement on California’s banning TRT. The California State […]
Vitor Belfort out of UFC 173 title bout after NSAC TRT ban
Earlier in the day, the Nevada State Athletic Commission banned therapeutic use exemptions for testosterone treatment therapy (TRT), just a few hours after that announcement was made, UFC teased a big announcement would be aired on FOX Sports Live tonight. Fox Sports Live reported that Vitor Belfort would not be applying for a Nevada license […]