Earlier today, the Nevada State Athletic Commission motioned to ban the practice of issuing therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) for the often questioned testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in the state, which would impact many notable fighters in the UFC. The UFC supported the decision and issued the following statement: “The Ultimate Fighting Championship fully supports the […]
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Kizer steps down from NSAC
Keith Kizer is stepping down as the Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission according to The USA Today. Kizer resigned Friday night with his last day being January 27th. Kizer will return to state attorney general’s office where he was prior to taking the top job at the NSAC. The article paints a […]
Diaz petition for judicial review of Nevada suspension, fine denied
A Nevada Court has denied Nick Diaz’s request for a judicial review of his drug suspension. Diaz was seeking review of his drug suspension for not disclosing his marijuana use and fine fo $79,500. The order which recites the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law found substantial evidence that Diaz used marijuana, a banned […]
Diaz fined, suspended one year by the NSAC
MMA Junkie reports Nick Diaz has been suspended one year retroactive to February 4th per the Nevada State Athletic Commission ruling. In addition, Diaz was fined 30 percent of his UFC 137 fight purse which amounts to $60,000. UPDATE: MMA Fighting reports that the Diaz legal team is considering a judicial review by the state […]
Petersen-Khan fight canceled due to failed drug test
MMA is not the only sport with a drug issue as it was announced on Wednesday that the LaMont Petersen/Amir Khan rematch has been canceled due to Petersen’s failed drug test. The test comes just over a week before the anticipated rematch as Petersen upset Khan in a controversial decision in December. MaxBoxing, ESPN and […]