Ronda Rousey and Henry Cejudo have expressed support of Nick Diaz in light of his 5 year suspension and fine by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Cejudo has made the statement that he will not fight in Nevada due to the commission ruling. According to MMA Fighting, Cejudo sent a letter to the web site […]
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Silva claims sexual performance drug caused drug test failure
MMA Fighting reports that Anderson Silva will claim that “sexual performance” medication was the cause for positive drug tests before and after UFC 183. Silva and his attorneys will put on their defense on Thursday when Silva goes before the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Despite the positive drug tests, Silva claims that he did not […]
With no vote in Assembly, MMA Bill dead in New York
Shlemenko suspended 3 years and fined $10K by CSAC
Alexander Shlemenko was suspended three years and fined $10,000 by the California State Athletic Commission as it is the harshest penalty against an MMA fighter since it began regulating the sport. In addition, Shlemenko’s win against Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 133 has been overturned. The commission voted unanimously by a 7-0 vote in favor of […]
Vote to legalize MMA in NY expected Tuesday
It appears that there will finally be a vote in the New York State Assembly on a bill to legalize mixed martial arts in the state of New York on Tuesday. The legislative session in Albany has extended its session and the MMA bill should be addressed before the legislators close out 2015. According to […]