After a long battle, the New York Assembly voted to legalize professional MMA in the state this past spring. It was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on April 14th. Thus, on September 1st the sport became legal and regulated by the state. Assembly votes shown in this picture. Green is good. pic.twitter.com/FmqX9WWmf9 — […]
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Diaz assessed $50K fine and community service by NSAC
Nate Diaz has settled a complaint filed the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his role in the bottle-throwing incident at the UFC 202 pre-fight press conference. Per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto: Nate Diaz has agreed to pay 2.5% of his $2mil UFC 202 purse for the water throwing, so $50k. Plus 50 hours community service. — […]
Commission to hear Lesnar, Jones and Diaz discipline cases
It appears that settlements have been brokered on behalf of 3 UFC fighters and the Nevada Athletic Commission. MMA Fighting reports that the NAC announced Nate Diaz, Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar are scheduled to appear for hearing on their “proposed adjudication agreements” at the December 15th commission meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones settled […]
Jon Jones settles with NAC
MMA Fighting reports that Jon Jones has reached a settlement with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and will serve a one year suspension. Jones will be able to return this summer to the UFC octagon. Jones avoids a hearing before the NAC which could have added on to a USADA suspension handed down to him […]
McGregor files Petition for Review of NSAC fine
Conor McGregor has filed a Petition for Judicial Review in Clark County, Nevada for his fine levied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his water-bottle throwing incident this past August. Per MMA Junkie, McGregor filed the Petition for Judicial Review on November 18, 2016 per Clark County Court Records. McGregor is represented by Jennifer […]