With the news that the Professional Fighters Association is seeking to organize UFC Fighters, it has drawn the concern of long-time organization Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association. According to a Forbes piece on the issues, MMAFA is taking issue with the fact that PFA did not reach out to its organization. MMAFA has been on […]
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Shamrock given $2,500 fine, license revoked for Bellator 149 failed drug test
MMA Junkie reports that Ken Shamrock has agreed to a $2,500 fine in a settlement with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. In addition, his license to fight in Texas is now revoked. The settlement is a part of the post-fight drug test failure by Shamrock from February’s Bellator 149. Shamrock’s pre-fight urine test […]
Professional Fighters Association announces intent to help UFC fighters
The announcement of an association geared toward UFC athletes may be another step to a collective effort for fighters to organize. The Professional Fighters Association (PFA) announced its formation on Thursday. According to a press release put out by the PFA, its goal is to organize fighters “so that they may collectively bargain their terms […]
USADA clears bantamweight after positive drug test
UFC bantamweight Ning Guangyou did not receive a sanction for a positive drug test. Guangyou tested positive for trace amounts of clenbuterol but USADA deemed that he ingested it without fault or negligence. According to the USADA report, the positive test is a result of an out-of-competition test back in May. Clenbuterol was found in […]
UFC Fight Night 92 draw 863,000, Prelims 662,000
UFC Fight Night 92 drew 863,000 viewers Saturday night on FS1 per Sports TV Ratings. The prelims, which preceded the main card on FS1 drew 662,000 viewers. UPDATED: The peak for the main card was 1,023,000 from 10:45-11:00pm ET. This would mean that it viewership peaked pretty early. The main card featured Alex Caceres and […]