The official announcement for UFC 197 has been delayed due to monetary demands by headliner Conor McGregor per a report by Brazilian outlet Globo. The event is slated to be McGregor challenging for the lightweight title against Rafael dos Anjos. In addition, another rumored bout includes Holly Holm defending her women’s bantamweight title against Miesha […]
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Report on UFC fighters tested by USADA in 2015
USADA tested 353 fighters as part of the UFC’s anti-doping program in 2015. In the 6 month span, Jose Aldo, Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey were the most-tested fighters with a reported 8 drug tests conducted by USADA. According to a report by MMA Junkie, 156 athletes were tested from July 1, 2015 to the […]
2015: The year in pro wrestling
We leave the last review of 2015 to that of professional wrestling. Let’s do some quick hits before we get to the high spots. New Japan debuted on AXS TV to rave reviews. Mauro Ranallo and Josh Barnett served as the English commentators for the shows. Ranallo recently made the move from New Japan and […]
Proposed settlement in works for Nick Diaz-NAC
MMA Fighting reports that there is a proposed settlement in the works between the Nevada Athletic Commission and Nick Diaz. The agenda posted on the NAC web site lists Diaz for the January 12 meeting. The action item on the NAC’s agenda is a “Hearing on motion for reconsideration and proposed settlement agreement against mixed […]
McGregor named to Rolling Stone “hottest sex symbols” list
Conor McGregor was named to the 25 hottest sex symbols of 2015 by Rolling Stone. The news comes a during the same week that Jose Aldo was named to Forbes’ “30 under 30.” Rolling Stone calls McGregor the “biggest star in mixed martial arts” with apologies to Ronda Rousey. Among those on the list, Stephen […]