MMA Junkie reports that the Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a two-year suspension as at a hearing held on Wednesday. Sonnen must pay any and all doctors’ fees for the random drug tests he failed on May 24th and June 5th. Additionally, it is expected that he will become a precautionary tale for others and […]
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Lawal, Lashley and Kongo added to 9/5 Bellator card
MMA Junkie reports that King Mo Lawal, Cheick Kongo and Bobby Lashley have been added to Bellator 123 which takes place on September 5th in Connecticut. Lashley is a pro wrestler with TNA Wrestling and is currently its Heavyweight champion. In addition to his pro wrestling experience, Lashley has competed in MMA. The move attempts […]
Sonnen must answer to NSAC on July 23rd states Nevada AG
MMA Junkie reports that despite admitting guilt for testing positive for banned substances, the Nevada Attorney General is still requesting that Chael Sonnen appear before the NSAC to answer for failing the drug tests. The Nevada Deputy Attorney General advised Junkie that Sonnen must personally appear before the commission and testify under oath. “He [Sonnen] […]
TUF 19 Episode 12: 586,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned that the season finale of TUF last Wednesday received 586,000 viewers which was the third highest in the season. Overall, the season average was 477,000 viewers. Payout Perspective: We will be trying to obtain the DVR number to round out the graph. Unfortunately for UFC fans, this was one of the […]
Edgar and Penn top TUF 19 Finale salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for Sunday night’s TUF 19 Finale which was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The TUF 19 coaches were the top earners for the night. Via MMA Junkie: Frankie Edgar: $260,000 (includes $130,000 bonus) def. B.J. Penn: $150,000 Corey Anderson: $16,000 (includes $8,000 bonus) def. Matt […]