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California State Athletic Commission Walks the Talk in Drug Testing Fighters

Another piece of evidence came Wednesday that the MMA community is getting more serious about forcing illegal drugs out of the sport. The California State Athletic Commission drug-tested nearly every fighter competing at UFC Fight Night 71, scheduled to take place July 15 in San Diego. That’s according to a report published Wednesday night by […]

Another piece of evidence came Wednesday that the MMA community is getting more serious about forcing illegal drugs out of the sport. The California State Athletic Commission drug-tested nearly every fighter competing at UFC Fight Night 71, scheduled to take place July 15 in San Diego. That’s according to a report published Wednesday night by […]

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Nevada State Athletic Commission Issues Testosterone Replacement Therapy Ban

Las Vegas — In a move that will have far-reaching effects throughout the combat sports industry, the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Thursday ruled unanimously to ban therapeutic usage exemptions for testosterone replacement therapy. The ban is immediate and applies both to future applications and fighters who have already received exemptions. The ruling was made during […]

Las Vegas — In a move that will have far-reaching effects throughout the combat sports industry, the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Thursday ruled unanimously to ban therapeutic usage exemptions for testosterone replacement therapy. The ban is immediate and applies both to future applications and fighters who have already received exemptions. The ruling was made during […]

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Nick Diaz Sues Nevada State Athletic Commission over Drug Suspension

Throughout his insanely controversial career, Nick Diaz has continued a UFC bout into a hospital brawl with his opponent after fighting in the UFC. He has started a riot on national television. He has retired from the sport because he didn’t like…

Throughout his insanely controversial career, Nick Diaz has continued a UFC bout into a hospital brawl with his opponent after fighting in the UFC. He has started a riot on national television. He has retired from the sport because he didn’t like the judges’ decision in his most recent fight. So you may be asking […]

Ohio Athletic Commision to Investigate Strikeforce’s Epic Fail: Brandon Saling

The Ohio Athletic Commission announced they will begin an investigation into Brandon Saling, a fighter who stepped in on short notice to fight Roger Bowling at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey. Scott Coker made the announcement at the post-event press conf…

The Ohio Athletic Commission announced they will begin an investigation into Brandon Saling, a fighter who stepped in on short notice to fight Roger Bowling at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey. Scott Coker made the announcement at the post-event press conference. Per MMAJunkie.com: “They’re going to launch a full investigation on Monday,” he said. “So that’s […]

Chael Sonnen: California State Athletic Commission Suspends His Fighting License

That headline is not a typo: ESPN.com’s MMA page is reporting that UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen is suspended from fighting in not one, but two states. Sonnen has had an ongoing issue with the Nevada State Athletic Commission ever since…

That headline is not a typo: ESPN.com’s MMA page is reporting that UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen is suspended from fighting in not one, but two states. Sonnen has had an ongoing issue with the Nevada State Athletic Commission ever since having his fighter’s license suspended for failing a drug test back in September of […]

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Chael Sonnen: California State Athletic Commission Suspends His Fighting License

Chael Sonnen’s Meeting with Nevada State Athletic Commission Did Not Go Well

If Chael Sonnen is going to coach Season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter opposite Michael Bisping, as has been rumored, he will first have to clear up a few items with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.   MMAJunkie.com reports that Sonnen met w…

If Chael Sonnen is going to coach Season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter opposite Michael Bisping, as has been rumored, he will first have to clear up a few items with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.   MMAJunkie.com reports that Sonnen met with NSAC officials a few weeks ago to discuss a variety of subjects. Also […]

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Chael Sonnen’s Meeting with Nevada State Athletic Commission Did Not Go Well