Tyson Nam Told By CSAC To Move To 135lbs To Maintain License

Tyson Nam has been told by the California State Athletic Commission to move up in weight to 135lbs following his win over Ode Osbourne on Saturday. After weighing 126lbs at the Friday morning weigh ins, Nam gained 20.2lbs between then and the fight. Th…

Tyson Nam has been told by the California State Athletic Commission to move up in weight to 135lbs following his win over Ode Osbourne on Saturday. After weighing 126lbs at the Friday morning weigh ins, Nam gained 20.2lbs between then and the fight. This is a violation of CSAC’s weight regulations, representing a 16% increase….

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Walt Harris Fails UFC 232 Drug Test, Awaits ‘B’ Sample Results

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Walt Harris has been temporarily suspended by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Harris competed at UFC 232 back in December. He earned a split decision victory over Andrei Arlovski. Harris…

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Walt Harris has been temporarily suspended by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Harris competed at UFC 232 back in December. He earned a split decision victory over Andrei Arlovski. Harris tested positive for LGD4033, which is in the same family as selective androgen receptor modules (SARMs). Harris’ ‘B’ sample will be […]

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CSAC Extends Official Weigh-In Window For UFC 232 Fighters

With the sudden location change for UFC 232, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has made a decision to assist fighters with their weight cuts. UFC 232 was initially scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, due to the controve…

With the sudden location change for UFC 232, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has made a decision to assist fighters with their weight cuts. UFC 232 was initially scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, due to the controversy surrounding Jon Jones’ recent drug test debacle, the fight was moved to California. Now, […]

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Jon Jones Comments On Being Re-Licensed In California

Jon Jones is pleased with the California State Athletic Commission’s (CSAC) ruling on his fighting future in “The Golden State.” Earlier this week, a hearing was held to determine Jones’ status when it comes to fighting in the s…

Jon Jones is pleased with the California State Athletic Commission’s (CSAC) ruling on his fighting future in “The Golden State.” Earlier this week, a hearing was held to determine Jones’ status when it comes to fighting in the state of California. Jones was popped for turinabol in an in-competition UFC 214 drug test. His rematch […]

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CSAC’s Andy Foster Criticizes USADA For Handling Of Jon Jones’ Case

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) Executive Director Andy Foster doesn’t agree with the way the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has handled the Jon Jones case. Jones was popped for turinabol in an in-competition UFC 214 drug test. I…

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) Executive Director Andy Foster doesn’t agree with the way the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has handled the Jon Jones case. Jones was popped for turinabol in an in-competition UFC 214 drug test. It was Jones’ second failed drug test for performance enhancing drugs under the USADA era. Jones had […]

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CSAC Executive Officer Addresses Liddell-Ortiz 3 Criticisms

California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) executive officer Andy Foster has responded to criticisms following Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3. Liddell and Ortiz went one-on-one for a third time this past Saturday night (Nov. 24). It didn’t take …

California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) executive officer Andy Foster has responded to criticisms following Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3. Liddell and Ortiz went one-on-one for a third time this past Saturday night (Nov. 24). It didn’t take long to see that Liddell was significantly slower than even his previous outing back in June 2010. […]

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