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Tito Ortiz’s Win Over Alberto El Patron Changed To No Decision

Ortiz PatronTito Ortiz’s submission win over Alberto El Patron has been changed to a no decision. The pair competed in the headliner of the Combate Americas 51 event in Hidalgo, Texas back in December. Ortiz quickly took the former WWE star down and dominated en route to a first-round submission victory via rear-naked choke. It put […]

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Tito Ortiz’s submission win over Alberto El Patron has been changed to a no decision.

The pair competed in the headliner of the Combate Americas 51 event in Hidalgo, Texas back in December. Ortiz quickly took the former WWE star down and dominated en route to a first-round submission victory via rear-naked choke.

It put the former UFC light heavyweight champion at 21 career wins as well as a three-fight winning streak.

However, that isn’t the case as per the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) which oversaw the event. According to the official results paperwork filed by them (obtained by MMA Junkie), the result is now a no decision.

There is no reason stated as of now why that is the case. However, according to a TDLR official, there is an investigation going on.

“The results of the fight were changed pending further investigation,” a TDLR official told MMA Junkie.

It is certainly possible that something went amiss on Ortiz’s side such as a failed drug test. However, if there is no wrongdoing, “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” will likely get his win back.

We’ll just have to wait and find out.

What do you think is the reason for Ortiz’s win being overturned to a no decision?

Elias Theodorou Granted Exemption For Medical Cannabis

TheodorouElias Theodorou has become the first mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter to be granted a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for medical cannabis. The former UFC middleweight has been a big advocate of medical cannabis and was previously seeking the exemption while with competing in the UFC only to be denied by the United States Anti-Doping […]

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Elias Theodorou has become the first mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter to be granted a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for medical cannabis.

The former UFC middleweight has been a big advocate of medical cannabis and was previously seeking the exemption while with competing in the UFC only to be denied by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

However, per a statement from his management group Paradigm, Theodorou has now been granted an exemption by the British Columbia Athletic Commission.

“I am grateful both as a patient and an athlete for the approval of my medical cannabis TUE by the BC Athletic Commission, recognizing my fundamental Canadian right to medicate as prescribed by my medical doctor,” Theodorou said in the statement (via MMA Fighting). “I remain committed to fighting the negative stigma of medical cannabis, not only for myself but for all athletes.”

The TUE allows Theodorou “to continue his doctor-prescribed use of medicinal cannabis and protects him from penalty if he tests above the previous threshold for in-competition use. He will follow the guidelines provided by the athletic commission regarding fight-week medical use.”

Theodorou was released from the UFC following a drab performance against Derek Brunson. He has since competed at a PFC show in Windsor, Ontario, where he defeated fellow ex-UFC fighter Hernani Perpetuo via third-round TKO in December.

What do you make of Theodorou being granted the exemption?

Study Raises Concerns Over Weight Cutting In MMA

UFC Moscow Weigh-In ResultsResearch from Dublin City University (DCU) has raised concerns over the practice of weight cutting in mixed martial arts (MMA) among other combat sports. Weight cutting has been a major topic in the sport with many calls for it to be abolished altogether after seeing fighters regularly drain themselves to make their division’s respective limits. […]

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Research from Dublin City University (DCU) has raised concerns over the practice of weight cutting in mixed martial arts (MMA) among other combat sports.

Weight cutting has been a major topic in the sport with many calls for it to be abolished altogether after seeing fighters regularly drain themselves to make their division’s respective limits.

And the research from DCU — led by Dr Brendan Egan, David Nolan and John Connor from the School of Health and Human Performance — issued concerns over the practice being influenced by coaches and fellow athletes rather than medical and health professionals such as dietitians.

Egan added that there is scope to improve the quality of information provided to athletes who undergo rapid weight loss practices:

“Rapid weight loss practices have been around for a long time in these sports, and as long as there are weight categories, athletes will look to gain a competitive advantage using these practices,” Egan said. “It is important to understand which methods are being used, and how widely they are being used, and in turn understand which individuals are most influential in providing information to athletes about these practices.

“Clearly there is scope to improve the quality of information provided to athletes across a range of sports, but there is also a lot more research needed on the effectiveness and safety of the methods presently being used.”

That’s not to say all MMA fighters don’t use medical professionals to help with weight cutting. After all, Jose Aldo used the help of a nutritionist to help make the seemingly unlikely cut to 135 late last year.

However, it would certainly help if more fighters used medical and health professionals as guides rather than their peers.

What do you think of the concerns from the research?

Kansas Experimenting With Open Scoring In MMA

MMA UFCIn what is fitting timing, the Kansas Athletic Commission (KAC) will be experimenting with real-time open scoring in mixed martial arts (MMA) fights. As per ESPN, the KAC will offer that option to MMA promoters starting March 1 which would see fighters, their corners, the broadcast team and fans know the scores of the judges […]

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In what is fitting timing, the Kansas Athletic Commission (KAC) will be experimenting with real-time open scoring in mixed martial arts (MMA) fights.

As per ESPN, the KAC will offer that option to MMA promoters starting March 1 which would see fighters, their corners, the broadcast team and fans know the scores of the judges after each round. Currently, the system in place is such that the scores are only revealed after the fight is completed.

Invicta FC will be the first MMA promotion to make use of it for its March 6 card in Kansas City. However, the use of real-time open scoring is flexible. For example, it can be used for only certain fights, all fights or doesn’t have to be used at all.

“If we can help in some way to push the sport forward in a positive direction, that’s what we’re about — we’ll try,” Invicta promoter Shannon Knapp told ESPN.

The move comes following the recent judging controversies at UFC 247 this past weekend in Houston, Texas. Dominick Reyes, who competed in the main event and believed he won the fight convincingly only to lose via unanimous decision, recently told Ariel Helwani that he would be open to a real-time scoring system.

“In all honesty, I would,” Reyes said. “Yeah. Just yes.”

Many others have also called for an overhaul to the current system such as former featherweight champion Max Holloway who welcomed the KAC’s new initiative.

“I come from outside of the combat sports world,” Kansas boxing commissioner Adam Roorbach said. “But I’ve been a sports fan my whole life. It always mystifies me why the fighters and fans don’t know what the score is until the end. No one has ever given me a good explanation as to why.”

Of course, most UFC events don’t take place in Kansas, but rather Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett told ESPN he wasn’t open to the idea as it could affect fighter performance.

“I can assure you that the Nevada State Athletic Commission is flexible, adaptable and open to new ideas,” Bennett said. “But this is not something that you just change overnight. This is something you sit down and methodically and logically talk about. Does this idea have in mind the health and safety of fighters and best interests of the sport?”

Maybe if open scoring is received well in Kansas MMA events, it could be something we potentially see being used throughout the sport.

Do you like the idea?

Kayla Harrison Believes She’s Highest-Paid MMA Female Fighter

Most would assume the highest-paid female fighter in mixed martial arts would either be Amanda Nunes or Cris Cyborg. However, PFL’s Kayla Harrison believes it’s probably her. Harrison meets Larissa Pacheco in the women’s lightweight final at the PFL Finals on December 31 where she has a chance at not only beating Pacheco again, but […]

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Most would assume the highest-paid female fighter in mixed martial arts would either be Amanda Nunes or Cris Cyborg. However, PFL’s Kayla Harrison believes it’s probably her.

Harrison meets Larissa Pacheco in the women’s lightweight final at the PFL Finals on December 31 where she has a chance at not only beating Pacheco again, but also earning a grand $1 million prize.

Most fighters don’t even sniff six figures in mixed martial arts but even without the $1 million prize, Harrison has been taken care of by PFL — especially financially:

“They take such good care of me. I’m probably the highest-paid female fighter in MMA right now,” Harrison told MMA Fighting. “I just can’t believe it’s my life sometimes. It’s a no brainer for me. I get to fight for a company that I believe in. My destiny is in my hands. I’m getting paid a ridiculous amount of money and I still get to grow as a fighter.

“It’s really good for the sport. It’s good to have competition. It’s healthy to have growth. My life could not have worked out better.”

Harrison particularly finds it humbling that she is one of the highest-earners in a sport that was and still is male-dominated.

It’s humbling,” Harrison added. “I believe that this is still a male-dominated sport but the fact that women can make more or the same as male fighters it’s awesome. It’s really good for MMA. It’s really good for the female empowerment movement.

“I couldn’t be happier with where I’m at, the company I’m with and what I’m doing. I’m excited.”

There are no reported figures about Harrison’s PFL contract but it should serve as a reminder that fighters can easily make money outside the UFC as well.

What do you think of Harrison’s claim of being the highest-paid female fighter in MMA today?

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Badr Hari Drops Rico Verhoeven Twice But Suffers Another Injury TKO (Video)

The rematch everybody was waiting for delivered for the most part until history repeated itself. Badr Hari challenged Rico Verhoeven for the GLORY heavyweight title at GLORY Collision 2 on Saturday. The pair fought back in December 2016 only for Hari to lose after suffering an arm injury. This time, Hari was focused and looking […]

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The rematch everybody was waiting for delivered for the most part until history repeated itself. Badr Hari challenged Rico Verhoeven for the GLORY heavyweight title at GLORY Collision 2 on Saturday.

The pair fought back in December 2016 only for Hari to lose after suffering an arm injury. This time, Hari was focused and looking to end their unfinished business. He certainly had the upper hand as he not only dropped Verhoeven once but twice during the three rounds of action.

Verhoeven — who had previously never been dropped in his GLORY career – was in trouble but as Hari attempted a spinning wheel kick, he fell awkwardly on his ankle. As soon as he didn’t get up, the crowd started to worry.

The referee soon started a ten-count and with Hari unable to get back to his feet, Verhoeven was once again awarded the TKO victory in unsatisfying faction.

Hari was devastated as he started shouting and crying as he had to get consoled by his team and Verhoeven.

Hopefully, we get a trilogy fight with a more definitive ending.

What did you make of the fight?

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