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Report: Nick Diaz Didn’t Receive License to Fight at UFC 183 Until Week of Event

The circumstances surrounding Nick Diaz‘s failed UFC 183 drug test just keep getting worse.  News broke yesterday that Diaz, along with his UFC 183 main event co-star Anderson Silva, failed a drug test (per Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports) and will likely incur a fine and suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).  Silva’s failed […]

The circumstances surrounding Nick Diaz‘s failed UFC 183 drug test just keep getting worse.  News broke yesterday that Diaz, along with his UFC 183 main event co-star Anderson Silva, failed a drug test (per Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports) and will likely incur a fine and suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).  Silva’s failed […]

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EA Sports Acquisition of UFC Video Game License Is a Great Thing

Earlier this morning, I started hearing rumors that EA Sports would be announcing a follow-up to its original MMA game, which was creatively titled EA MMA.  The rumor seemed like nonsense to me, because I’d heard for well over a year that th…

Earlier this morning, I started hearing rumors that EA Sports would be announcing a follow-up to its original MMA game, which was creatively titled EA MMA.  The rumor seemed like nonsense to me, because I’d heard for well over a year that the EA MMA franchise was dead and that there would be no sequels. […]

UFC News: Chael Sonnen’s Suspension Is Lifted; Allowed to Apply for License

After the recent departure of Nate Marquardt earlier this week, MMAJunkie.com reports that UFC middleweight, Chael Sonnen‘s indefinite suspension has officially ended.  The California State Athletic Commission suspended the outspoken UF…

After the recent departure of Nate Marquardt earlier this week, MMAJunkie.com reports that UFC middleweight, Chael Sonnen‘s indefinite suspension has officially ended.  The California State Athletic Commission suspended the outspoken UFC star earlier this year, when he was denied his license after undergoing testosterone replacement therapy prior to his title bout against Anderson Silva at UFC […]

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UFC News: Chael Sonnen’s Suspension Is Lifted; Allowed to Apply for License

MMA: Chael Sonnen May Apply for a New License in May 2012

When Chael Sonnen’s suspension was upheld by the California State Athletic Commission on Wednesday May 18, it was unclear exactly how long that suspension would keep the highly ranked middleweight out of the Octagon.  CSAC Executive Director…

When Chael Sonnen’s suspension was upheld by the California State Athletic Commission on Wednesday May 18, it was unclear exactly how long that suspension would keep the highly ranked middleweight out of the Octagon.  CSAC Executive Director George Dodd cleared the air on that topic on Thursday. Dodd, speaking to MMAJunkie.com, cited California Code of […]

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MMA: Chael Sonnen May Apply for a New License in May 2012

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