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Chael Sonnen believes the NSAC beat Conor McGregor to the punch in filing lawsuit following UFC 229 brawl

Former three-time UFC title challenger, and two-time WEC title challenger Chael Sonnen still believes the Nevada State Athletic Commission is responsible for the brawl that took place immediately following UFC 229. Sonnen is convinced that the NSAC was able to keep themselves from a lawsuit from Conor McGregor after failing to do their job at […]

Sonnen is convinced that the NSAC was able to keep themselves from a lawsuit from Conor McGregor after failing to do their job at the pay-per-view event, which he recounted on his YouTube channel recently.

Sonnen went on record stating the following in regards to the post-fight brawl:

“One of my all-time favorites was what Nevada pulled on Conor McGregor the day that team Khabib jumped the cage and attacked Conor. I don’t even know if you guys know that. I think it was a hundred-and-fifty grand. If I’m wrong it was (a hundred-and) 75.

“They fined Conor. Now the commission doesn’t have a whole bunch of jobs, but they damn sure have one, which is to keep the fighters safe. Conor was where he was supposed to be, doing what he was supposed to be doing. The apparatus that was supposed to be secured was failed to be secured and they went after Conor. It was absolutely brilliant.

“They didn’t make a mistake. They didn’t really think Conor did something wrong. They got some legal minds in a room and go after him before he files a lawsuit. And do it now. Come after him and give him a settle.

“Doesn’t matter if the kid is running at him or not, you have a 17 year old kid that got struck by a coach. The same concept is what happened to Conor McGregor. They have a job to keep him safe, (and) they failed. They now have exposure, so they went after Conor and Conor wrote them a check.”

I am thankful for the Nevada athletic commissions fair assessment and handling of the brawl incident.
It was not my intention to land the final blow of the night on my opponent’s blood relative. It’s just how it played out.
I look forward to competing again soon.
Thank you all.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 30, 2019

In other words, Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor had every right to sue the NSAC following his title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, but the athletic commission took their opportunity to do so first.

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Nevada State Athletic Commission Lifts Weed Ban for MMA Fighters

Nate Diaz In a stunning reversal over its long-time criticism of marijuana, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has unanimously amended its earlier policy regarding the psychoactive drug and will allow MMA fighters competing in Nevada to use it leading up to their fights. The NSAC voted unanimously to pivot and change its policy regarding marijuana, after years […]

In a stunning reversal over its long-time criticism of marijuana, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has unanimously amended its earlier policy regarding the psychoactive drug and will allow MMA fighters competing in Nevada to use it leading up to their fights.

The NSAC voted unanimously to pivot and change its policy regarding marijuana, after years of debate and discussion regarding the drug’s impact on fighters leading up to competition and whether or not it has performance-enhancing benefits.

Following the historic ruling, NSAC executive director Bob Bennett gave reasoning for the decision in an interview with MMA Junkie.

“According to the World Anti-Doping Agency, WADA considers marijuana to be a substance of abuse, not a performance-enhancing drug,” Bennett said. “I think our goal is to test for performance-enhancing drugs to ensure a level playing field. The fact that it is not a performance-enhancing drug, I do not believe we should test for it any longer.”

The ruling would allow fighters from the UFC, Bellator, and other promotions fighting in Boxing and MMA in Nevada to test positive for marijuana during pre-fight drug tests and not be punished for it. NSAC suspended UFC fighter, Nick Diaz, for five years in 2015, before the suspension was reduced ahead of his anticipated return later this year.

Nick’s brother, Nate Diaz has also been an advocate for the use of marijuana for years and has his own company as well. UFC fighters Gillian Robertson and Misha Cirkunov will still serve suspensions after they were tested positive before the reversal.

THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis has been found to not have any scientific connection to performance-enhancing benefits. It was also recently made legal in the state of Nevada after a long battle in government.

UFC welterweight Niko Price was suspended for six months and fined ,500 for a positive marijuana test last December and his draw against Donald Cerrone was switched to a no-contest. The pivot by NSAC marks a historic pivot in how the drug is accepted in sports and is more than likely just the start of loose regulations in professional competitions.

Do you think Marijuana should’ve been made legal by NSAC years before the recent switch?

UFC Events For May 30 & June 6 Approved By NSAC

The Octagon will officially be back in Las Vegas. Ever since the UFC returned, Dana White has wanted the events to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Yet, the Nevada State Athletic Commission had not approved the return of combat sports. The prom…

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Nevada Commission To Hold May 27 Meeting To Discuss Return Of Sports

The state of Nevada is gearing up for the return of combat sports. According to multiple reports, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has planned a meeting for May 27 to discuss the return of sporting events. In particular, plans for COVID-19 protocols will be discussed as events will continue to have no audiences in […]

The state of Nevada is gearing up for the return of combat sports.

According to multiple reports, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has planned a meeting for May 27 to discuss the return of sporting events. In particular, plans for COVID-19 protocols will be discussed as events will continue to have no audiences in attendance.

The NSAC suspended all events indefinitely back in March amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the state is gradually reopening with Phase 1 of its plan launched by governor Steve Sisolak earlier this month.

Phase II is also in the works as per his office.

“As stated last week, the Governor’s Office is working with the Local Empowerment Advisory Panel (LEAP), state agencies, local leaders, public health experts and the business community to continue developing guidelines for the potential Phase 2 reopening,” Sisolak’s office said in a statement to MMA Fighting.

“As a reminder, at this time, the State of Nevada is still evaluating the data since Phase 1 reopening began on May 9.”

The May 27 meeting will also discuss the requests of the UFC as well as Top Rank Boxing to hold events in the state. The UFC is hoping to hold its May 30 event as well as its UFC 250 event in the Apex facility.

Top Rank Boxing, meanwhile, has requested the dates of June 9 and 11 for events to take place at the MGM Grand Arena.

Interestingly, UFC president Dana White has already claimed that May 30 at the Apex is a go so it appears the approval for the events at the meeting is simply a formality.

The Las Vegas-based promotion recently held three events earlier this month in Jacksonville, Florida. Of the 1000-plus tests conducted during that period, only three people tested positive leading White to claim the week of events as an overall success.

Do you think we’ll see UFC events in Las Vegas soon?

REPORT | Nevada State Athletic Commission Bans All Sporting Events

UFC have yet another obstacle to contend with as they strive to continue holding their upcoming events amid the Corona Virus pandemic . The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended all sporting activity according to reports. The MMA Promotion had planned to move some of its events to the Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. […]

UFC have yet another obstacle to contend with as they strive to continue holding their upcoming events amid the Corona Virus pandemic .

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended all sporting activity according to reports.

The MMA Promotion had planned to move some of its events to the Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, any ban will mean that is no longer a suitable option and they will need to find alternative venues.

Per Mike Coppinger of the Athletic the Nevada State Athletic Commission held an emergency meeting yesterday and provisionally banned all events up until March 25. He believes the extension of that ban is just a formality, writing on Twitter he said.

“Sources: Nevada State
Athletic Commission has suspended all combat sporting events indefinitely due
to #COVID?19. Canelo-Saunders can’t be scheduled
until ban lifted. Affects UFC events relocated to APEX (March 28 & April
11) along with PBC (March 28) and Top Rank (April 11)”

“Nevada commission held an emergency meeting today and suspended all activity until March 25. That’s when the next scheduled meeting is. Simply procedural. The suspension of activity will be officially extended at that March 25 meeting. The question now: when will it be lifted?”

Nevada commission held an emergency meeting today and suspended all activity until March 25. That’s when the next scheduled meeting is. Simply procedural. The suspension of activity will be officially extended at that March 25 meeting. The question now: when will it be lifted? https://t.co/bGJTZqfhYX

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) March 15, 2020

Despite the latest news UFC President Dana White remained adamant all events would continue, unless the government intervenes.

“We’re working to find new
locations, but the fights will go on. They will continue,” White said on ESPN.
“We’re not stopping. We will keep finding a way to put on the fights. I’m in
the fight business. I’ve been doing this for over 20 years, and this stuff
happens to me every weekend. I’m used to this stuff, not at this level
obviously, but this is what we do. We always make sure that the fights happen
and they’re going to continue to happen.

Will
UFC be able to find alternative venues to house their events?

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reacts To Teammates’ Reduced NSAC Suspensions

Earlier today (Wed. May 22, 2019) it was announced that UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammates, Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Zubaira Tukhugov, had their Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) suspensions reduced by 35 days. This potentially allows them to fight alongside Khabib in Abu Dhabi at UFC 242, where he’s expected to defend his 155-pound title against […]

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This potentially allows them to fight alongside Khabib in Abu Dhabi at UFC 242, where he’s expected to defend his 155-pound title against interim champ Dustin Poirier. Shortly after the news, Khabib took to Instagram to comment:

“OFFICIAL The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a verdict on the @zubairatukhugov and @abubakar_nurmagomedov case. The commission reduced the removal of fighters by 35 days, so Zubayra and Abubakar can fight on # UFC242 in Abu Dhabi! We are ready and we coming InshaAllah. DreamTeam and real Family”

Khabib hasn’t fought since October when he defeated Conor McGregor. “The Eagle” submitted the Irishman in the fourth round via neck crank. It was the first title defense of the undefeated Russian’s career. Now, he’ll take on Poirier, who put up an impressive showing against 145-pound champion Max Holloway to capture the interim title.

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