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Nick Diaz On Fighting Tyron Woodley: Make Me An Offer I Can’t Refuse

One of MMA’s most polarizing figures is a free man as of today (August 1, 2016) and ready to make his return to the Octagon. Former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz has been out of action since suffering a defeat that was later changed to a no-contest against all-time great Anderson “The Spider” Silva in January […]

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One of MMA’s most polarizing figures is a free man as of today (August 1, 2016) and ready to make his return to the Octagon. Former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz has been out of action since suffering a defeat that was later changed to a no-contest against all-time great Anderson “The Spider” Silva in January 2015. After the bout it was revealed that “The Stockton Bad Boy” had once again tested positive for Marijuana, leading the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) to hand him a ludicrous five year suspension.

It’s safe to say that MMA world went crazy backing Diaz, and his suspension was later changed to an 18-month ban dating back to January 2015. Since Diaz has last competed, the sport and the UFC has changed quite a bit, but one thing that hasn’t changed is Diaz’s star power, and it could even be argued that his popularity has since increased. In fact, he recently told TMZ Sports that he’s ‘on top’ and he’d like to fight the best guy in his highly-anticipated return.

One fight that could be potentially looming on the horizon is a welterweight title fight with newly-minted champ Tyron Woodley, who knocked out Robbie Lawler this past weekend (July 30, 2016) to steal the gold. After his win, Woodley called out Diaz for a battle in just a few weeks at August 20’s UFC 202, an event headlined by Nick’s brother Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor. Regarding that scenario, Diaz said that he’ll need an offer ‘he can’t refuse’, adding that he doesn’t owe anything to anyone.

Check out Diaz’s full interview below:

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Chael Sonnen Not Ruling Out UFC Return: I Have That Itch

A certain gangster from Oregon may be considering a return to the Octagon. Former multi-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is a free man as of last week regarding the two year suspension he received from the Nevada State Athletic Commission after testing positive for multiple banned substances back in 2014. Speaking on today’s (July

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A certain gangster from Oregon may be considering a return to the Octagon.

Former multi-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is a free man as of last week regarding the two year suspension he received from the Nevada State Athletic Commission after testing positive for multiple banned substances back in 2014. Speaking on today’s (July 25, 2016) edition of The MMA Hour, “The American Gangster” admitted that he once again has the ‘itch’ to fight again.

Sonnen didn’t necessarily commit to a return, however, saying that a few steps have to take place first, most notably saying that he must pass his drug test with USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency), the UFC’s third party testing organization:

“I definitely have that itch,” Sonnen told Helwani. “I fantasize about it. But it’s one step at a time. I’m not holding back from you. I’m not acting like my return is some kind of breaking news. I’d tell it to you right now. But I have to pass this first test, quite frankly. It’s still out there. I’ve gotta pass it. If I pass that, I’ll pass all of them. But I have to know that everything is out. Boom, step one down.”

If he does indeed pass that drug test, the former title challenger would need to get in shape and attempt to return to his old form, a form in which he claimed he dominated the 185-pound division in:

“Step two, get in shape, get ready to go — I’m there. I’m in shape, I’m ready to go. Step three, be the baddest dude in the world. C’mon, Ariel. C’mon, buddy. I dominated — this is just a fact. I dominated middleweight. There has never been a middleweight like me. The next closest guy is Anderson Silva. I’ve got two 10-8 rounds against Anderson Silva. That’s just the truth. I have no equal at middleweight.”

In the end, however, the main road block appears to be the USADA test. Sonnen, who has never denied taking any PEDs, admits that he may have taken some banned substances in his time away which is why he wants to make sure he’s clean before a potential return backfires on him:

“I took a bunch of stuff that you can’t take and I want to make sure [it’s out],” Sonnen said. “I thought that made sense. Like yeah, I don’t want to jump in this thing if it’s just all gonna blow up in my face. [USADA] laughed like what I was saying was crazy. No, that’s exactly what happened.”

Would you like to see “The American Gangster” give it one more go inside the Octagon?

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Confirmed: Jon Jones Tested Positive For Anti-Estrogen Substances

It’s been nearly two weeks since decorated former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones threw the MMA world into complete madness when he was forced out of his scheduled UFC 200 main event against arch nemesis Daniel Cormier due to a potential USADA violation from a June 28 test. The discussion has now shifted to

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It’s been nearly two weeks since decorated former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones threw the MMA world into complete madness when he was forced out of his scheduled UFC 200 main event against arch nemesis Daniel Cormier due to a potential USADA violation from a June 28 test.

The discussion has now shifted to just what will happen to the troubled but talented Jones, and that process got started at today’s (Mon., July 18, 2016) Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) hearing in Las Vegas.

First, it was confirmed by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that Jones had indeed tested positive for anti-estrogen substances as had been speculated by Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans:

Then word came from FOX Sports’ Damon Martin that Jones would be temporarily suspended until a later hearing:

So the wheels of Jones’ final punishment are in motion, but obviously not anywhere close to stopping for good anytime soon. His team has claimed the standard go-to defense of a tainted supplement, something that UFC athletes Yoel Romero and Tim Means have actually gotten reduced suspensions for after violating the UFC’s new and increased doping policy, which obviously has some kinks still to be worked out.

But the onus is going to fall on Jones here, because at the very least he was responsible for not having a supplement checked for the dangerous red flag of having anti-estrogen substances in them somehow.

It’s simply the latest in a long line of highly-publicized and sad incidents in the saga of Jones, who could potentially face a two-year ban from USADA in the prime of his fighting career.

There’s also no telling how this may affect his probation, which he received for leaving the scene after hitting and fracturing the arm of a 25-year-old pregnant women in Albuquerque last year and was already jailed for violating earlier this year.

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Pic: Rousimar Palhares Is Absolutely Massive Right Now

Controversial Brazilian Rousimar Palhares may be one of the most lethal grapplers in the sport of mixed martial arts, but his troubled history has stopped him from reaching great heights. Being notorious for holding onto submissions too long, the former UFC welterweight was handed a two year suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC)

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Controversial Brazilian Rousimar Palhares may be one of the most lethal grapplers in the sport of mixed martial arts, but his troubled history has stopped him from reaching great heights. Being notorious for holding onto submissions too long, the former UFC welterweight was handed a two year suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after holding onto a lock too long against Jake Shields at World Series of Fighting 22.

Despite receiving a ban from the NSAC, Palhares signed on with Italian promotion Venator FC, and competed at Venator FC 3 against Emil Meek on May 21, 2016. Expected to secure a victory, Palhares was actually brutally stopped in the very first round in Milan, Italy.

His future is currently unclear, but it appears as if the Brazilian has continued to train, as a picture of him surfaced earlier today, and it’s safe to say that he looks quite massive in the shot.

Check out the photo below via a tweet from Allan A. Allanson:

What do you make of this picture? Could Palhares simply be training harder than ever, or as the caption suggests, has the Brazilian achieved this incredible physique in an unnatural way?

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Jon Jones Set To Go Before NSAC On July 18

In reality, we still know very little about the situation regarding troubled former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones. To sum it up, the Jackson-Wink product was notified by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) of a potential anti-doping violation last Wednesday (July 6, 2016) and subsequently pulled from his scheduled UFC 200 (July 9,

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In reality, we still know very little about the situation regarding troubled former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones. To sum it up, the Jackson-Wink product was notified by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) of a potential anti-doping violation last Wednesday (July 6, 2016) and subsequently pulled from his scheduled UFC 200 (July 9, 2016) headliner with Daniel Cormier just days’ prior to the event.

Now days after the monumental UFC 200 card, we have yet to be made aware of what exactly Jones tested positive for and what the future may hold for him in terms of consequences. “Bones” will, however, meet with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) next week at a hearing scheduled for July 18, 2016.

MMAFighting.com’s Shaun Al-Shatti broke the news via his official Twitter account, indicating that the NSAC will hold a ‘hearing on extension of temporary suspension’ for Jones, although he doesn’t expect much more to take place:

Perhaps we’ll have to wait longer to find out more details regarding Jones, but at least the process is moving along in a timely fashion. What outcome are you expecting for the former pound-for-pound king?

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Another UFC Fighter Suspended For Testing Positive

UFC featherweight contender Diego “DB” Brandao has been temporarily suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after failing a drug test surrounding his third round submission loss to Brian Ortega at January 2’s UFC 195 from Las Vegas, Nevada. According to MMAFighting.com, Brandao tested positive for Marijuana metabolites, as his levels exceeded both the

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UFC featherweight contender Diego “DB” Brandao has been temporarily suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after failing a drug test surrounding his third round submission loss to Brian Ortega at January 2’s UFC 195 from Las Vegas, Nevada.

According to MMAFighting.com, Brandao tested positive for Marijuana metabolites, as his levels exceeded both the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) limits, as well as the NSAC limits.

The Brazilian should expect to stand before the commission at a hearing in the near future where a full punishment will be decided on.

The 28 year old burst onto the scene after submitting Dennis Bermudez in 2011 to win the 14th season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).

Since then, Brandao has gone just 5-4 in the Octagon, holding stoppage victories over the likes of Pablo Garza, Jimmy Hettes, and Katsunori Kikuno. He has also suffered setbacks to household names like Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, as well as his most recent loss to Ortega.

What type of consequences do you see fitting for “DB’s” actions?

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