After years of false starts and late stoppages, the New York Legislature may be on the verge of passing a law that would legalize mixed martial arts in the Empire State. According to a report published Monday evening by Michael Gormley of Newsday, the New York State Assembly has introduced and amended a legalization bill that […]
After years of false starts and late stoppages, the New York Legislature may be on the verge of passing a law that would legalize mixed martial arts in the Empire State. According to a report published Monday evening by Michael Gormley of Newsday, the New York State Assembly has introduced and amended a legalization bill that […]
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s denial of performance-enhancing drug use just took another hit. Silva, according to a report by MMA Junkie, recorded a second positive test related to his UFC 183 bout with Nick Diaz. The report did not indicate whether the test was PED-related or for recreational drug use. UFC announced Silva’s […]
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s denial of performance-enhancing drug use just took another hit. Silva, according to a report by MMA Junkie, recorded a second positive test related to his UFC 183 bout with Nick Diaz. The report did not indicate whether the test was PED-related or for recreational drug use. UFC announced Silva’s […]
For the second time in as many pay-per-view events, UFC president Dana White has a drug scandal on his hands. The promotion announced Tuesday that former middleweight champion Anderson Silva tested positive for drostanolone metabolites prior to his unanimous-decision victory over Nick Diaz at UFC 183. “Anderson Silva has been an amazing champion and a true ambassador […]
For the second time in as many pay-per-view events, UFC president Dana White has a drug scandal on his hands. The promotion announced Tuesday that former middleweight champion Anderson Silva tested positive for drostanolone metabolites prior to his unanimous-decision victory over Nick Diaz at UFC 183. “Anderson Silva has been an amazing champion and a true ambassador […]
Despite its violent nature, MMA students and fans routinely point to the sport as a life-enhancing, life-affirming pursuit. That’s the way it was for Stuart Scott, the longtime ESPN anchor who passed away Sunday morning at age 49 of cancer. According to a report published Monday morning by TMZ Sports, Scott continued MMA training in […]
Despite its violent nature, MMA students and fans routinely point to the sport as a life-enhancing, life-affirming pursuit. That’s the way it was for Stuart Scott, the longtime ESPN anchor who passed away Sunday morning at age 49 of cancer. According to a report published Monday morning by TMZ Sports, Scott continued MMA training in […]
UFC officials may have to put their scrambling hats on again. Streaking flyweight Jussier Formiga is reportedly injured and out of his Dec. 13 bout with John Moraga at UFC on Fox 13. The news was first reported Friday by John Morgan of MMAJunkie.com. The UFC has not officially confirmed the injury, nor was there immediate word […]
UFC officials may have to put their scrambling hats on again. Streaking flyweight Jussier Formiga is reportedly injured and out of his Dec. 13 bout with John Moraga at UFC on Fox 13. The news was first reported Friday by John Morgan of MMAJunkie.com. The UFC has not officially confirmed the injury, nor was there immediate word […]
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who squandered a landmark endorsement deal with Nike earlier this year, is now in negotiations with Reebok for a new partnership. That’s according to broadcaster Ariel Helwani, who reported the news Wednesday on UFC Tonight (h/t MMAFighting). Jones and his management also are in talks with several other potential sponsors, Helwani […]
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who squandered a landmark endorsement deal with Nike earlier this year, is now in negotiations with Reebok for a new partnership. That’s according to broadcaster Ariel Helwani, who reported the news Wednesday on UFC Tonight (h/t MMAFighting). Jones and his management also are in talks with several other potential sponsors, Helwani […]