Toothpickgate – who is to blame?
When Benson Henderson popped up after submitting Brandon Thatch, an observant viewer took a screenshot that showed Henderson with a toothpick sticking out of his mouth. This is not the…
Wanderlei Silva fined $70,000 and banned for life by NSAC
Here’s a hint. If you’re a UFC fighter, don’t run from a drug test or you may just find yourself without a way to make a living. Wanderlei Silva (aka…
Two more UFC fighters fail drug tests: Kevin Casey and Robert Drysdale
Robert Drysdale (7-0) has failed more drug tests in his UFC career than he has had fights in the Octagon. Let that sink in for a moment. Drysdale, an ADCC…
Will Vitor Belfort get licensed; UFC Fight Pass to stream NSAC hearing Wednesday
UFC officials have confirmed UFCFIGHTPASS.com will be streaming live coverage of this Wednesday’s (July 23) Nevada State Athletic Commission hearing. Officials said FIGHT PASS’s coverage of the previous Nevada Athletic…
Tim Kennedy has some thoughts on Weidman vs. Belfort in Brazil
Number six ranked middleweight Tim Kennedy’s reaction to UFC President Dana White saying former TRT user Vitor Belfort could get his title shot against Chris Weidman in Brazil (via Facebook):…
Between Rounds: Rubbing Elbows
I'm grateful to say I've been busy recently, and that trend looks to continue for the rest of the summer. Shows in FL, IN, NE, MO, and WI just this…
Between Rounds: Cutman? Who Dat?
MMA fans often pay attention to fights closely, only to go get a beer or turn their focus away right when the fun begins for me. My name is David…
British Columbia set to introduce an Athletic Commission
The British Columbia government is set to form an Athletic Commission which will allow them to regulate professional combat sports like Boxing, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts.
West Virginia to regulate mixed martial arts
Las Vegas, Nevada –A bill to regulate mixed martial arts recently passed through the West Virginia Legislature, making the state the 45th in the U.S. to approve the rapidly-growing sport.…
Virginia athletic commission fires back at Shine
The Virginia state athletic commission claims the state denied a license to Shine Fights for its lightweight grand prix because the promotion did not provide evidence of a surety bond…