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Sunday, September 8th, 2013Get ready for higher taxes if you are a successful fight promoter in California. Also, a step forward for transgender fighters.
Why UFC isn’t catching on with traditional sports fans
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013The UFC continues to struggle when it comes to drawing solid ratings on broadcast/network television in the United States.
The seduction of Rampaging testosterone
Thursday, July 25th, 2013Rumors of Rampage Jackson vs. Roy Jones in a boxing fight have social media aflutter. However, ESPN’s story hook about possible MMA fighters getting caught up in the Biogenesis drug scandal is worth your attention.
A big shoe drops at the California State Athletic Commission: Che Guevara resigns
Tuesday, July 9th, 2013The era of Che Guevara as the political power player at the California State Athletic Commission is soon coming to an end… but what does it all mean?
How big is fan interest in an Anderson Silva rematch with Chris Weidman?
Tuesday, July 9th, 2013The automatic assumption is that Chris Weidman’s proposed rematch with Anderson Silva will draw huge numbers on PPV. So, why is all the focus on Anderson Silva and very little on Chris Weidman after his title win at UFC 162?
Combat sports regulation could be impacted by NY & California political scandals
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013Politicians in New York and California have been pulling the strings behind-the-scenes and creating regulatory chaos in their respective states for combat sports regulation. Now that politicians are in trouble, regulation is going to be impacted.
The preposterous anti-marijuana, pro-testosterone regulatory standard in combat sports
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013You can get permission to use testosterone with the UFC and athletic commissions but if you get caught smoking marijuana, you’ll lose everything.
Gov. Brown picks lobbyist, money man for California State Athletic Commission
Thursday, May 9th, 2013Governor Jerry Brown has decided that the California State Athletic Commission needs a money man and lobbyist to help navigate the waters on its board panel.
A new wrinkle in proposed MMA legislation for New York
Thursday, May 9th, 2013If New York is going to pass MMA legislation, there may be an additional bill to have promoters finance a health care fund for fighters who suffer neurological damage while fighting in New York state.
Nevada score cards: 3 more rounds & Guerrero would have had a draw against Mayweather
Saturday, May 4th, 2013If Robert Guerrero had won three more rounds, Nevada boxing judges would have ruled his fight against Floyd Mayweather a draw.
Ruben Guerrero really wants you to look at Floyd Mayweather Jr. as a woman beater
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013I guess this is the only way to sell a fight in which Floyd is an 8-to-1 favorite over Robert Guerrero.
Wanted: Name of person who pushed Don King, others at HBO boxing show last Saturday
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013There is great interest behind the scenes to find out the name of a mystery woman at last weekend’s HBO boxing event that pushed around Don King and other individuals. Your help is wanted.
If MMA legislation passes in New York, California will lose. Here’s why.
Thursday, April 25th, 2013If New York politicians pass MMA regulation, California will lose some UFC events. That will mean a dent to their bottom line.
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