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Monday, February 18th, 2013The marketing push UFC has undertaken with Ronda Rousey is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. The question is whether or not it will actually pay off and if using the Danica Patrick playbook is the right call.
A few notes about Dave Walsh’s new MMA novel, The Godslayer
Friday, February 15th, 2013Dave Walsh’s new MMA novel, Godslayer, is well worth your time to read and buy a copy of. If you aren’t into MMA fiction, I suggest that you give this book a try.
Randy Couture: Maybe fighting UFC in court over contract weaknesses backfired
Thursday, February 14th, 2013An introspective Randy Couture defends his decision to leave Zuffa to go to Spike/Bellator and says his past courtroom battles with UFC turned out to produce mixed results.
The meltdown over the IOC purging wrestling from the Olympics
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013The IOC has axed wrestling from upcoming Olympic seasons. And the reaction has been nuclear.
Lawyer Pat English slams USADA over handling of Erik Morales drug testing
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013USADA is under fire from attorney Pat English about the way they disclosed positive drug test results for Erik Morales to the New York State Athetic Commission last October.
Court ruling against Dan Goossen will scare California-based fight promoters
Monday, February 11th, 2013A court ruling against boxing promoter Dan Goossen last week in Los Angeles Superior Court is the kind of judgment that will scare the hell out of California-based fight promoters from conducting business in the state.
California still “researching the legal basis” for grabbing athletic inspector $
Friday, February 8th, 2013The stakes just got higher in the battle between the Department of Consumer Affairs and the athletic inspectors at the California State Athletic Commission. It could result in a nasty legal battle that could get people fired.
The questions not being asked about UFC’s backing of Vitor Belfort’s testosterone usage
Thursday, February 7th, 2013There are five questions not being asked strongly enough in the aftermath of UFC disclosing that Vitor Belfort fought Michael Bisping in Sao Paulo while using testosterone.
Moonlighting scandal: Che Guevara fights to save his job at the California State Athletic Commission
Friday, February 1st, 2013Within the last 60 days, Che Guevara’s job security at the California State Athletic Commission has suddenly become very shaky.
UFC’s media battles with Spike/Bellator, photographers, and rankings
Friday, February 1st, 2013On the same week that UFC enforced the teeth of their deal with Getty Images, they are also attempting to keep MMA media writers in line by including them in a new rankings system.
What’s the verdict on the new Ultimate Fighter series (Jones/Sonnen)?
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013FX showed a new look for The Ultimate Fighter. The question is whether or not fans will accept it and if the show still has a shelf life.
Resignations, pending lawsuits at California State Athletic Commission
Friday, January 18th, 2013Andy Foster just found out how cruel Sacramento politics can be — and it cost CSAC their most important inspector.
Court document details on rape charges against two Lloyd Irvin students
Saturday, January 12th, 2013Lloyd Irvin’s martial arts school is getting publicity for all the wrong reasons.
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