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Tuesday, March 11th, 2014The legendary John Hackleman (thepit.tv) stops by to talk about the latest happenings at his school and how training is progressing for UFC Light Heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira. John has produced some prolific champions in the past and he’s not stopping any time soon.
Plus: After a five year hiatus, Fight Opinion Radio is back with a vengeance and we hold nothing back when it comes to addressing some of MMA’s most controversial topics including testosterone usage amongst fighters and random drug testing. Issues we were talking about five years ago have flared up into the mainstream press for consumption. Clairvoyance or just plain dumb luck? You decide.
Can you keep up with the UFC’s schedule over the next three months?
Saturday, March 8th, 2014Remember the days where UFC had 10 shows in a year? Try 10 shows in 12 weeks.
Why is the media muddling what is going on with California’s stance on testosterone?
Thursday, March 6th, 2014Consumer Affairs sent out a press release today touting Dr. VanBuren Ross Lemons’ new testosterone policy by spinning it in juxtaposition to Nevada’s recent reversal on giving fighters permission to use testosterone.
Mail bag time. You got MMA questions you want us to answer? Ask away.
Thursday, March 6th, 2014Time for us to bring back the mail bag segment on Fight Opinion. You got MMA questions you want us to answer? Fire away.
Sherdog’s interview with ESPN’s Mike Fish & what’s next for UFC on the drug testing front
Thursday, March 6th, 2014It may be the end of the beginning for the UFC on the testosterone problem in Mixed Martial Arts but what is next in the battle to combat doping?
Belfort out of Weidman title fight, Machida in; The written/unwritten truths about the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s testosterone reversal
Thursday, February 27th, 2014The Nevada State Athletic Commission changed their stance on allowing fighters to get permission slips to use anabolic steroids. But don’t fall for the dog-and-pony show in whole.
Slate of four UFC March 2014 fight cards (Macau, London, Dallas, Brazil)
Monday, February 24th, 2014There are a lot of fights scheduled for March and a lot of fighters that fans might not be familiar with.
UFC pays to keep a winner like Gilbert Melendez
Monday, February 24th, 2014The UFC matched Bellator’s offer for Gilbert Melendez. Smart decision.
UFC 170: Empty seats, short PPV, and onto the road of Cyborg/Ronda?
Saturday, February 22nd, 2014A busy month for UFC means there are some winners and there are some losers in terms of fan interest.
The idea of UFC promoting the McDonaldification of MMA
Friday, February 21st, 2014Is the UFC pushing their business model the same way McDonalds markets its franchises?
The political & regulatory headwinds for both Nevada & California athletic commissions
Wednesday, February 19th, 2014There is turmoil right now with the Nevada State & California State Athletic Commissions, but the situation in California is more concerning.
Meet Julie & Wayne Lonstein, copyright lawyers for UFC & big TV
Monday, February 17th, 2014Wayne & Julie Lonstein aren’t just copyright-chasing lawyers for big media and companies like the UFC, they also are involved in a company that hires “auditors” to fish for new evidence to file claims on.
Monday CSAC Los Angeles meeting showed a state grinding through turmoil
Friday, February 14th, 2014If there was one big takeaway from Monday’s California State Athletic Commission in Los Angeles, it’s that the state is facing upheaval on many fronts and is trying to adapt before it’s too late.
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