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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013He’s not welcome in the state of Nevada, but Big John McCarthy is taking charge of politics in the California combat sports regulation sector.
Cain Velasquez gets his TKO finish on a UFC Houston show with brutal fights & officiating
Friday, October 18th, 2013A busy slate of cards for UFC in October, including the struggling England card w/o Michael Bisping.
Luca Fury: Why will UFC fire fighters for bad sportsmanship but not for failing drug tests?
Sunday, October 13th, 2013Rousimar Palhares got fired from the UFC because of bad sportsmanship. He didn’t get fired because he failed a drug test over nine months ago, however. Luca Fury asks why the UFC doesn’t have a consistent policy for punishing fighters who fail drug tests.
Frank Shamrock: Bound by Blood is a must-see documentary for all the right reasons
Friday, October 11th, 2013Spike TV aired one of the best MMA documentaries ever with Frank Shamrock: Bound By Blood. Powerful.
A league of denial on brain damage & testosterone
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013We know about pugilistica dementia in combat sports. It doesn’t mean that the risks have lessened in today’s combat sports world, however, and vigilance is needed more than ever.
Honeymoon over: Officials, inspectors, insiders turning on California State Athletic Commission
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013The complaints are starting to amount about Andy Foster as boss of the California State Athletic Commission. A year into the job as Executive Officer, he is facing an image problem with officials who feel there is a crisis in leadership.
Why are the Ultimate Fighter ratings on FS1 lower than expected?
Thursday, September 26th, 2013A month into The Ultimate Fighter on FS1 with Ronda Rousey & Miesha Tate, the ratings haven’t been so hot. Why?
Lifetime appointment: Keith Kizer’s job remains safe with Nevada politicos
Wednesday, September 25th, 2013Keith Kizer won’t be getting the boot any time soon. You’ll still have this arrogant punching bag to kick around when it comes to bad decisions made by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Is Josh Barnett one win away from a heavyweight title shot?
Monday, September 23rd, 2013Is Josh Barnett one win away from a title shot? Is he really in the driver’s seat?
UFC 165 made everyone’s head explode – Jon Jones retains title by unanimous decision
Saturday, September 21st, 2013UFC’s two September cards may be flying under the radar, but you’re still going to watch.
What to expect at next Wednesday’s dog & pony show with Keith Kizer
Friday, September 20th, 2013What great timing. Keith Kizer will be assigning officials to work the Tim Bradley/Juan Manuel Marquez fight for October 12th.
Intervention time: Keith Kizer in self-presevation mode after Cynthia Ross exits
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013Keith Kizer’s job security is on the ropes — and he knows it. Hoping that sacrificial lamb Cynthis Ross’s departure will help take the pressure off of him, now is the time to ratchet up the heat and pursue real change.
Shayna Baszler says Ronda Rousey is giving her advice on dealing with the spotlight
Tuesday, September 17th, 2013Shayna Baszler learned some lessons from her appearance on The Ultimate Fighter. Her takeaways may be of interest to you.
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