Zach Arnold
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Monday, January 19th, 2015The Jon Jones interview on Fox Sports 1 about his cocaine usage was… a peculiar spectacle.
Conor McGregor: Bonus or fine from UFC after Aldo run-in? “Typical Conor.”
Sunday, January 18th, 2015Conor McGregor did everything he said he was going to do against Dennis Siver in his Boston fight. Would the UFC fine a lesser-known fighter for the same behavior that McGregor exhibited against Jose Aldo after his fight?
UFC will pay zero price for being Jon Jones’ biggest enabler
Tuesday, January 13th, 2015Jon Jones reportedly quit rehab 24 hours after entering into a program over supposed issues with recreational usage of cocaine. The UFC will gladly promote his future fights and you will continue to pay to watch those fights.
Five questions after Jon Jones cements GSP-esque status in the UFC world
Monday, January 5th, 2015It’s always been fashionable to hate Jon Jones but even his biggest detractors now agree that he has reached GSP-level in terms of status as an ace in the world of UFC.
Eight years later, the more things change the more they stay the same
Tuesday, December 30th, 2014Eight years after launching Fight Opinion, it seems the more things change in MMA the more they stay the same even with a high injury & burnout rate.
The fishing expedition that could scare potential business clients away from UFC
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014UFC was sued on Tuesday in San Jose (Northern District of California federal court) over alleged anti-trust violations. Even if the plaintiffs don’t win, they may be greasing the skids for future lawsuits against Zuffa.
Teddy Atlas calls California State Athletic Commission boxing judging ‘criminal’ on Thursday
Friday, December 12th, 2014A very controversial decision rendered by California State Athletic Commission boxing judges on Thursday night in Pechanga has caused an uproar for a one-sided TV fight.
UFC 181 perfectly displayed the company’s potentially bright yet complicated future
Saturday, December 6th, 2014The UFC is going to get a lot of heat for signing CM Punk, even on a night where Anthony Pettis showed why Las Vegas is all-in on marketing him as the pound-for-pound best MMA fighter.
What you need to know about California & new Therapeutic Use Exemption proposal
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014California is in the finishing stages of passing a new Therapeutic Use Exemption for combat sports athletes.
Should California strip Elliott Seymour of his boxing license?
Friday, November 28th, 2014A 1-9 California journeyman boxer lost to 62 year old Mickey Rourke in Russia. It’s our opinion that the California State Athletic Commission should step in and strip Seymour of his boxing license.
The Feds may really get their show trial regarding allegations of extortion of California athletic commission
Thursday, November 27th, 2014We may actually end up getting a show trial involving California state senator Leland Yee vs. the United States government in relation to allegations that Yee supposedly coerced bribes from individuals trying to keep the California State Athletic Commission alive.
The view from 30,000 feet regarding the health of the Mixed Martial Arts industry
Tuesday, November 25th, 2014A long-term absence forced me to look at the Mixed Martial Arts scene from outside the bubble. And what I see isn’t very encouraging for long-term growth.
How many fights does the body of a UFC champion possess in 2014?
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014Cain Velasquez is injured again. Injury seems to be the only thing preventing him from competing and winning on a regular schedule. Enjoy his fights while you can.
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