Month: May 2015

California Looks To Up Doping Penalties To 40% of Fighter’s Purse

May 29, 2015

In the wake of Nevada’s recent decision to up the ante for doping violators in combat sports, California appears geared to do the same. This week California Senate Bill 469 underwent hearing and passed a vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee.  The Bill seeks to increase the California State Athletic Commission’s penalties for doping violations … More California Looks To Up Doping Penalties To 40% of Fighter’s Purse

Sara McMann Suggests UFC’s Reebok Uniform Deal Discriminatory to Women

May 27, 2015

UPDATE – The UFC appear to be standing their ground in the face of McMann’s criticism releasing the following statement: “The new UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy (AOP) equally recognizes each athlete’s tenure in UFC, as well as any bout appearances in the WEC and Strikeforce for the period those organizations were under the Zuffa, LLC … More Sara McMann Suggests UFC’s Reebok Uniform Deal Discriminatory to Women

$9,000 In Damages Ordered After UFC 148 Piracy

May 21, 2015

Reasons for judgement were released this week by the US District Court, D. Arizona, ordering the owners of a commercial establishment to pay $9,000 for piracy of UFC 148. In this week’s case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Chileen) the Defendants displayed UFC 148 at their restaurant without paying the commercial sub licencing fee.  The … More $9,000 In Damages Ordered After UFC 148 Piracy

The Unclear Scope of the NSAC’s Out of Competition Drug Testing Powers

May 19, 2015

Update May 20, 2015 – Silva will be appealing Judge Earley’s ruling to the Nevada Supreme Court which is fortunate for the sake of obtaining reasons which squarely address the bounds of the NSAC’s jurisdiction.  MMAFighting reports as follows: “We are very confident in our position that the NSAC [sic] cannot discipline a person not licensed … More The Unclear Scope of the NSAC’s Out of Competition Drug Testing Powers

Wanderlei Silva”Arbitrary and Capricious” Lifetime Ban Overturned

May 18, 2015

Today Nevada District Court Judge Kerry Earley overturned the NSAC’s lifetime ban of Wanderlei Silva after he admitted to running from an out of competition drug test. The Court ruled that the NSAC did have jurisdiction to conduct the out of competition test however the Court found that the punishment was “arbitrary, capricious and not … More Wanderlei Silva”Arbitrary and Capricious” Lifetime Ban Overturned

Nevada State Athletic Commisison Proposes Stringent PED Penalties

May 15, 2015

Update – The below list was apparently voted on and approved with a handful of modifications.  This range of penalties is expected to be in force as of September 2015.  Here is the finalized list as reported by Shawn Al-Shatti – Tier 1: Sedatives, Muscle relaxants, Sleep aids, Anxiolytics, Opiates, Cannabis 1st offense: 18-month suspension, fine of … More Nevada State Athletic Commisison Proposes Stringent PED Penalties

Manitoba Boxing Amendment Act Introduced

May 12, 2015

Manitoba has tabled Bill 23, the Boxing Amendment Act, which is legislation intended to bring their laws up to date with the current wording in Canada’s Criminal Code. You can find the Bill here – Manitoba Boxing Amendment Act The legislation seeks to amend Manitoba’s Boxing Act to achieve the following: 1. rename the Provincial athletic … More Manitoba Boxing Amendment Act Introduced

$15,000 In Damages Ordered After UFC 129 Piracy

May 11, 2015

In the latest case addressing damages for piracy of UFC Pay Per View programs by commercial establishments, reasons for judgement were released by the US District Court, E.D. Missouri, ordering a Defendant to pay $15,000 in damages. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Shepard) the Defendants displayed UFC 129 in their sports … More $15,000 In Damages Ordered After UFC 129 Piracy