One of the competing groups seeking to organize fighters has lost one of its key players.  Leslie Smith, who was vocal in championing the Professional Fighters Association has published a letter explaining that she is stepping away due to sports agent Jeff Borris failing to keep fighter names considering joining the PFA confidential. This development occurs … More Leslie Smith Withdraws from Professional Fighters Association

Update December 19, 2016 – I made a public records request to Missouri’s Office of Athletics for a full copy of their written reasons in this appeal.  They had no such document to provide but their legal counsel provided the following information “I have spoken with Director Lueckenhoff and he provided me with the basic … More Legal Breakdown of Tonya Evinger’s Invicta 20 Appeal

In 2015, after what was considered one of the worst stoppages in UFC history, the Brazilian MMA Commission (CABMAA) adopted a rule change allowing bouts to be changed to a no-contest in the case of self-evident error.  Today, as first reported by Guilherme Cruz, CABMMA used this power for a second time to change Francimar Barroso’s … More CABMAA Changes Stewart v. Barroso to No Contest after “Self Evident Error”

Update – following a public apology Nelson’s suspension was reduced to 6 months ____________________________________ At UFC Fight Night 95 Roy Nelson unceremoniously kicked referee John McCarthy after a perceived late stoppage.  This upset the heavyweight who believes he had to then inflict unnecessary damage on his opponent. Brazil’s Superior Justice Court of Sport reviewed the … More Roy Nelson Suspended 9 Months, Fined $24,000 For Kicking Referee