Update February 26, 2018 – It is reported by Marc Raimondi that this lawsuit has been dismissed on jurisdictional grounds. ____________________ Earlier this week it was reported that MMA fighters Nate Diaz and Leslie Smith along with lawyer Sam Awad were being sued for alleged breach of contract along with other claims. I have had … More Thoughts and Questions on the Nate Diaz Lawsuit

Update June 22, 2017 – According to Boxrec Pliav has also been competing in professional boxing in the US during the course of his doping suspension. _______________________________________________________ It appears that Quebec may be turning a blind eye to doping suspensions when issuing licences for professional MMA. Recently, at TKO 39, Khetag Pliev defeated his opponent, … More Is Quebec Ignoring Doping Suspensions When Licencing MMA Athletes?

Earlier this year Zuffa issued subpoenas for a host of Bellator documents including “documents related to the negotiation, termination, cancellation, or transfer” of Bellator Contracts and documents relating to “all income Your Company received from presenting each Professional MMA Event“. After partial Bellator opposition to this wide-sweeping request Magistrate Judge Peggy E. Leen issued reasons setting … More Bellator Forced to Open the Books in UFC Anti Trust Lawsuit

Update September 26, 2018 – Today USADA announced that Hunter had his results disqualified for competing while serving a period of ineligibility under the UFC Anti-Doping Program. ___________________________________ Update June 17, 2017 – Muaythai Ontario, the body who regulated this event and has recently obtained Provincial Sport Organization status in the Province, has issued a press release … More Suspended UFC Fighter Competes in Ontario Muay Thai Contest

Further Update August 11, 2017 – it is now reported that Zuffa is indeed seeking to be licenced as a co-promoter of this bout. _____________________________ Update June 20, 2017 – The NAC replied to my public records request confirming that, at this date, Mayweather Promotions is the only licence promoter for this bout. _____________________________ Today … More What Exactly is the UFC’s Role in the McGregor / Mayweather Superfight?

After Ariel Helwani was ‘banned for life’ by the UFC when scooping the story of Brock Lesnar’s return for UFC 200, the community rallied around him and public pressure was strong enough for the UFC to make a quick 180 on this decision. The benefits of having a unified voice appears to have resonated with … More Reporters Launch “MMA Journalists Association”