Update January 13, 2017 – it is reported that Dana White has made a “real” offer to promote a McGregor / Mayweather boxing match with him being quoted stating “I’ll tell you what Floyd, here’s a real offer, and I’m the guy who can actually make the offer, and I’m actually making a real offer…We’ll … More Conor McGregor Obtains Professional Boxing Licence; But Why?

Today an anticipated press conference took place with the announcement of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association. You can listen to full audio here courtesy of BloodyElbow.com Notable about today’s announcement was the involvement of 5 currently relevant UFC fighters who were willing to put their full weight behind the association.  The fighters included Georges … More Enter Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association – Quick Thoughts

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”