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

There was some celebration in the combat sports world when the Nevada Athletic Commissions perhaps most controversial member, Pat Lundvall, who played a central role in the controversial Wanderlei Silva, Nick Diaz and Conor McGregor punishments, was stepping down. Her replacement, however, appears to come with his own history of controversy. Last week Nevada Governor … More NAC’s Newest Commissioner’s Reported History of “unprofessional conduct”