Johny Hendricks Misses Weight For UFC 200; Will He Pass Medical Screening?

Johny Hendricks was “shaking the scale” in his failed attempt to make weight for UFC 200 this morning.  Uncontrollable shaking is a sign sometimes seen with profound dehydration and coupled with the fact that he could not get down to his contracted weight it does not take a deep thinker to suspect that’s what’s going … More Johny Hendricks Misses Weight For UFC 200; Will He Pass Medical Screening?

Can Jon Jones Be Sued For Financial Fall Out From His USADA Test?

Today it was announced that “the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Jon Jones of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection on June 16, 2016.” This resulted in Jones being withdrawn from headlining UFC 200, an event that is expected to reach if not exceed UFC Pay Per View records. … More Can Jon Jones Be Sued For Financial Fall Out From His USADA Test?

Jon Jones Notified of Potential Doping Violation – Pulled From UFC 200

In what is the biggest anti-doping story since the UFC brought the United States Anti Doping Agency on board, it was announced that UFC 200 headliner Jon Jones has been flagged for a potential anti-doping violation and pulled from his anticipated rematch with Daniel Cormier. The UFC released the following statement: The UFC organization was … More Jon Jones Notified of Potential Doping Violation – Pulled From UFC 200

No Suspension for UFC Fighter Flagged for Meldonium

Meldonium, a performance enhancing drug on the World Anti Doping Agency’s prohibited list, has recently come to the international spotlight when tennis star Maria Sharapova was flagged for the substance. The substance was added to WADA’s prohibited list on January 1, 2016 however some controversy exists with positive tests as there is uncertainly as to … More No Suspension for UFC Fighter Flagged for Meldonium

Study – Self Defense Training Reduced Sexual Assaults by 46%

(Image via the UG) A study was published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine with important findings with respect to the efficacy of self defense and situational awareness training and its impact on sexual assault rates. In the study, titled “Efficacy of Sexual Assault Resistance Program for University Women” nearly 900 participants … More Study – Self Defense Training Reduced Sexual Assaults by 46%

Nevada State Athletic Commission Adopts Early Weigh Ins for UFC 200

Following California,  Ontario, Kansas, CABMMA and the Mohegan Department of Athletic Regulation, the Nevada State Athletic Commission, arguably the most influential combat sports regulator, is the latest to adopt early weigh ins. Today’s NSAC agenda included the following item for possible action 10. Consideration of request by Zuffa, LLC to modify time of event weigh‐ins, for possible action. … More Nevada State Athletic Commission Adopts Early Weigh Ins for UFC 200

UFC 165 Piracy Leads to $8,000 Damage Assessment

Adding to this site’s archived case summaries of damage awards for combat sports piracy, reasons for judgement were released this week by the US District Court, D. Arizona, awarding damages for the commercial piracy of UFC 165. In this week’s case (Joe Hand Promotions Inc. v. Donaldson) the Defendant displayed UFC 165 at a commercial … More UFC 165 Piracy Leads to $8,000 Damage Assessment

Brazil Latest MMA Regulator to Adopt Early Weigh Ins

Although Ohio has recently gone against the grain by adopting same day weigh ins for pro-am MMA events, the regulatory standard is quickly becoming moving weigh ins further back from events to allow athletes greater time to rehydrate with a view to reducing rates of injury and death. Sherdog reports that Brazil’s Athletic Commission (CABMMA) … More Brazil Latest MMA Regulator to Adopt Early Weigh Ins

Don’t Mess With Texas! Court Levies $80,000 Award for UFC Piracy

Adding to this site’s archived case summaries of damages awarded for combat sports piracy, reasons for judgement were released recently by the US District Court, S.D. Texas, Galveston Division, awarding $80,000 in damages and legal fees for the commercial piracy of a UFC Pay Per View program. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc … More Don’t Mess With Texas! Court Levies $80,000 Award for UFC Piracy

Ohio Athletic Commission Passes Troubling Weight Cut Reform

Update January 11, 2017 – BlugrassMMA reports that this policy has now been repealed and pros competing on pro-am cards can weigh in day before with a second weigh in on the day of the fight with restrictions on how much weight can be regained. ____________________________________ When combat sports regulators turn their mind to solutions … More Ohio Athletic Commission Passes Troubling Weight Cut Reform