UFC Acknowledges “Alarming” Doping Problem in the Sport, Solutions Discussed

February 19, 2015

Earlier today UFC President Dana White, CEO Lorenzo Fertitta and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Epstein held a press conference acknowledging the extent of the doping problem in elite MMA. Fertitta acknowledged the need for overhaul.  The high rate of out of competition drug test failures was contrasted with the lower in competition rate (when athletes … More UFC Acknowledges “Alarming” Doping Problem in the Sport, Solutions Discussed

Court Declines High Damage Award Following UFC Pay Per View Piracy

February 19, 2015

In the latest decision addressing damages for piracy of Pay Per View broadcasts, reasons for judgement were released last week by the US District Court, E.D. North Carolina, assessing damages for piracy of UFC 116 by a private club. In last week’s case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Johnson) the Defendant operated a private club … More Court Declines High Damage Award Following UFC Pay Per View Piracy

Court Criticizes Requested “Implausible Award” in UFC Piracy Case

February 14, 2015

Two patterns are clear when individuals and commercial establishments are sued for alleged piracy of UFC pay per view events.  When Defendant’s fail to respond Zuffa and their commercial distributors do pursue default judgement so it is not wise to ignore the litigation.  Secondly, when seeking damages Zuffa and their commercial distributors often seek damages … More Court Criticizes Requested “Implausible Award” in UFC Piracy Case

BC Appoints New Athletic Commissioner

February 12, 2015

Today the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development announced that Wayne Willows is replacing Dave Maedel as BC’s Athletic Commissioner.  Dave Maedel has accepted a position at the Ministry of Forest, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations. Below is the full announcement – Wayne Willows has been an accomplished public servant with 35 years … More BC Appoints New Athletic Commissioner

Documenting Doping in Mixed Martial Arts

February 8, 2015

The below article was origimallnally published on February 8, 2015 and is updated frequently ____________________________________________________________ Elite level MMA has been under the microscope recently with unwanted drug scandals.  From Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones pre UFC 182 cocaine use to former Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva’s reported anabolic steroid use prior to UFC 183 the sport … More Documenting Doping in Mixed Martial Arts

Jon Fitch Doping Scandal – The Difference is the Timeline

February 7, 2015

Following the UFC 183 Doping scandal critical questions were asked of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.  In short, they chose not to ask for the pre-bout drug samples of Anderson Silva to be subject to expedited testing.  This resulted in the sample results not being revealed until after the bout.  Anderson Silva reportedly was using … More Jon Fitch Doping Scandal – The Difference is the Timeline

Mac Danzig and Gabe Ruediger File Fourth Anti Trust Suit Against UFC

February 5, 2015

Zuffa, the UFC’s parent company, is now facing a fourth anti trust lawsuit.  Filed by Mac Danzig and Gabe Ruediger, this claim largely mirrors the previous claims currently before the courts filed by Cung Le, Nathan Quarry, Jon Fitch, Luis Vazquez, Dennis Hallman, Brandon Vera and Pablo Garza.  The full claim can be found here – Danzig et al … More Mac Danzig and Gabe Ruediger File Fourth Anti Trust Suit Against UFC

UFC 183 Doping Scandal – Some Important Questions for the NSAC

February 4, 2015

(Update September, 2015) the State of Nevada profited a further $165,000 from this affair which was the amount Nick Diaz was fined for his marijuana infraction. (Update  August 14, 2015 – Anderson Silva’s fine came to $380,000) (Update February 4, 2015 – a few further developments worth noting.  Kevin Iole conducted an interview with the … More UFC 183 Doping Scandal – Some Important Questions for the NSAC