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Paulo Costa, five others, encouraged to change weight classes by CSAC
UFC 241 went down a couple of weeks ago in Anaheim, Calif., but the aftermath of the memorable event continues as six fighters — including Paulo Costa — have been recommended to move up a weight class by the California State Athletic Commission. Along with Costa, who defeated Yoel Romero in their middleweight featured bout […]
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CSAC Reduces Rob Emerson’s Suspension
The California State Athletic Commission has reduced Rob Emerson’s suspension from 270 days to just 5 months. The Bellator Bantamweight standout reported the news to BJPENN.com just hours ago: “Well they (CSAC) dropped the suspension down to 5 months instead of the original 9, which will allow me to fight after the end of this […]
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Clean! Belfort passes NSAC-administered random drug test for UFC 184 title fight
UFC middleweight number one contender Vitor Belfort (24-10 MMA, 13-6 UFC) was surprised with a drug test earlier this month, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission sent collectors to his gym in Florida to obtain both blood and urine samples. The results of that random drug test came back yesterday and returned negative for performing-enhancing […]
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California Suspends, Fines Four Bellator 127 Fighters
The California State Athletic Commission has formally suspended, and fined, four Bellator 127 drug test violators for the use of banned substances during competition. Bellator 127 took place on October 3, from the Pechanga Resort & Casino. Ultimate Fighter/UFC vet Rob Emerson (pictured) was fined $2,500.00 and suspended 270 days. Nick Moghaddam was fined $1,000.00 and […]
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Vitor Belfort Hasn’t Been Tested By Nevada Since Last Hearing
Despite the ramped up drug testing in the last few months, it turns out Vitor Belfort hasn’t been drug tested by the NSAC since his hearing in July, where the commission agreed to license Belfort to fight Chris Weidman. The failed drug test earlier this summer was the second Belfort’s career, leaving many to wonder […]
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Former manager: Rousey refused to honor legal and moral obligations
California State Athletic Commission director Andy Foster recently ruled that the ‘fight-portion’ of the contract between UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and the management group Fight Tribe was not valid. Under California Business and Professions Code §18640, the CSAC has the “sole direction, management, control of and jurisdiction” of fighter management contract disputes in […]
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Rousey Contract Ruled Invalid By CSAC – Released From Management Deal
By Evan Stoumbelis Last week Ronda Rousey entered arbitration with the CSAC for a contract with her management company Fight Tribe Management. Rousey wanted out of her contract, however Fight Tribe said she was obligated to fulfill her contract. As a result Fight Tribe filed for arbitration for an uninvolved 3rd party to determine whether […]
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The California State Athletic Commision Will Vote on Thearaputic Use Exemption Regulations
This Monday the California State Athletic Commission will be voting on a set of new regulations for Therapeutic Use Exemptions. Currently, the commission’s drug policy is as basic as it comes and they have nothing in place for the event of a fighter needing an exemption to use a banned substance. Thanks to Fight Opinion, […]
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WSOF 4 Payouts: Headliner Tyrone Spong Tops Salaries With $31K
This past Saturday, World Series of Fighting put on their fourth event in Ontario, California at the Citizens Business Bank Arena. The payouts and salaries have just been made public today by the California State Athletic Commission and, as expected, Tyrone Spong is the top earner at $31,000. Gerald Harris and Ray Sefo weren’t far […]