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Roy Nelson envisions a future career in politics
UFC Heavyweight contender, Roy “Big Country” Nelson, recently spoke with Bloodyelbow‘s Steph Daniels about his desire to have a future career in politics. His words: “I definitely envision myself in politics at some point. I was just looking at 2014 and 2016 tickets and what official positions are up for election. I’m good friends with […]
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Roy Nelson Has Applied For Keith Kizer’s Position, Looking To Head Up Nevada Commission
Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson is doing more than just pounding value meals and dropping heavyweights these days. The UFC’s TUF 10 champion has just applied for the seat recently vacated by Keith Kizer on the NSAC. Roy recently broke this news to Bloodyelbow.com’s Steph Daniels. Check it: “I have put my application in. My wife […]
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QUICK TWITT | Veteran Ref ‘Big’ John McCarthy Laughing His A$$ Off At Kizer Resignation
Veteran Mixed Martial Arts referee, ‘Big’ John McCarthy, hasn’t always seen eye to eye with Nevada’s Athletic Commission director, Keith Kizer. In fact, their bitter feud is so storied that, despite his unparalleled credentials, McCarthy doesn’t officiate in the state of Nevada. With news that Kizer was stepping down from his position, McCarthy took to […]
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Nevada Rep Explains Why Open Scoring Will Not Work In MMA
With all the recent scoring issues in Mixed Martial Arts, many have looked at an open scoring model to possibly repair today’s ongoing issue of erroneous judges decisions. Much like a basketball or baseball game, open scoring would allow everyone witnessing the contest (in this case, fighting) to visibly see each judges scorecards throughout the […]
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Referee John McCarthy Has Choice Words For NSAC Director Keith Kizer
“The truth is, Kieth Kizer is a person that does not know combative sports. He’s never been part of them. He’s never done them. He puts people [in positions] at times that maybe shouldn’t be put. You tell me why C.J. Ross said the Floyd Mayweather fight was a draw. Did you watch it? My […]
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With Recent CSAC Judging Mishap The NSAC Weighs In
This past weekend, UFC on FOX 7 went down and was headlined by a lightweight title fight between defending champion Benson Henderson and former Strikeforce champion, Gilbert Melendez. The fight was a very close affair and most in my Twitter feed had it 50/50 with half giving close victories to the challenger and the […]
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Keith Kizer Discusses Nick Diaz And His Failed Attempt To Cover Up Marijuana Use | UFC NEWS
“(That story) came from (Nick Diaz) drinking a lot of water afterwards,” said Kizer. “Those water bottles were 8-ounce bottles, so 24 bottles is about a gallon-and-a-half if my math is right. I saw what he drank. And we know why. And you can play games about it if you want, but we know why.” […]
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Chael Sonnen Approved For TRT In Las Vegas | UFC NEWS
By Jonathan Kirschner Chael Sonnen has been given the go-ahead by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for the therapeutic use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) after a brief hearing in Las Vegas this past Monday. The scheduled bout between UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will go on as planned at UFC […]