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Cesar Gracie turned to twitter to express his disgust with the Nevada State Athletic Commission's...
Cesar Gracie turned to twitter to express his disgust with the Nevada State Athletic Commission's decision to suspend Nick Diaz for one year:
"@ufc Get drunk and wreck cars or do steroids between fights is OK. Smoke weed legally between fights and NSAC throws the book at you"
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UFC's Nick Diaz' Year Suspension Upheld By Nevada State Athletic Commission - Bloody Elbow
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NSAC issues one-year suspension, fine to Nick Diaz
In a hearing that stretched over three hours and two rooms within the
Grant Sawyer Office Building in Las Vegas, the Nevada State Athletic
Commission unanimously voted today to suspend Nick Diaz for his failed
drug test at UFC 143.
Diaz's suspension runs 12 months from the date of the event, which took
place Feb. 4. Additionally, he has been fined $60,000, or 30 percent of
his $200,000 show purse.
Diaz, who was present at hearing, must also submit a clean drug test in order to be licensed again in Nevada.
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NSAC suspends Diaz one year for positive test
Nick Diaz was suspended for one year by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his positive test for marijuana metabolites at UFC 143.
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Nick Diaz Suspended for One Year Following Positive Test for Marijuana
UFC welterweight Nick Diaz felt the brunt of the Nevada State Athletic Commission's punishment on Monday as the handed down a one year suspension and a hefty fine.
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Nick Diaz Suspended for a Year, 30% of UFC 143 Purse
Nick Diaz went before the Nevada State Athletic Commission in a grueling three hour meeting to challenge his suspension for a positive drug test. In the end, after being grilled for hours on medical/personal history of marijuana and his failed UFC 143 test , the commission voted unanimously to suspend Diaz for a year and dock him 30% of his UFC 143 fight purse.
Diaz came off as truthful in the hearing but often too truthful at times. At one point in the hearing Commissioner Pat Lundvall reminded Diaz that he promised to quit smoking following his failed PRIDE 33 drug test and asked Diaz when he started smoking again, Diaz candidly responded “I would imagine when I got home.”
While Diaz’s legal team did their best to use the WADA code as the basis of the argument, the commission reminded them that while NSAC uses WADA as a base, WADA rules have no bearing on Nevada rulings.
Diaz’s suspension was dated retroactively to February 4.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC 146's Dos Santos vs. Mir main event gets veteran ref Herb Dean
Veteran referee Herb Dean will oversee the UFC 146 main event between
Junior Dos Santos and Frank Mir. Adelaide Byrd, Glenn Trowbridge and
Tony Weeks will judge the contest.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission today issued the assignments at its
monthly meeting in Las Vegas, which MMAjunkie.com attended.
The NSAC made the decisions based on recommendations suggested by
executive director Keith Kizer. The pool of available officials also
included Yves Lavigne, Steve Mazzagatti and Josh Rosenthal. Additional
available judges included Patricia Morse Jarman, Junichiro Kamijo,
Lester Griffin and Dave Hagen.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieNSAC to Review Chael Sonnen’s TUE Application Next Monday
The highly-anticipated Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen rematch scheduled for UFC 148 this summer isn’t exactly a go just yet.
Next Monday, May 21, the Nevada State Athletic Commission will determine whether or not Sonnen will be granted a therapeutic use exemption for testosterone replacement therapy, allowing the fighter to supplement his hormone levels with synthetic testosterone. Though TRT is legal, an athlete must be determined as medically in need of the treatment to be on it during competition.
After Sonnen first challenged Silva for the title, at UFC 117 in 2010, Sonnen registered an elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio of 16.9:1 (well above California’s limit of 4:1) and was eventually suspended for that and for improperly disclosing his usage of TRT to the athletic commission.
If his request is granted, Sonnen will become only the fourth fighter to ever be granted a TUE for TRT by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Nick Diaz is also listed on the NSAC’s Monday docket, up last for his disciplinary hearing over testing positive for marijuana metabolites following his UFC 143 loss to Carlos Condit.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyChael Sonnen likely to appear on agenda for May 21 NSAC meeting
So the red carpet might not exactly roll out for Chael Sonnen.
The UFC middleweight may appear at the Nevada State Athletic
Commission's next meeting - scheduled for May 21 in Las Vegas - to
answer questions about a therapeutic use exemption he applied for two
weeks prior.
NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer confirmed to MMAjunkie.com that Sonnen's application is for doctor-prescribed
testosterone.
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Injunction Sought By Nick Diaz Denied By NSAC
Nick Diaz had hoped the Nevada district count would grant him an injunction in his case against the Nevada State Athletic Commission concerning a failed post-fight drug test. However, those hopes were denied Monday. That means Diaz must appear May 21 in front of NSAC. “That’s pretty much what we wanted in the first place, [...]
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Nick Diaz’s fight for freedom to fight again is now in court @MMASupremacy @mmatorch @mmaonthereg
Team Diaz is fighting to get an injunction in a Las Vegas courtroom over the indefinite suspension that the Nevada State Athletic Commission has levied on Nick Diaz.
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NSAC turns down Nick Diaz' request for injunction; hearing set for May 14th
In the latest development in the saga of the Nevada State Athletic Commission v. Nick Diaz, the Nevada attorney general's office has filed an opposition to the latest claim made by Diaz' legal team. Diaz insisted he was not given a hearing within the allotted time, but the commission is responding on the grounds that he cannot take any legal action until disciplinary action has been handed down to him. Another step in a back-and-forth war, this latest report leaves us wondering when, if ever, we will see
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Last night, immediately following the tenth episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Live, the UFC aired the first installment of UFC Primetime: dos Santos vs. Mir. This latest version of the series focuses on Junior dos Santos and Frank Mir ahead of their UFC 146 title fight later this month.
Due to Alistair Overeem’s drug test dust-up with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, former champion Mir was awarded the title shot against current heavyweight kingpin Junior dos Santos. In what will be his first attempted title defense, dos Santos will be facing a man that has defeated his mentor, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, twice in brutal fashion (most recently snapping the Brazilian legend’s humerus in one of the most spectacular fights of 2011). Though dos Santos has insisted that this fight isn’t about avenging Big Nog, he gives some evidence to the contrary in the video below.
UFC 146 is scheduled to take place on May 26 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will feature a main card stacked with heavyweight bouts only. Mir enters into the bout with dos Santos on a three-fight winning streak, while dos Santos has gone unbeaten in nine consecutive outings.
The next two UFC Primetime: dos Santos vs. Mir episodes will air on FX on subsequent Friday nights: May 18 and 25, respectively.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyNSAC opposes Nick Diaz camp's motion for preliminary injunction
In the latest salvo between the Nevada State Athletic Commission and Nick Diaz, the Nevada attorney general's office, on behalf of the commission, has filed a document opposing a request for an injunction against the fighter's temporary suspension.
The document argues that Diaz can't take legal action until the commission makes a final ruling on his disciplinary complaint.
According to the commission, it has been held up by both the absence of evidence that the attorney general requested and the fighter's initial challenge of his failed drug test.
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Mayweather taking home $32 million
Floyd Mayweather is set to earn a guaranteed $32 million according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (via Dan Rafael tweet). This amount is a record eclipsing $30 million due to Mike Tyson in his 1997 fight with Evander Holyfield.
Miguel Cotto will earn $8 million and a portion of the PPV share. This will be the most Cotto will have made in his career.
In addition to his $32 million, Mayweather will receive an additional amount from PPV and other revenue generators from the night. You may recall he earned up to $40 million in his last fight against Victor Ortiz.
Dan Rafael also reports the salary figures of the undercard released by the NSAC:
-Saul “Canelo” Alvarez – $1.2 million
-Shane Mosley – $650,000
-Jessie Vargas – $125,000
-Steve Forbes – $40,000
-Deandre Latimore – $55,000
-Carlos Quintana – $23,000
Payout Perspective:
The release of Mayweather’s salary is topical considering we’re debating the privacy of fighter pay in the UFC. We only bring this up but realistically cannot compare Mayweather or Cotto’s salary to that of a UFC fighter. But, it’s interesting to look at the other salaries on the card. Certainly, this is a big card and cannot be compared with a regular boxing card or a regular UFC PPV, but it shows that boxing can payout its fighters.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutNSAC responds to prior claim made by Nick Diaz
Last week news broke that the legal team of Nick Diaz had filed a lawsuit against the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Stemming from his pending suspension after a failed UFC 143 drug test, the suit relies on the basis that Diaz was denied his right to due process after not being granted a hearing within the allotted 45 days of his suspension. However, the NSAC responded to the suit with a letter from attorney general Catherine Cortez Masto. The letter states that Diaz was never in fact under the
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Nick Diaz files lawsuit against NSAC, says he’s willing to fight again if punishment is lifted
The strange saga surrounding welterweight Nick Diaz’s status took an interesting twist this week when the controversial competitor’s legal team filed a lawsuit against the Nevada State Athletic commission, stating the regulatory board had violated Diaz’s right to due process and acted conversely to their own laws. As a result, Diaz is looking to have his “summary suspension” lifted and the case against him thrown out.
Specifically, the points Diaz’s camp has taken issue with relate NSAC’s obligation to provide him with a formal hearing within 45 days and well as a statute saying temporary suspensions are only to be issued in the interest of “preserving public health”. Diaz was forcibly sidelined in early February and, despite repeated requests, has not been given an opportunity to plea his case in front of the NSAC. Based on the regulatory board’s lack of response it has been stated Diaz is in essence “indefinitely suspended” and unable to make a living because of it.
Diaz’s disciplinary issues stem from having tested positive for marijuana metabolites after a February 4 fight with Carlos Condit. His side has argued his marijuana use is medicinal and, as he stopped smoking more than week before the fight, he did not violate any rules.
Also worth noting, in a sworn affidavit filed along with the legal documents submitted to the NSAC, Diaz stated, “If the summary suspension is set aside, I would be prepared to compete against Mr. Condit or against any other opponent deemed suitable immediately.” The statement is the first time the 28-year old has addressed the likelihood of fighting again instead of remaining prematurely retired.
It is unknown when the NSAC will address the allegations from Diaz’s counsel.
Check out full versions of the documents below thanks to SBNation by clicking on this link.
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Good news, homies. Despite his ongoing legal battle with the Nevada State Athletic Commission...
Good news, homies. Despite his ongoing legal battle with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), top welterweight contender Nick Diaz will be allowed to corner his brother Nate on May 5 against Jim Miller in the main event of UFC on FOX 3 in East Rutherford, NJ, according to MMA Weekly.
Photo courtesy of Mark J. Rebilas via US PRESSWIRE
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaNick Diaz Announces Lawsuit Against NSAC, Mentions Octagon Return Vs. Carlos Condit
It appears retirement is not something Nick Diaz plans on sticking to. Recently, Diaz announced that he has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada State Athletic Commission following his post-fight drug test that came back with traces of marijuana in his system. NSAC has yet to hold a hearing for the test, so Diaz feels [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertDiaz sues Nevada State Athletic Commission
MMA Fighting reports that Nick Diaz has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada State Athletic Commission. In addition, Diaz’s attorney filed a preliminary injunction which would stay Diaz’s suspension related to his failed drug test from UFC 143.
Via MMA Fighting:
The suit is asking the court to immediately stay the summary suspension handed out to Diaz by the NSAC as well as to enjoin the NSAC from going ahead in any further disciplinary proceedings. Diaz’s complaint also asks the court to declare his due process rights have been violated by the NSAC’s failure to promptly convene a hearing to determine the merits of the disciplinary complaint against him.
Diaz – Prelim Injunction
Diaz vs. NSAC
Diaz’s attorney stated that according to statute, Diaz’s disciplinary hearing must have been heard within 45 days of the temporary suspension or it would consider the complaint dismissed. However, Diaz failed to appear at a temporary suspension hearing according to the NSAC.
Payout Perspective:
This will be interesting to see how the court rules on April 14th – the date of the preliminary injunction hearing. Diaz is not challenging the merits of the NSAC’s complaint, but the process. This could have major implications for the NSAC and athletic commissions on a broader scale as it relates to how it governs.
Diaz indicates that he is ready to fight immediately if the suspension is lifted. This could be helpful for the UFC for its late summer/fall schedule as a rematch with Carlos Condit would fill a PPV main event in prelude to a GSP showdown in Montreal.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutSearchable text of Nick Diaz due process lawsuit against Nevada @MMASupremacy @ultmma @mmatorch
Nick Diaz and his lawyer Ross Goodman have had enough of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. So, they've sued Keith Kizer's crew.
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Read the full article at Fight OpinionNick Diaz sues Nevada State Athletic Commission, seeks dismissal of suspension
Retired UFC welterweight Nick Diaz is looking for his day in court.
Diaz's lawyer, Ross Goodman, on Tuesday filed suit against the Nevada
State Athletic Commission seeking relief for his client against a
temporary suspension the camp feels is unlawful.
The lawsuit was first reported by MMAFighting.com.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieVideo: Alistair Overeem being treated by testosterone doctor in Texas
"Your fame is gonna grow by leaps and bounds over the next year. I just hope you're ready for it."
That's a word of caution from former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Tra Telligman, who introduced embattled Dutch striker Alistair Overeem to Dr. Hector Oscar Molina.
Overeem would indeed become famous this year -- but probably not in the way "Trauma" was predicting.
That's because "Demolition Man," who grew up in Holland and currently resides in Las Vegas, found it necessary to travel to a male performance enhancement doctor in Texas to treat, of all things, an injured rib.
I guess anti-inflammatory medication is very difficult to find in Nevada.
In any event, Overeem was injecting himself with medication that was (oops!) laced with testosterone, which caused him to fail a pre-fight drug test back on March 27 -- but don't blame "The Reem" -- turns out Doc Molina had secretly juiced up the needles without telling anyone.
It still got him benched for nine months from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
Video of an unsuspecting Overeem doing his thing (via MMA.tv), complete with cameos from Molina and Telligman, after the jump.
For more on Overeem's hearing and the fallout from UFC 146 click here and here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaHighlights From Alistair Overeem’s NSAC Hearing
Clips from Tuesday’s NSAC hearing where Alistair Overeem and his attorney met with the Nevada State Athletic Commission to answer questions pertaining to his positive test for elevated amounts of testosterone. Included are statements from Alistair, his attorney, and the ruling the commission handed down at the end of the hearing. Thanks to MMAWeekly.com for [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertAlistair Overeem Hearing Final Statements and Verdict (Video)
MMAWeekly.com was on the scene at the Alistair Overeem hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday where the former K-1 Grand Prix champion was denied a license and essentially suspended from competition for 9 months.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com's Joshua Carey on 'The Fight Club Chicago' at 4:10 p.m. ET
MMAjunkie.com contributor Joshua Carey is a guest on today's edition of "The Fight Club Chicago" at 4:10 p.m. ET (1:10 p.m. PT).
Carey and host Steven Muehlhausen discuss Tuesday's massive news day, which included Alistair Overeem's appearance before the Nevada State Athletic Commission, as well the rescheduling of Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II.
Catch the show live at www.sportstownchicago.com/fightclub.
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UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem went before the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday to plead his case and learn his fate for recent drug test results.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyAlistair Overeem denied license to fight, may reapply with NSAC on Dec. 27
LAS VEGAS - Alistair Overeem will be on the shelf until at least Dec. 27.
After a lengthy Tuesday hearing in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Overeem was denied a license to fight in Nevada and must now wait nine months before reapplying with the commission.
The ruling was a bit of a concession from the NSAC, which has the right to enforce a one-year waiting period in such circumstances.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAlistair Overeem Denied License, Not Allowed To Fight for 9 Months
Alistair Overeem appeared before the Nevada State Athletic Commission to answer to the charges of his elevated testosterone test, and the final result will keep the UFC heavyweight out of action for almost all of 2012.
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Alistair Overeem’s Continuance Request Denied, Gets 9-Month Suspension from NSAC
Alistair Overeem was denied a continuance in his hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday and given a nine-month suspension for his positive test for elevated testosterone levels.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAAlistair Overeem Denied Fight License, Can Seek New License Late In 2012
Alistair Overeem was denied his fight license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday, and will not be allowed to re-apply for nine months. The commission ruled after several hours of hearings. Overeem’s suspension will be backdated to March 27 of this year, allowing him a chance to compete right near the end of [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertAlistair Overeem Goes Before NSAC In Regards To Failed Drug Test
Alistair Overeem has lost his spot against UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos for the title. Now, he’s fighting to keep his reputation intact. Overeem went before the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday seeking a continuance in regards to his failed drug test for elevated levels of testosterone. Overeem’s attorney, David Chesnoff, asked for [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertAsk the Fight Doc: What do you make of Alistair Overeem's excuse for failed test?
Alistair Overeem finally broke his silence on Monday to explain why a surprise drug test detected elevated testosterone levels.
The failed test ultimately cost Overeem a slot in next month's UFC 146 heavyweight title fight, and today, he goes before the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
In our latest installment of "Ask the Fight Doc," MMAjunkie.com medical columnist and consultant Dr. Johnny Benjamin discusses Overeem's excuse that a prescribed medication unknowingly contained testosterone.
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UFC 146 Update: Frank Mir to Fight Junior dos Santos, JDS is Big Betting Favorite
Although Dana White said he was going to wait until Alistair Overeem stood before the Nevada State Athletic Commission on a ruling on whether or not they would approve a license for him to fight, the UFC went ahead and made Frank Mir vs Junior dos Santos official. The originally scheduled JDS vs Overeem would [...]
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Alistair Overeem issues a statement and explains why he tested positive for PEDs
April 24th is the date in which LayzieTheSavage will enter the Nevada State Athletic Commission court room and stream the entire hearing live on MiddleEasy at absolutely no charge. Now with just about twenty-four hours until his hearing, Overeem has issued a statement through Authentic Sports Management just minutes ago explaining why he tested positive for performance enhancing drugs on the eve of his now-defunct title shot against Junior dos Santos.
“To my friends and fans,
I am deeply saddened to announce that on Friday, April 20, I respectfully withdrew from the May 26 event so that I can request a continuance until my situation with the Nevada State Athletic Commission is resolved.
I cannot express how sorry I am to the Commission, Junior Dos Santos, the fans, the owners and employees of the UFC, my friends and family and anyone else who this has affected.
I absolutely do not believe in, nor do I use performance-enhancing drugs. I am a clean fighter and I will do whatever it takes to prove this to everyone.
Prior to the UFC 146 press conference in March, I aggravated an old rib injury on my left side. My doctor prescribed, and I accepted, an anti-inflammatory medication that was mixed with testosterone. I was completely unaware that testosterone was one of the ingredients in the medication. Although I was unaware, I do realize it is my job to know what I am putting into my body.
I respect the Nevada Commissioners and Executive Director Keith Kizer and what they are doing to keep the sport of mixed martial arts regulated and safe for athletes. I look forward to working with them in the days and weeks ahead.
Friends and fans, I ask for your patience as I work through this matter. Please support me. I promise to return to the Octagon soon.”
Well, there you have it. It's also important to note the reason why Alistair Overeem hasn't been removed from the official MiddleEasy Frate Trane list is because we are huge advocates of 'due process' on the site. Essentially, the dude is innocent until proven guilty -- and we will all know the verdict roughly this time tomorrow.
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Read the full article at Middle EasyAlistair Overeem responds to UFC 146 removal, blames anti-inflammatory meds (not PEDs)
"The Reem" has come clean. Well, so to speak.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Alistair Overeem today (April 23, 2012) has broken his silence over a failed drug test administered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) back on March 27, one that returned a testosterone-to-epitestosterone (T/E) level of 14:1 and forced his removal from the upcoming UFC 146 pay-per-view (PPV) event on May 26 in Las Vegas.
"Demolition Man" explains why in his official statement:
I absolutely do not believe in, nor do I use performance-enhancing drugs. I am a clean fighter and I will do whatever it takes to prove this to everyone. Prior to the UFC 146 press conference in March, I aggravated an old rib injury on my left side. My doctor prescribed, and I accepted, an anti-inflammatory medication that was mixed with testosterone. I was completely unaware that testosterone was one of the ingredients in the medication. Although I was unaware, I do realize it is my job to know what I am putting into my body. I respect the Nevada Commissioners and Executive Director Keith Kizer and what they are doing to keepthe sport of mixed martial arts regulated and safe for athletes. I look forward to working with them in the days and weeks ahead.
More on this in just a bit.
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Alistair Overeem Explains Why He Failed Pre-UFC 146 Drug Test
Alistair Overeem has broken his silence for the first time since the Nevada State Athletic Commission announced earlier this month that he failed a pre-UFC 146 drug test. Overeem, who was scheduled to meet Junior dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title next month until the promotion replaced him with Frank Mir, issued a written statement explaining why his testosterone to epitestosterone ratio came back at an above-limit 14:1. The NSAC's T/E ratio limit is 6:1.In the statement, Overeem announced that he has withdrawn his NSAC license application and explained why his T/E ratio was so high. You can read the full statement below.
To my friends and fans,I am deeply saddened to announce that on Friday, April 20, I respectfully withdrew from the May 26 event so that I can request a continuance until my situation with the Nevada State Athletic Commission is resolved.I cannot express how sorry I am to the Commission, Junior Dos Santos, the fans, the owners and employees of the UFC, my friends and family and anyone else who this has affected.I absolutely do not believe in, nor do I use performance-enhancing drugs. I am a clean fighter and I will do whatever it takes to prove this to everyone.Prior to the UFC 146 press conference in March, I aggravated an old rib injury on my left side. My doctor prescribed, and I accepted, an anti-inflammatory medication that was mixed with testosterone. I was completely unaware that testosterone was one of the ingredients in the medication. Although I was unaware, I do realize it is my job to know what I am putting into my body.I respect the Nevada Commissioners and Executive Director Keith Kizer and what they are doing to keepthe sport of mixed martial arts regulated and safe for athletes. I look forward to working with them in the days and weeks ahead.Friends and fans, I ask for your patience as I work through this matter. Please support me. I promise to return to the Octagon soon.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseThe Oddessa Line: Champ Dos Santos opens as -500 favorite over Mir at UFC 146
UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos has opened as a massive favorite over ex-champ Frank Mir, who officially replaced Alistair Overeem in the UFC 146 headliner on Friday.
With Overeem facing a Tuesday hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Mir now gets his title shot.
Noted MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa today told MMAjunkie.com he's opened Dos Santos as a -500 favorite with Mir the +350 underdog.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFrank Mir will replace Alistair Overeem in title-fight against Junior dos Santos
It seems UFC President Dana White is not willing to wait another week for an outcome in Alistair Overeem‘s situation with the NSAC. White, following another live episode of The Ultimate Fighter, announced Frank Mir will replace Overeem and face Junior dos Santos for the heavyweight title at UFC 146 on May 26.
Overeem is currently scheduled to go before the Nevada State Athletic Commission next week in hopes of obtaining his fight license while explaining a drug test he failed for an extraordinarily high level of testosterone in his system.
“Taking off to Atlanta!!!! May 26th is now Mir vs. JDS for the HW title in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand,” White wrote on his Twitter account.
It remains to be seen what will happen now with Overeem or Cain Velasquez. Velasquez was scheduled to face Mir in a #1 contender match on the same card. MMAFighting confirmed withVelasquez’s management that the former champ will remain on the card. However, no new opponent has been booked for the vacancy created by Mir.
Dos Santos posted on his Twitter account following the announcement, “Dana White just said I get a new opponent to fight on May 26th for the HW title. JDS vs. Mir. Let’s do it.”
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainFrank Mir Replaces Alistair Overeem Against Junior dos Santos at UFC 146
Frank Mir has officially replaced Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC 146, according to UFC President Dana White. Mir is now slated to fight UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos on May 26, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
White tweeted out the news late Friday night.
Mir's original opponent, Cain Velasquez, will remain on the card, however a replacement opponent has yet to be decided, Velasquez's manager Bob Cook told MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani.
Overeem's status was thrown into jeopardy earlier this month when the former Strikeforce champion failed a random pre-fight drug test, resulting in a 14:1 testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio that was well above Nevada's 6:1 limit.
Overeem is currently scheduled to plead his case in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday. The fighter's manager, Glenn Robinson, recently stated that Overeem had a reasonable explanation for the failed test.
Frank Mir (16-5) rides a three-fight win streak into the title bout, counting victories over Mirko Filipovic, Roy Nelson and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseAlistair Overeem out, Frank Mir in against Junior Dos Santos at UFC 146
Alistair Overeem will get his day in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission next week, but UFC officials aren't waiting around.
UFC president Dana White announced late Friday night that Overeem has been pulled from the main event of UFC 146, and Frank Mir will now face Junior Dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title.
Mir was originally expected to face Cain Velasquez. White did not immediately reveal if Velasquez will receive a new opponent.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieCain Velasquez: 'I want to fight against somebody who is clean'
Tough gloves and let's keep it "clean."
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 265-pound champion Cain Velasquez will try to get back on his heavyweight horse against Frank Mir at the upcoming UFC 146 event on May 26, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The "Sin City" line-up is currently in jeopardy after Alistair Overeem flunked his pre-fight drug test, and could leave Junior dos Santos without an opponent depending on the outcome of "Demolition Man's" hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) on April 24.
Velasquez, who UFC President Dana White insists will fight Mir no matter what changes take place in the main event, tells Kimura.se he just wants to fight someone who is clean, and will leave the rest up to the UFC.
"I think random drug testing is good. I've always been part of a sport where we were always randomly drug tested and that's good. I'm clean, I don't take anything and I'm happy to do those kinds of tests. I want to fight against somebody who is clean. If somebody isn't, that's definitely a big advantage for them. I want it to be on the same playing field. I'm hoping everyone is clean. With Overeem's situation, I think the UFC or commission will find something to do and definitely take care of the situation, so I'll just leave it in their hands."
Hear more from Velasquez on drug abuse in mixed martial arts (MMA) after the jump.
For more on Cain Velasquez vs. Frank Mir at UFC 146 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaNick Diaz NSAC Hearing Delayed As Medical-Marijuana Card Is Needed
Nick Diaz continues to fight his likely suspension for a failed post-fight drug test after marijuana was found in his system. Diaz, who announced his retirement from MMA after his loss to Carlos Condit, was scheduled to go before the Nevada State Athletic Commission on April 24. However, according to documents obtained by MMA Junkie’s [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertDana White explains King Mo's future with Zuffa to the 'dummies' in the MMA media
Could Muhammed Lawal, who was released from the Strikeforce promotion after lashing out at the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), one day return and fight again under the ZUFFA banner?
Well, yes and Mo.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White isn't taking a firm stance either way, following the former Light Heavyweight Champion's sentence, which equates to $39,000 and a nine month suspension after testing positive for Drostanolone on the heels of his Jan. 7 win no contest over Lorenz Larkin.
"King Mo" has since apologized for calling NSAC Chairperson Pat Lundvall a "racist bitch," and as White points out, it's all in how you handle yourself after you make a mistake.
From Whoa! TV:
"Yeah, King Mo. Here's the thing with that. Some of the dummies in the press started talking about me cutting him as if this was something between me and him. What people have to understand is this is way bigger than me and him. First of all, this guy's an unlicensed fighter. He just got busted for using something. Everybody has their due process, he'll have his day before the commission. He went before the commission and they said 'We're suspending you for nine months' and he got whatever was handed down to him. He has to go before the Nevada State Athletic Commission again before he can get licensed. That is not gonna be a fun day for him, I would have to imagine. Everybody make mistakes and it's all in how you handle yourself after you make those mistakes. I'm not Mr. Perfect. I've made a lot of mistake myself and I will make more."
More from the UFC boss after the jump.
For more on King Mo's recent troubles with the NSAC click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaVideo: Nick Diaz the skater
From pipe to half-pipe.
For those of you wondering what sidelined Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 170-pound contender Nick Diaz is doing (besides smoking medicinal marijuana) while his lawyer battles it out with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), wonder no more.
Middle Easy brings us footage of the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, who is apparently a Goofy-Foot, tic-tacking his way through the kitchen before handing his deck off to some unknown interloper, who flaunts a few moves of his own.
Diaz eventually reclaims the board and rattles off a couple of half-hearted Ollies before unleashing the elbows of doom for the viewing audience.
Who said he wasn't a fan of the camera?
It's hard to imagine why he would ever want to return to the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) when life in Stockton is so exciting and meaningful. In addition to grinding on the kitchen counter, Diaz can also continue to assassinate some hapless produce with his brother's samurai sword.
Find out what else Diaz is up to right here.
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Dana White staying tight-lipped on Alistair Overeem situation
Even the most casual UFC fan knows promotional president Dana White has a tendency to speak his mind even when his opinions are not necessarily in the best interest of the organization or other involved parties. As such, White has decided he won’t be sharing his thoughts on heavyweight Alistair Overeem until after the Dutchman faces the Nevada State Athletic Commission on April 24 to address allegations of testosterone abuse.
“We’re waiting to see what the Nevada State Athletic Commission (does). Just to address that real quick. I think I made myself pretty clear when this thing happened: I don’t have the temperament to talk about this. I will say things that you guys will love and I will hate next week,” explained White of Overeem at the post-event press conference for UFC on Fuel 2. White produced a profanity-laden rant when news of Overeem’s status originally broke, spewing venom at fighters who lack the intellect to avoid PED use.
White “Beyond Pissed” About Overeem Situation
“Everybody gets due process. Alistair Overeem will have his due process with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, we’ll see what happens and we’ll go from there. And, when it all goes down, somebody else will speak about this and not me,” White concluded on the matter.
The NSAC will decide whether or not to license Overeem when the two sides meet in a little more than a week. Chances are he will be denied though a legal loophole or extraordinarily convincing defense could flip the tables. If Overeem is not licensed he will be pulled from a title-fight with champion Junior dos Santos scheduled for May 26.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comDana White Says “Alistair Overeem Will Have His Due Process” In Regards To Upcoming Hearing
UFC president Dana White has decided to take the high road in regards to the ongoing Alistair Overeem situation that continues to push a dark cloud over the UFC 146 card. Overeem, who is scheduled to go before the Nevada State Athletic Commission in hopes of obtaining his fight license despite a failed pre-fight drug [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertDana White still certain UFC unable to conduct its own random PED testing
STOCKHOLM - With Alistair Overeem facing the Nevada State Athletic
Commission on April 24, UFC president Dana White is less than two weeks
away from knowing whether or not he'll still have Overeem's services in
the headlining slot of UFC 146.
Overeem, of course, is the latest fighter accused of abusing
testosterone replacement therapy after a random NSAC test found his
testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio was 14-to-1, well over the
allowable 6-to-1 ratio.
So is White now ready to ramp up monitoring and institute a UFC-run
random-testing procedure? Absolutely not, said White. It's simply not
realistic.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDana White 'Too Upset' to Talk About Alistair Overeem Situation, Will Wait for 'Due Process'
STOCKHOLM -- It’s not that UFC president Dana White would prefer not to talk about the Alistair Overeem situation, he told reporters both during and after the UFC on FUEL TV 2 press conference early Sunday morning. It’s that he feels like he can’t, for his own health and well-being."I will snap and freak out and I don’t want to do that," White told reporters following the conclusion of the press conference. "I don’t want to talk about it. I’m too upset about it. Seriously, I can’t talk about it."In case you couldn’t tell, White’s a little stressed about what’s going on with the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion at the moment. Can you blame him?
With a main event title fight between Overeem and UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos originally slated for UFC 146 on May 26, things were thrown into question after Overeem’s recent drug test with the Nevada State Athletic Commission came up positive for elevated testosterone levels. Now he’s looking at the possibility of being denied a license, and the UFC is looking at losing its highly anticipated main event.So yes, that irks White just a bit. Which is why he’s trying to hold his tongue until the matter is settled by the NSAC, he explained."Everybody gets due process," White said. "Alistair Overeem will have his due process with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. We’ll see what happens and we’ll go from there. When it all goes down, somebody else will speak about this. Not me."But as the Overeem situation has forced drug testing and testosterone use in MMA under the microscope, it seems more and more to be an inescapable topic. White maintained that the drug testing done on MMA fighters is the best and most thorough in pro sports, saying, "The [expletive] testing in this sport is insane. It is literally the gold standard in all of sports."And as for the guys who get caught by that testing? White had some words for them as well."You’re grown men. You’re [expletive] adults. You’re professional athletes. How many times do you have to be told not to do this? To the point where you just completely blow you’re entire [expletive] career?"Yeah, probably best that White doesn’t get too deep into this one at 1:30 a.m. in Stockholm. It’s already been a long night.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseDana White: Alistair Overeem will get his due process with the Nevada State Athletic Commission
As most of you know by now, Alistair Overeem tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone at a surprise drug test administered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) at a UFC 146 tickets on sale press conference.
He elected not to have his "B" sample tested and instead filed for his fight license. His hearing to determine whether or not he will be able to participate in the main event of the promotion's Memorial Day weekend extravaganza against Junior dos Santos on May 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Aside from fan backlash, which has been swift, this entire ordeal has caused UFC President Dana White a gigantic headache he simply doesn't need. Which explains why he was so pissed off when he first heard the news and is still pissed off to this very day.
In fact, the only reason White has stayed quiet on the situation is that he knows he'll blow a gasket if he gets into it. That and Overeem will get his due process in just over a week and he'll deal with the situation then.
And only then.
In the meantime, his first comments on the matter (via MMA Weekly) are biting, short and make it seem quite clear he's ready to cut the cord depending on how things turn out once Overeem goes in front of the Commission.
"We're waiting to see what the Nevada State Athletic Commission... just to address that. I think I made myself pretty clear when this thing happened. I don't have the temperament to talk about this. I will say things that you guys will love and I will hate, next week. So let me just say this: everybody gets due process. Alistair Overeem will have his due process with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, we'll see what happens, and we'll go from there. And when it all goes down, somebody else will speak about this, not me."
It's not hard to understand why White is so frustrated. For starters, Overeem told him straight up when he signed his UFC contract that he would never have a problem passing a drug test.
Secondly, this little snafu has created an impossible situation. Let's say Overeem goes in and gets his license with a defense that he needs testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and he didn't actually break any rules by having elevated levels when he did (which would be true in that case). How would fans react to that?
"The Reem" has been fending off drug accusations for years. Now that he's got a failed test under his belt, he's guilty as charged in the court of public opinion. Would anyone really be okay with Overeem fighting for -- and potentially winning -- the UFC heavyweight championship?
Doubtful.
But if contracts are already signed, it's possible White isn't able to remove "Demolition Man" from the fight as long as he's cleared by the NSAC. Which would mean the boss's hands are tied.
Hell, even if he wanted to remove Overeem from the fight, who would he use to replace him? Frank Mir vs. Cain Velasquez is already booked for the same card, and White has vowed not to mess with that fight. He's also completely squashed the Rally for Mark Hunt business. He still has zero desire to deal with Fedor Emelianenko and those crazy Russians and Dan Henderson will be at UFC 145 this coming Sat., April 21 in Atlanta to challenge the winner of the Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans fight.
Rock: Dana White's head: hard place.
As stated previously, d-day is April 24. Until then ...
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaAlistair Overeem Appears Set On Facing Junior Dos Santos At UFC 146
Hearing Alistair Overeem discuss his fight strategy for a May 26 bout at UFC 146 with Junior dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title would lead many to believe “The Reem” is anticipating his license being granted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Overeem is set to go before NSAC on April 24 in hopes [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertThe MMA Tete-A-Tete: Mark Hunt Fans, Alistair Overeem and TRT, Nick Diaz and Marijuana
On this edition of the MMA Tete-a-Tete, Coarsening the Discourse, Luke Thomas of MMA Fighting and I discuss the online mobilization of hardcore mixed martial arts (MMA) fans to get UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt a title shot against champion Junior dos Santos at UFC 146. We also look into the possibility of Alistair Overeem claiming he needs testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) before the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), Nick Diaz fighting back against the NSAC over marijuana use and Ben Askren squabbling with journalist Ariel Helwani.
Luke's pretty harsh on the #RallyforMarkHunt effort so that ought to get you haters nice and riled up. We also discuss the too-late-that-sex-video-is-already=on-the-internet quality of athletic commissions allowing any therapeutic use exemptions (TUE) for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
We also strongly disapprove of Ben Askren challenging Ariel Helwani to a cage fight.
We say this while openly rooting for both Overeem and Diaz to win their appeals.
I busted out my biker do-rag to embarrass my wife and Luke's beard is in fulsome blossom just for your viewing delight. Please enjoy.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowNick Diaz Faces Multi-Time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion Braulio Estima in Grappling Super Fight
Nick Diaz may still be awaiting to find out his fate in MMA from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, but that doesn't mean the Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu student can't stay busy in other areas.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyText of Team Diaz rebuttal to Nevada commission @MiddleEasy @ultmma @mmatorch @ekc
The legal tango back-and-forth between Nick Diaz's camp & the Nevada State Athletic Commission continues.
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Read the full article at Fight OpinionDiaz' lawyer files case against NSAC complaint
The new angle taken by the Nevada State Athletic Commission against UFC welterweight Nick Diaz has been sternly opposed by his lawyer.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caMichael Schiavello: 'Everyone is crucifying Alistair Overeem, but he hasn't technically cheated'
By now, everyone in the mixed martial arts (MMA) community is aware of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Alistair Overeem testing positive for high levels of testosterone during a random drug test by the NSAC, directly following a press conference for UFC 146.
But is Overeem being unfairly targeted?
That's the question "The Voice," Michael Schiavello, wants answered and is the question he was asking his colleagues on the panel of HDNet's "Inside MMA."
"You know, while we're talking about the subject, Kenny, I just wanna chime in here on a couple things that have been playing on my mind, the last week or so, since the news of Alistair (Overeem) broke. Alistair doesn't have a license with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), so how are they testing him in the first place when he doesn't have a license with them? By what jurisdiction are they testing him? And 'B,' everyone seems to be hanging Alistair out to dry. They've been nailing him to the cross and crucifying him, but it's still two months away from his fight. You know, he hasn't technically cheated. Because, unless he pisses hot on the fight night, how could he possibly have cheated? There's still an opportunity he can get from the 14:1 down to the allowed 6:1 level by fight time. But we're calling him out as a cheat, two months out from a fight?"
It should be noted that Schiavello is a long-time friend and supporter of "The Reem," and has interviewed him multiple times throughout his career.
"Demolition Man" has since filed an application to obtain his fighter's license in Nevada and his hearing is set for April 24, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) Executive Director Keith Kizer, who expects Overeem to be in attendance that day.
Overeem recently failed a drug test for elevated levels of testosterone, a ratio of 14:1, creating doubt that he will be able to go ahead with his scheduled heavyweight championship fight at UFC 146 on May 26 in Las Vegas against Junior dos Santos.
The Dutch striker, to date, hasn't requested that his "B" sample be tested to confirm the result of his "A" sample. Seems like an admission of guilt, but technically, it isn't.
But it certainly doesn't look good.
So what do you think? Does Schiavello have a point, or does his loyalty have him seeing the world through rose-colored glasses?
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Alistair Overeem Files Application for UFC 146 Fight, Commission Hearing Set for April 24 (MMAWeekly.com)
It appears Alistair Overeem ‘s fate for UFC 146 will be decided on April 24 at a hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. According to Keith Kizer, Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Overeem filed his application for a fight license last week, but because of a positive drug test returned for elevated levels of testosterone, he will have to appear before the commission to receive consideration for his application.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsAlistair Overeem Files Application for UFC 146 Fight, Commission Hearing Set for April 24
It appears Alistair Overeem's fate for UFC 146 will be decided on April 24 at a hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyAlistair Overeem’s hearing with the NSAC set for April 24
In a little more than two weeks the MMA world will finally have its answer concerning Alistair Overeem’s future where it pertains to participation at UFC 146. Overeem is currently scheduled to face heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at the event in headlining action but recently tested positive for an elevated level of testosterone and may not be licensed as a result.
According to Nevada State Athletic Commission chief executive Keith Kizer, Overeem will face the music on April 24 where he’ll not only need to offer a legitimate explanation regarding the amount of testosterone in his system but request his “B” sample is screened in hopes of having his name cleared.
The date came to light last week when Kizer stopped by The MMA Show. UFC President Dana White is expected to make a decision on Dos Santos’ title-defense shortly after the conclusion of Overeem’s meeting with the NSAC. If Overeem fails in his plea, as many pundits feel will be the case, the UFC is expected to replace him in the bout.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainJunior dos Santos, ‘When You Guys See Me Fighting, That’s Really Me’ (MMAWeekly.com)
UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is likely to get a new opponent for his planned May 26 title defense at UFC 146 in Las Vegas, and he’s finally talking about it. His original opposition, Alistair Overeem, failed a surprise drug test following last week’s UFC 146 kickoff press conference. Overeem, along with dos Santos and the four other fighters taking part in the promotional junket, were surprised immediately after by Nevada State Athletic Commission officials demanding a urine sample for screening.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsAlistair Overeem and the amazing testoterone colored piss test
There is an old proverb that says, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” That said, it is becoming evident that the mysticism of Alistair Overeem and his ridiculously huge physique is fading. The surprise drug tests conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on March 27th on all six heavyweights [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVJunior dos Santos Proclaims Drug-Free Status
A day after news broke that Alistair Overeem had failed a pre-UFC 146 drug test, there are still many more questions than answers. Overeem and his camp have yet to say anything, and it is still unclear whether the UFC will have to book a new main event for its Memorial Day weekend show. However, UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos, the man Overeem is, at least as of Thursday afternoon, still scheduled to fight on May 26, broke his silence on Twitter to proclaim his drug-free status. "I am professional and I'm champion without ever having used anything for better performance when you guys see me fighting that's really me," dos Santos wrote Thursday afternoon. JDS added that, much like the rest of the MMA community, he is unclear what's next for him. "About what happened to Overrem I don't know anything more than you guys know and for me It's between him and the Nevada Athletic Commission.
"I know a lot about me that's it!"
Keith Kizer, the Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director, told MMAFighting.com on Thursday that Overeem had a testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio of 14:1 in his failed urine test, well above the the state's 6:1 limit.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseDetails emerge on Overeem failed drug test (The Canadian Press)
TORONTO - Heavyweight Alistair Overeem's failed drug test showed a 14-1 testosterone-epitestosterone ratio, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsNSAC confirms 14-to-1 TE ratio, waiting to hear from UFC 146's Alistair Overeem
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has yet to hear whether Alistair Overeem would like a "B" sample from his surprise drug test screened for performance-enhancers.
He has also yet to indicate whether he'll apply for a license to fight Junior Dos Santos at UFC 146, NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer today told MMAjunkie.com.
A day after the "A" sample of that test came back for elevated levels of testosterone, Overeem is faced with two choices: try to exonerate himself or, for now, throw in the towel.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAlistair Overeem’s Chances of Fighting at UFC 146 Are Dim, Kizer Reveals 14 to 1 Ratio in Testing
The chances of Alistair Overeem fighting at UFC 146 seem to be dwindling by the minute as the former K-1 Grand Prix champion deals with a positive drug test from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyAlistair Overeem Tests Positive for Elevated Testosterone: Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On Wednesday, April 4, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) confirmed that heavyweight Alistair Overeem had tested positive for elevated testosterone when he was recently screened following a press conference for UFC 146.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsBREAKING NEWS: Alistair Overeem Failed His Pre-UFC 146 Fight Drug Test, Title-Bout Likely Off
Current UFC heavyweight No. 1 contender and former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem has failed the surprise pre-fight drug test given by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
MMA Junkie’s Steven Marrocco confirmed with NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer that Overeem’s “A” sample was flagged for an elevated T/E ration that exceeded a 10-to-1 ratio. The limit is 6-to-1.
Kizer added that Overeem’s can request to have his “B” sample tested, and if that passes, he could apply for a fight license in the state.
Overeem and Junior dos Santos were set to meet for the UFC heavyweight title on May 26 at UFC 146 on an all-heavyweight main card. The five other heavyweights who were tested – dos Santos, Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez, Roy Nelson and Antonio Silva – all passed.
As it stands, we will all wait and see what the UFC and Overeem decide to do about this. One thing is for certain, UFC president Dana White is not a happy person right now.
Photo credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertThe MMA (After) Hour: Mo Lawal on Conversation With NSAC's Pat Lundvall, Where He'll Fight Next
On this edition of The MMA (After) Hour, we spoke to the polarizing "King" Muhammed Lawal about reaching out to the Nevada State Athletic Commission's Pat Lundvall to apologize for last week's offensive tweet, his current relationship with Zuffa, the offers he has received from other organizations, whether he will go to WWE, WrestleMania 28 and when he expects to fight again.
Listen to the interview after the jump or download the audio here.
The MMA (After) Hour: King Mo Interview
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseNick Diaz fan tattoo honors PRIDE submission win over Takanori Gomi
You call yourself a Nick Diaz fan?
Step aside, Jack, as this dedicated soul has gone and one-upped you -- and every other Diaz fan this side of the western hemisphere -- thanks to his new tattoo that honors the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion's 2007 submission win over Takanori Gomi under the PRIDE banner.
The victory was eventually overturned and ruled a "no contest" when Diaz tested positive for marijuana.
That's because PRIDE 33: "Second Coming" was held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and left its fighters under the scrutiny of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
Sound familiar?
That means his sensational second round gogoplata over "The Fireball Kid" went up in smoke, but can still be relived through the power of YouTube.
And this young man's zeal.
Watch a video of said tattoo finding a home (courtesy of Middle Easy) after the jump.
Confession time Maniacs ... who has ugly ink and why?
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaNSAC: Overeem's drug test shows Testosterone levels "higher than normal"
Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a surprise drug testing for UFC 146 main card fighters at last week's pre-fight press conference in Las Vegas. Frank Mir, Junior dos Santos, Antonio Silva, Cain Velasquez and Roy "Big Country" Nelso all tested negative for illegal substances, however, it was "The Demolition Man" Alistair Overeem whose test showed testosterone levels "higher than normal".
Here's the word from NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer (via MMAMania.com):
"The following athletes were tested
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Read the full article at Low Kick‘King Mo’ Lawal Would Be Welcomed By Bellator, Super Fight League
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal may be suspended for nine months due to a positive drug test, but that doesn’t mean other promotions can’t try and obtain his services.
Last week, after a Twitter outburst directed towards the Nevada State Athletic Commission results in his release from Strikeforce, Lawal was left pondering what would be in store for him going forward.
Well, if Bellator Fighting Championship or the Super Fight League out of India have anything to say about it, Lawal will not be unemployed for very long, as both promotion CEO’s recently informed MMA Fighting’s Mike Chiappetta.
“He’s too talented of a fighter,” said Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Look at him and what he was able to accomplish in a series of fights. So yeah, I’d absolutely talk to him, and I anticipate I will be talking to him.”
Ken Pavia, the CEO of the SFL, said, “It goes without saying that the SFL would love to have ‘King Mo’ fight in our organization. We’ll use best efforts to make it happen.”
Lawal is a former Strikeforce champion. He tested positive for a steroid following a fight with Lorenz Larkin – that he won, but had changed to a no-contest due to the positive test. Lawal has also expressed interest in a possible appearance or two in professional wrestling, so it seems he could be the hottest free agent on the market right now.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertKing Mo Lawal Emotional Apology to NSAC: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On a Comcast Sportsnet (CSN) exclusive video interview, King Mo Lawal made an apology to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). "I was out of line for calling the woman the 'b' word and I was wrong for that.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsMuhammed "King Mo" Lawal: I was out of line for calling the NSAC woman the b-word
After venting his frustrations with the Nevada State Athletic Commission earlier this week, and being subsequently released by ZUFFA for his poor choice in words while doing so, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal is expressing remorse.Lawal was put in the hot seat after testing positive for banned substances following his victory over Lorenz Larkin in January. Despite accepting the result of the test, "King Mo" has denied any intent to illegally gain an edge over his opponent.With that in mind, the former
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Read the full article at Low KickKing Mo’s Manager Lashes Out at NSAC: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Things didn't exactly go well for Muhammed Lawal at his recent hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. And his reaction to the way things went down with the commission brought more problems his way. After being slapped with a nine-month suspension and $39,000 fine...
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsKing Mo Released From Strikeforce
“King” Mo Lawal’s day just went from bad to truly awful. After being fined and suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission in a hearing on Tuesday afternoon, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion has been released from the organization. The news was first reported by MMAJunkie.com, and confirmed by Lawal’s manager, Mike Kogan, to MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani.In a brief statement over email, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker wrote only, "Following the outcome of today's hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and his subsequent reaction, STRIKEFORCE has released Muhammad Lawal from his contract."
When reached for comment on Tuesday evening, Lawal told MMA Fighting that he thought his comments on Twitter aimed at NSAC commissioner Pat Lundvall were the root cause of his release.
In a tweet that has since been deleted, Lawal referred to Lundvall as a “racist b--ch” for asking him if he could speak and read English when he filled out the pre-fight questionnaire. The commission suggested that Lawal hadn’t been forthcoming in his answers about injuries and medications he’d taken before the fight, and the accusation bothered him, as he told MMA Fighting earlier today. On Tuesday evening Lawal explained his Twitter reaction, saying, “When I showed up to the hearing, I proved that I can speak and I can read. I don’t know when, but she got mad at me, got irritated, and was like, ‘Look, can you speak and read English?’ Now to me, that’s an insult.”He added, “Growing up through high school and college, I’d get asked, ‘Do you speak English instead of jive? Do you speak English instead of ebonics?’ For a grown woman to talk to me like that, knowing I’m a college graduate, born in America? I grew up in the south, in Tennessee, went to Oklahoma State, traveled the world, and for her to talk to me like that, that’s disrespectful.”
Earlier on Tuesday, the NSAC voted to suspend Lawal for nine months and fine him a total of $39,000 for his positive drug test for the steroid drostanolone following his win over Lorenz Larkin in a Strikeforce event on Jan. 7. The suspension is retroactive to the date of the fight, leaving him eligible to re-apply for licensing in September of 2012.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseStrikeforce cuts King Mo for taking steroids and branding NSAC Chairperson a 'racist bitch'
It hasn't been a banner year for former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Lawal.
Not at all.
"King Mo" tested positive for steroids following a knockout win over Lorenz Larkin earlier this year, then contracted such a serious staph infection that he didn't care if he died, was fined $39,000 and suspended for nine months from mixed martial arts (MMA) competition for "taking his punishment like a man" and now has been handed his official walking papers.
That's right, Zuffa -- the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce -- has released Lawal from his contract because of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) ruling this afternoon, as well as Lawal's immediate reaction to hearing the news.
Strikeforce Scott Coker issued the following statement via MMAFighting.com:
"Following the outcome of today's hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and his subsequent reaction, STRIKEFORCE has released Muhammad Lawal from his contract."
The "reaction" refers to Lawal branding NSAC Chairperson Pat Lundvall a "racist bitch" for her line of questioning during the hearing, who inquired whether or not the former Oklahoma State University wrestling standout could "read or speak English." It clearly rubbed Lawal, who was born and bred in the southern United States, the wrong way and "reminded him of negative past experiences."
Lawal has since removed the controversial rant on Twitter, which is the wrong place to vent frustrations and make outrageous statements. Just ask Miguel Torres, who was notoriously cut -- and then re-hired -- for his tasteless "rape van" joke.
On the flip side, the good news is that Torres, as well as Nate Marquardt, are living (and recent) examples that a Zuffa release is not the end of the line. He'll have more than enough time to get healthy, return to form and ply his trade elsewhere.
Let's also remember that Lawal is a fan-favorite in Japan. So, too, is Quinton Jackson, who recently requested -- and was granted -- his UFC release once he satisfies one more fight for the promotion.
Perhaps the pair, who can't stand each other, are now on a collision course to throwdown in the "Land of the Rising Sun" in early 2013. Sometimes these things happen for a reason.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMo Lawal Cut From Strikeforce, NSAC Hearing and Lawal's 'Reaction' to Blame, Says Scott Coker
“King” Mo Lawal’s day just went from bad to truly awful. After being fined and suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission in a hearing on Tuesday afternoon, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion has been released from the organization. The news was first reported by MMAJunkie.com, and confirmed by Lawal’s manager, Mike Kogan, to MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani.In a brief statement over email, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker wrote only, "Following the outcome of today's hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and his subsequent reaction, STRIKEFORCE has released Muhammad Lawal from his contract."
When reached for comment on Tuesday evening, Lawal told MMA Fighting that he thought his comments on Twitter aimed at NSAC commissioner Pat Lundvall were the root cause of his release.
In a tweet that has since been deleted, Lawal referred to Lundvall as a “racist b--ch” for asking him if he could speak and read English when he filled out the pre-fight questionnaire. The commission suggested that Lawal hadn’t been forthcoming in his answers about injuries and medications he’d taken before the fight, and the accusation bothered him, as he told MMA Fighting earlier today. On Tuesday evening Lawal explained his Twitter reaction, saying, “When I showed up to the hearing, I proved that I can speak and I can read. I don’t know when, but she got mad at me, got irritated, and was like, ‘Look, can you speak and read English?’ Now to me, that’s an insult.”He added, “Growing up through high school and college, I’d get asked, ‘Do you speak English instead of jive? Do you speak English instead of ebonics?’ For a grown woman to talk to me like that, knowing I’m a college graduate, born in America? I grew up in the south, in Tennessee, went to Oklahoma State, traveled the world, and for her to talk to me like that, that’s disrespectful.”
Earlier on Tuesday, the NSAC voted to suspend Lawal for nine months and fine him a total of $39,000 for his positive drug test for the steroid drostanolone following his win over Lorenz Larkin in a Strikeforce event on Jan. 7. The suspension is retroactive to the date of the fight, leaving him eligible to re-apply for licensing in September of 2012.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC president cuts Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal
In another devastating blow, former Strikeforce champ Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal has been released from his Strikeforce contract.
UFC president Dana White today confirmed the news to MMAjunkie.com but declined to comment on the release.
Following a nine-month suspension issued today by the Nevada State
Athletic Commission, Lawal lashed out on Twitter, which led to his
ouster.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce's 'King Mo' on NSAC: Coming to Vegas for license? Just stay home
"It's whatever" is what former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal told MMAjunkie.com not long after the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended him for failing a post-fight drug test.
But that dismissive statement covers Lawal's anger at the commission over what he feels was a predetermined outcome at a meeting held today in Las Vegas.
"I don't think anybody gets a fair shake when it comes to anything in Vegas," Lawal said.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieKing Mo slams 'racist bitch' at Nevada State Athletic Commission
I get the feeling that Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) Chairperson Pat Lundvall won't be getting a Christmas card from former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Lawal this holiday season.
That's because "King Mo" was fined $39,000 and suspended for nine months after testing positive for Drostanolone following his Jan. 7 win over Lorenz Larkin, which has now been changed to a "no contest" as part of his sentence.
While Lawal did not intend to deny the outcome of his failed test, he was clearly offended by Lundvall's line of questioning at today's hearing, which "Mo" slammed earlier this afternoon via his official Twitter account:
I shoulda stayed home! Lol. NSAC had they mind made up b4 we got there! Lol. All the research we did and disclosed to em! They ignored! LOL. I honestly feel like Lundvall was a racist bitch asking me if I can read or speak english. Go on somewhere with that bullshit bitch!!! That one commissioner was bogus. The rest were coo and they were white and latino.
Here more from Lawal in his first interview following his NSAC hearing, after the jump.
More details on King Mo's steroid suspension here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaNevada Commission Drops the Hammer on King Mo Lawal (MMAWeekly.com)
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal ‘s fate was handed down to him at a hearing held by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday. The hammer was dropped on the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion. Lawal appeared before the commission to answer for a positive steroid test stemming from his Jan. 7 bout and win over Lorenz Larkin in Strikeforce. The former champion explained to the commission that he had taken a supplement sold to him at a general fitness store, but was unaware that the ingredients could potentially lead to a positive drug...
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Nevada Commission Hands ‘King Mo’ 9-Month Suspension, Changes Jan. 7 Victory to No Contest
The Nevada State Athletic Commission voted on Tuesday to place a nine-month suspension on former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal after the fighter tested positive for an anabolic steroid in his last fight.
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Read the full article at SherdogNevada Commission Drops the Hammer on King Mo Lawal
Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal's fate was handed down to him at a hearing held by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday, and the hammer was dropped on the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMuhammed Lawal suspended for nine months
The Nevada State Athletic Commission held a hearing today concerning the positive steroid test of Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal and things did not turn out to well for the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight. Lawal was suspended nine months, fined 30 percent of his salary for the fight, and will surrender his win bonus. In addition, the fight result was changed to a no contest
On January 7, Lawal defeated Lorenz Larkin via a second round knockout. However, after the fight Lawal’s drug test
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Strikeforce Issues Statement on Muhammed Lawal
STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker released the following statement today regarding Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal and the recent findings of the Nevada State Athletic Commission:“Following the outcome of today’s hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and his subsequent reaction, STRIKEFORCE has released Muhammed Lawal from his contract.”
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Read the full article at UFCCesar Gracie talks Nick Diaz's suspension
Nick Diaz is facing a lengthy suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to the fact that his UFC 143 drug test came up positive for marijuana metabolites.
The positive test was the second of Diaz’s career and it is widely believed that he will be suspended for a year when he stands in front of the Commission for his full hearing. Diaz and his lawyer have made it clear that they are going to fight the suspension.
Recently Diaz’s trainer and manager, Cesar Gracie spoke about why
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Read the full article at Low KickKing Mo To Address Positive Steroid Test With NSAC On March 27
King Mo finally has a date with the NSAC.
MMA Junkie is reporting that Lawal will appear before the Nevada State Athletic Commission in two weeks at a hearing on March 27 to address his positive test for the steroid Drostanolone following his victory over Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce “Rockhold vs. Jardine.”
Lawal still denies that he knowingly took a performance-enhancing substance, but he isn’t expected to contest the result, according to his manager Mike Kogan. Instead, they plan to show the commission how they discovered a tainted supplement Lawal took led to the positive test and let the commission decide how to handle it.
“Ultimately an athlete is responsible for what he/she puts in their body, and Mr. Lawal’s intent is not to shift blame or find an excuse,” stated the letter sent to the Attorney General. “His intent was to figure out for himself what may have caused this positive test so that he can make proper adjustments to his supplement list and avoid this nightmare in the future.”
“We’re going to go in there and explain to them the same story that we’ve been saying all along, and see what happens,” Kogan said. “When we originally wrote [the letter], it was for internal use and in the media. I don’t know anything about these commissioners and what they know and what they don’t know, so we’re going to give a little history on [Lawal's wrestling background] and add a little bit more of answering the questions of previous research (about the supplement).
It will be up to the commission at that point to decide what to do with Lawal. At the moment, he is facing a one-year suspension, a fine and having his win over Larkin changed to a no-contest.
Image via Dave Mandel for Sherdog
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertMuhammed 'King Mo' Lawal to appear before NSAC on March 27
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will in two weeks decide the immediate professional fate of Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal.
NSAC executive director Keith Kizer on Tuesday told MMAjunkie.com that the former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champ
is scheduled to appear at a commission meeting on March 27 in Las Vegas.
Lawal faces a possible one-year suspension, a fine,
and the overturning of his recent win over Lorenz Larkin to a
no-contest.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMA Fighting Live Chat: Rampage vs. Shogun 2 and TUF: Live Discussion
There may not be any UFC events until mid-April, but as is common in mixed martial arts, there's plenty to still discuss. From Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's tantrum to Nick Diaz's challenge to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) to the debut of The Ultimate Fighter on FX, there's no shortage of hot topics in the sport we love.
Join MMA Fighting at 1 pm ET as we discuss these issues and whatever you want to talk about during today's live chat. We'll naturally breakdown the aforementioned topics, but your questions, comments, gripes and compliments regarding whatever is on your mind is just as welcome.
And what better what to chat than with the fantastic ScribbleLive platform? Note: you can login to the ScribbleLive service with Facebook, Twitter or by creating your own username. It couldn't be easier, so you've got no excuse to miss it.
So, be back here at 1pm ET for this week's live chat. I will talk to you then.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseVideo: Nick Diaz kills a fruit with his samurai sword
For those of you wondering what Nick Diaz is doing (besides smoking medicinal marijuana) while his lawyer battles it out with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), wonder no more.
Middle Easy found this little gem that features the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion cutting fruit in half with a samurai sword, thanks to some softball-esque arc pitching from brother Nate that puts it right in the 209 wheelhouse. Unfortunately the video is best viewed from the fetal position, as the unknown female videographer has yet to master the advanced technique of shooting in landscape mode.
Find out what else Diaz is up to right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaThiago Silva on Brandon Vera Injury: I Think He Broke a Nail
Thiago Silva has been away from the Octagon for more than a year since having his license revoked by the Nevada State Athletic Commission following UFC 125, when the Brazilian light heavyweight admitted to altering his urine sample for a post-fight drug screen.
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Read the full article at SherdogTUF live cast member Jeremy Larsen was medically suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission...
TUF live cast member Jeremy Larsen was medically suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after his win over Jeff Smith on the premiere episode of the reality series. He is suspended until April 9th due to a scalp laceration, but can be released early by doctors after March 16th. It is unclear at this time if he will be removed from the show due to the suspension.
HT MMA Junkie
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowDiaz Camp Issues Response to NSAC Complaint, Claims Marijuana Metabolites Not Prohibited
Nick Diaz’s attorney has issued a written response to the Nevada State Athletic Commission in regard to the disciplinary complaint filed by the NSAC after Diaz’s headlining Feb. 4 contest with Carlos Condit at UFC 143 in Las Vegas
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Read the full article at SherdogUltimate Fighter Live Medical Suspensions Includes One Fighter Who Made the House
The medical suspensions stemming from the Ultimate Fighter Live debut have been released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the list includes a fighter who won his way into the house.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUltimate Fighter Live Medical Suspensions Includes One Fighter Who Made the House
The medical suspensions stemming from the Ultimate Fighter Live debut have been released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the list includes a fighter who won his way into the house.
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Read the full article at MMA Weekly'TUF: Live' cast member Jeremy Larsen medically suspended, status TBD
At first glance, Jeremy Larsen appears he might be the first injury dropout from "The Ultimate Fighter: Live."
The Nevada State Athletic Commission medically suspended the fighter after he sustained a laceration to his scalp during a win at Friday's opening round of the reality show's 32-main tournament.
Larsen is now forced to sidelines until April 9, but NSAC doctors can clear him early after March 16. That could allow him to compete in the next round of the lightweights-only season of the show.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC's Diaz officially suspended for failed drug test
Nick Diaz won't be competing in Nevada any time soon after being officially suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caNSAC Suspends Nick Diaz for Positive Marijuana Test Until Disciplinary Hearing
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has temporarily suspended Nick Diaz on the heels of his positive marijuana test after UFC 143.
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Read the full article at SherdogNSAC temporarily suspends UFC's Nick Diaz, disciplinary hearing upcoming
The Nevada State Athletic Commission today voted to formalize a temporary suspension issued to Nick Diaz in the wake of his positive drug test for marijuana.
A formal disciplinary hearing is now expected at a date to be determined.
Now-UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit outpointed Diaz at UFC 143 on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas. Diaz's post-fight drug test then revealed the presence of marijuana metabolites.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieNick Diaz Temporarily Suspended Until Disciplinary Hearing Later This Year
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday levied a temporary suspension against Nick Diaz after testing positive for marijuana for his fight with Carlos Condit at UFC 143.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyDana White: The only thing consistent about the NSAC is that they’re inconsistent #ufc @MMASupremacy
Dana White sounds off on the way the Nevada State Athletic Commission treats certain fighters and other fighters.
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Read the full article at Fight OpinionUFC On Fuel Results: Dana White On Jake Ellenberger, Inconsistencies, Tim Sylvia
Ariel Helwani caught up with UFC president Dana White for an extended interview following UFC On Fuel Wednesday night, discussing a slew of topics related to the card itself, Nick Diaz's situation and the political issues around it and his thoughts on a former UFC champion trying to get back in the Octagon. Here are some of the topics covered in the 11-minute clip, one of the better ones Helwani and White have done in recent events:
The future of both Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez
Whether five round fights on Fuel will now be mandatory
What he would do if he was Carlos Condit
His thoughts on the Omaha, Nebraska, crowd
Dave Herman's week and what drove him nuts about his entrance song
Aaron Simpson, Ronny Markes and not being "the blur"
A rant against the Nevada State Athletic Commission and "being consistent about being inconsistent"
What White has said to Diaz about marijuana use
UFC Japan and if there will be any nod toward PRIDE on that show
His thoughts on Tim Sylvia
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
Watch the whole clip after the jump.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC boss: NSAC's handling of Mayweather, Diaz, Sonnen woefully inconsistent
OMAHA, Neb. - UFC president Dana White admits he doesn't know how the
Nevada State Athletic Commission is going to handle the failed UFC 143 drug test
of top welterweight Nick Diaz.
But after observing what White considers incomprehensibly inconsistent
recent handling of boxer Floyd Mayweather and UFC middleweight Chael
Sonnen, the UFC boss is praying for fair treatment.
"We'll see what happens," White told MMAjunkie.com. "We'll see if inconsistency prevails again."
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFinal Gate and Attendance Numbers for UFC 143
The final gate and attendance numbers for UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit have come back courtesy of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyNick Diaz' Coach Cesar Gracie Shocked By UFC 143 Drug Test Failure
Cesar Gracie has coached Nick Diaz for a long time. He was in Diaz' corner in 2007 when Diaz choked out Japanese star Takanori Gomi at Pride 33 in Las Vegas. He was by Diaz' side when that victory, then by far the biggest in Diaz' career, was overturned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to a positive test result for marijuana metabolites in Diaz' urine.
Gracie is still standing by his fighter after a second drug test failure following Diaz' decision loss to Carlos Condit at UFC 143. That loss cost Diaz the UFC interim welterweight title and the drug test results cost him a shot at an immediate rematch.
Gracie was on the MMA Hour and expressed surprise that Diaz failed the test although he knew Diaz had been using marijuana:
"I was very disappointed," Gracie said. "Everyone knows he smokes marijuana medicinally in California. He has a legal right to do it in this state."
"He was surprised he tested positive," Gracie said. "He does the same ritual every fight for the last five years. He stops it in time and he cleanses his system, works out like crazy, drinks a lot of water and purges his system of it."
Gracie said that Diaz has retained Las Vegas attorney Ross Goodman for Diaz' appeal before the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Gracie also addressed the possibility that Diaz will be true to his word and retire from MMA:
"It's quite possible, actually," Gracie said. "I really believe he loves fighting. I think he's fought too much and I think with all the politics that come with this sport and everything, the negativity, it's a crazy thing and I don't think he likes that part of it and the media and everything. He wanted to test himself as a martial artist and that was the most important thing, even more important than financial gain.
"I think after a certain amount of time he'll get the love back," Gracie said. "So I do want him to go through this process and try to clear everything and get him back on track fighting."
SBN coverage of UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC CENTRAL: What is next for Nick Diaz?
Following his loss at UFC 143, many wondered what was next for Nick Diaz. The Nevada State Athletic Commission gave us that answer.
Posted in: ufc, diaz, nick diaz, nick, nevada state
Read the full article at sportsnet.caWhite addresses Diaz drug test
The UFC’s Dana White issued a statement after it was discovered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that Nick Diaz tested positive for marijuana. Diaz was the only drug test of the fighters that competed at UFC 143 that was positive for an illegal substance.
The brief press release sent out by the UFC quoted White: “I am beyond disappointed that he tested positive for marijuana,” said White. “It is now in the hands of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.”
Payout Perspective:
It will be interesting what will happen with Diaz’s future in the UFC. 143 showed that he has the potential to carry a PPV. For one reason or another, the fans are drawn to him. The UFC knows he is a commodity and won’t release him. He’s already caused White headaches by no-showing press conferences and missing plane flights. We’ll see what tolerance White has for Diaz.
The short press release seems out of the ordinary since White does not ordinarily send out releases to address situations like this. If nothing else, it clarifies that he’s putting discipline action in the hand of the NSAC.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutHeads up MMA fans: The NSAC is asking for your advice on rule changes
My god the timing of this Nevada State Athletic Commission statement on the current rules of mixed martial arts. It's as if they dipped into the mind of every Nick Diaz fan that believes it was unjust that he's on the verge of suspension for testing positive for marijuana at UFC 143. That's a really long sentence, but I can assure you that it's grammatically correct. If I had to take 6th grade English again, I would kick some friggin' butt.
Fighters Only covered the NSAC press release in which the commission invited MMA fans to suggest possible changes to their traditional unified rule set.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will be holding an open meeting this month where mixed martial arts fans can suggest alterations they would like to see to the unified rules.
Fans can also submit their suggestions by email to NSAC director Keith Kizer by email via kkizer@boxing.nv.gov
NSAC’s press release declares the body to be interested in “comments from interested persons on any matter related to contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat, or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the NSAC.”
Unfortunately I can't speak for LayzieTheSavage, however I can only assume what rule change would be at the top of his very short list. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a fighter's walkout music be included in the judging criteria of a fight. [Source]
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Read the full article at Middle EasyDana White releases statement on Nick Diaz drug test failure: 'Beyond disappointed'
With a firestorm swirling now that Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) Executive Director Keith Kizer has spilled the beans on Nick Dia testing positive for "marijuana metabolites" for his UFC 143 bout against Carlos Condit, it was only a matter of time before UFC President Dana White made his voice heard.
It's just somewhat surprising the manner in which he's chosen to do so.
A prepared statement was released to the media today and it's short and sweet (via MMAFighting.com):
"I am beyond disappointed that he tested positive for marijuana," White said in the statement that the UFC distributed to the media. "It is now in the hands of the Nevada State Athletic Commission."
Indeed, it is in the hands of the NSAC and they've filed a complaint for disciplinary action. And, seeing as this is the second time Diaz has been popped for Marijuana while fighting in Nevada, it won't be surprising in the least to see him slapped with a one-year suspension.
That would be an awful long time for White to contemplate exactly what he wants to do with his controversial welterweight top contender. It's a shuffling act for the UFC boss, considering the lack of fighters who can move the needle on pay-per-view (especially with Georges St. Pierre hurt and Brock Lesnar retired).
Of course, Diaz has been one big headache since he came over from Strikeforce. Missing press conferences, missing flights, getting ripped from main event title shots, and now failing drug tests after retiring out of anger due to a close decision.
It's a bad look, Maniacs. Anyone think White will cut ties with the controversial slugger and send him back to Stockton? Or will he simply let the commission do its job and deal with Diaz when he returns from whatever punishment is handed down?
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaDana White 'Beyond Disappointed' in Nick Diaz
UFC President Dana White has weighed in on Nick Diaz's failed drug test with a prepared statement that's tamer than most UFC fans would probably expect from White.
"I am beyond disappointed that he tested positive for marijuana," White said in the statement that the UFC distributed to the media. "It is now in the hands of the Nevada State Athletic Commission."
The prepared statement comes across like something a PR staffer would write for White, not like something White would say himself: It doesn't contain any F-bombs, and it doesn't say anything about what this does for Diaz's future with the UFC. White has also been silent on Twitter, where he usually doesn't hesitate to mix it up with fans when controversy explodes in the UFC.
But the way White is responding may demonstrate just how much he's seething that Diaz continues to refuse to "play the game" the right way. White may be so angry about Diaz's unprofessionalism that he doesn't want to say a word because he knows his anger may lead him to take things too far.
Because this is Diaz's second positive marijuana test, the Nevada State Athletic Commission may suspend him for a full year. That would take any decision about what to do with Diaz out of White's hands until February of 2013. By then, White may have simmered down long enough that he's willing to give Diaz another chance.
Or by then the UFC's welterweight division may have moved on without Diaz, and White may decide to let Diaz go entirely, and let him be a disappointment for some other promotion.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseDiaz Tests Positive for Marijuana After UFC 143 Loss to Condit
The Nevada State Athletic Commission Tuesday announced that Nick Diaz has tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his UFC 143 decision loss to Carlos Condit.
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Read the full article at SherdogNSAC Head Kizer: At Least One UFC 143 Drug Test Positive
The Nevada State Athletic Commission announced Thursday that at least one UFC 143 drug screen has come back positive.
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Read the full article at SherdogNick Diaz Tests Positive Following UFC 143
Nick Diaz has tested positive for marijuana following his UFC 143 loss to Carlos Condit, and will be subject to a suspension and fine from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 143 yields at least one positive drug test
It appears not all fighters were clean at UFC 143 as the Nevada State Athletic Commission says it recorded "at least one positive test."
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caDiaz tests positive for marijuana after UFC 143
Nick Diaz has tested positive for marijuana following his UFC 143 bout against Carlos Condit, according the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.ca'At least one positive' drug test arising from UFC 143
The Nevada State Athletic Commission said that at least one competitor from UFC 143 has tested positive for a banned substance.
In an email sent today to MMAjunkie.com, NSAC
Executive Director Keith Kizer did not specify whether the positive test
was for drugs of abuse or performance-enhancing drugs but said a
release was forthcoming today.
"I am still waiting for all the steroid and drug test results to come back," Kizer stated.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieNevada State Athletic Commission Confirms Positive Test at UFC 143
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed that someone tested positive for a banned substance in drug testing at UFC 143. What has not yet been confirmed is who that someone was, or what that substance was.
In an e-mail to the media sent on Thursday, Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer acknowledged that there has been great sustained interest in knowing what the results of drug tests were at UFC 143, and he confirmed that someone tested positive. But he declined to elaborate further than that.
"Thank you for the many email and phone calls. I am still waiting for all the steroid and drug test results to come back. We did have at least one positive test. I will send out an email later today on that matter," Kizer said in his e-mail, in which the word "many" was bolded.
What is still unknown is what the test result was, what the consequences will be for the fighter who tested positive, and whether any appeals are forthcoming.
In the main event at UFC 143, Carlos Condit defeated Nick Diaz by unanimous decision. UFC President Dana White said this week that Condit agreed to a rematch, but Diaz's manager Cesar Gracie later said there will be no rematch, without explaining why.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseNevada State Athletic Commission asking for fans to suggest rule-changes
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Keith Kizer wants YOU to tell him how to change the rules
“In the future, all judges must be able to tell me how many fingers I’m holding up. Ergo, Cecil Peoples is fired.”
If we were to write down all recent indications that the unified rules of MMA need some revising, we would need to lock ourselves away with a kilo of meth and a poop bucket for weeks. We would end up with something the length of War and Peace but reading like the Unabomber’s Manifesto, menitoning everything from the eye poke rule to two-point deductions to feces-related disqualifications. Perhaps not knowing what type of floodgates he’s opening, or banking on the fact that most MMA fans are too illiterate and lazy to scream “rabble, rabble, rabble” persistently, Nevada State Athletic Commission chairman Keith Kizer is going out of his way to welcome your suggestions for changes to the rules:
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will be holding an open meeting this month where mixed martial arts fans can suggest alterations they would like to see to the unified rules. Fans can also submit their suggestions by email to NSAC director Keith Kizer by email via kkizer@boxing.nv.gov
NSAC’s press release declares the body to be interested in “comments from interested persons on any matter related to contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat, or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the NSAC.” The best suggestions will be presented at a regulation hearing in the Spring, and will be open for public comment. A final hearing would be held thereafter, and the rule or rules will be voted on.
Well, jackals, here’s your chance: you have the eyes and ears of the big cheese. If previous idle chatter has been any indication, this move on the NSAC’s part should be like popping a really, really effusive zit. Certainly, if we here at Fightlinker do not suggest improvements, we have no right to complain about future rule-related snafus. Ah, who the hell am I kidding, we’ll do it anyway.
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Read the full article at FightlinkerNSAC confirms positive drug test from UFC 143
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has today confirmed that a fighter competing on last Saturday's UFC 143 card has tested positive for banned substances. NSAC Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer made the confirmation via email on Thursday, stating that while at least one athlete has tested positive, he is unable to offer an specifics at the time."Thank you for the many email and phone calls. I am still waiting for all the steroid and drug test results to come back," Kizer explained. "We did have
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Read the full article at Low KickDana White Statement on Nick Diaz
Las Vegas, Nevada – Dana White, President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship© organization, has issued the following statement on the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s report on UFC 143 interim welterweight championship contender Nick Diaz. "I am beyond disappointed that he tested positive for marijuana," said White. "It is now in the hands of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.”
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Read the full article at UFCNSAC welcomes public suggestions for regulation changes at Feb. 22 meeting
In a few weeks, the Nevada State Athletic Commission is opening the floor to ideas on how to better regulate MMA.
The commission today gave notice of a workshop designed to "to solicit
comments from interested persons on any matter related to contests or
exhibitions of unarmed combat, or any other matter within the
jurisdiction of the NSAC."
"Which is pretty much a glorified public comment session, where anyone
and everyone who wants to put ideas out there for the commission to
consider, we definitely welcome that," NSAC executive director Keith
Kizer today told MMAjunkie.com.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 Medical Suspensions: 15 Fighters On the Shelf
A total of 15 fighters were issued medical suspensions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after their bouts at UFC 143 on Saturday.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC 143 Medical Suspensions: 7 Fighters Face 6 Month Layoffs
Seven fighters from Saturday’s UFC 143 “Diaz vs. Condit” have been issued six-month medical suspensions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 143 medical suspensions: 15 suspensions, including seven of up to six months
The list of walking wounded is lengthy following this past weekend's UFC 143 event.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued medical suspensions to 15 of the event's 22 fighters, according to a list of suspensions today emailed to MMAjunkie.com.
UFC 143 fighters Fabricio Werdum, Clifford Starks, Ed Herman, Edwin Figueroa, Matt Riddle, Henry Martinez and Michael Kuiper all could be out of action for up to six months due to ailments ranging from contusions to broken bones to a groin injury.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC targeting Las Vegas for May, July events
This year the UFC will hold its annual events honoring Memorial Day and July 4th in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. While the organization has not officially announced either show given the amount of time remaining before each holiday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed the UFC had requested the dates of May 26 and July 7 for events at familiar fight venue.
Both events from 2011 were also held at the MGM Grand with UFC 130: Jackson vs. Hamill and UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber. The latter was particularly memorable based on Carlos Condit’s knockout of Dong Hyun Kim, Chris Leben laying Wanderlei Silva out in 27 seconds, and Tito Ortiz’s shocking upset of Ryan Bader.
This year Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 28 with July 4 coming on a Wednesday.
No fights have been linked to either card though Ortiz has come out to say he’s hopeful he’ll fight on one of the two cards as a means of retiring almost exactly fifteen years to the day he started out his storied MMA career.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainEven in Losing, Nick Diaz Sits Atop the UFC 143 Fighter Salaries
The UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit fighter salaries were released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday with Nick Diaz topping the list, despite losing his fight.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 143 salaries: Diaz ($200K) and Koscheck ($146K) earn top paydays
Main-event loser Nick Diaz ($200,000) and main-card winner Josh Koscheck ($146,000) were the top earners at this past weekend's UFC 143 event.
MMAjunkie.com today obtained the list of disclosed paydays from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
The total disclosed payroll for the event, which took place Feb. 4 at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Events Center, was $880,500.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 Fighter Salaries: Nick Diaz and Josh Koscheck lead the pack
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the final salary figures for the fighters competing on Saturday’s UFC 143: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit fight card from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
The top earner was Nick Diaz who took home $200,000 in a five round losing effort to Carlos Condit ($110,000). Condit’s win earned him the interim UFC Welterweight Championship, while Diaz implied he was going to walk away from mixed martial arts following the loss.
The second
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Read the full article at Low Kick"King Mo" Lawal has "nothing to hide," will not appeal positive steroid test
Facing a possible one-year suspension and substantial fine, former Stirkeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Lawal spoke out about his positive steroid test today, insisting that the Nevada State Athletic Commission's findings were not evidence of misconduct, but rather misunderstanding. According to Lawal, he's never before heard of the substance for which he popped positive for (Drostanolone), explaining that it was contained within a supplement that he'd purchased at a local chain store.
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Read the full article at Low KickStrikeforce Quick Quote: Steroids or not, Lorenz Larkin still lost to 'King Mo' Lawal
"It is disappointing to hear of this news since this is now the second opponent in a row that has tested positive after fighting me. I respect Mo and wish him the best. If he says that he didn't take anything then I will take his word for it and it's up to him and his team to prove otherwise. At this point, it's up to the Nevada State Athletic Commission how they will deal with this situation. Regardless of steroid use or not, I don't look at this as a win on my record, because it's not. I have watched tape and I am back in the gym improving how I lost that fight. I will be ready for whatever Strikeforce wants to do regarding who I am fighting next and the light heavyweight division."
Strikeforce light heavyweight prospect Lorenz Larkin tells Sherdog.com that even though he was bummed at the news that Muhammed Lawal tested positive for steroids after their fight on Jan. 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine," he lost the fight anyway. A classy Larkin, who suffered his first career mixed martial arts (MMA) loss to Lawal, isn't taking the time to trash "King Mo," which speaks volumes for "The Monsoon's" character. Lawal has since denied ever taking any banned substances and his manager, Mike Kogan, also stands by his client, denying any wrongdoing on his part. Whether the Lawal camp files for an appeal with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) remains to be seen. You Maniacs surprised -- or appreciative -- of the high road Larkin chose to take when it's so easy to bash the guy who just ruined his perfect record by testing positive for steroids?
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaStrikeforce ‘Rockhold vs. Jardine’ Draws $68,805 Live Gate
Strikeforce “Rockhold vs. Jardine” earned a live gate of $68,805 and was attended by 1,992 spectators, the Nevada State Athletic Commission announced Wednesday.
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Read the full article at SherdogStrikeforce: Jardine vs. Rockhold Official Attendance and Gate Receipts
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday released the official attendance and gate receipts for the first Strikeforce event of 2012... and the numbers aren’t exactly encouraging.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMo Lawal responds to criticism after failing recent drug test
The MMA community found itself in a state of collective shock yesterday when the Nevada State Athletic Commission revealed former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Muhammed Lawal had tested positive for steroids after his January 7 fight against Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. And, as it turns out, “King Mo” was also apparently among the group whose jaw dropped at the news.
Lawal addressed the situation in a conversation with ESPN where he never actually denied using PEDs but relayed his intention to investigate the issue further to figure out what happened.
“I’m very surprised about this,” said Lawal. “I am very careful about what I put into my body. I’ve never tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. I’ve gone through, and still welcome, Olympic-style testing.”
“I will do whatever is necessary to get to the bottom of this,” Lawal continued. “I’m not a cheater. I might cheat at video games, but I never cheat at fighting.”
Though no official sentence has come down from the NSAC it’s likely Lawal will have to serve some sort of suspension and be fined a percentage of his winnings from the match-up in question unless his forthcoming appeal holds up.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comLarkin Responds to Lawal Steroid Test, Calls Result ‘Disappointing’
Strikeforce light heavyweight Lorenz Larkin has responded to Tuesday’s announcement by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that his Jan. 7 opponent, Muhammed Lawal, failed a post-fight drug screen.
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Read the full article at SherdogMo Lawal tests positive for steroids after win over Lorenz Larkin
The hits keep coming for embattled MMA promotion Strikeforce after the Nevada State Athletic Commission revealed former light heavyweight champ Muhammed Lawal had tested positive for Drostanolone, an anabolic steroid. Lawal’s result stemmed from his bout against previously unbeaten Lorenz Larkin earlier this month at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.
According to NSAC executive Keith Kizer, while a specific sentence has not been imposed yet, it’s likely Lawal will face a 9-12 month suspension and be fined 30-50% of his purse (possibly more). It’s also probable his win over Larkin will be overturned and labeled as a “No Contest”.
Lawal is the second athlete from the card to test positive for PED use with Cristiane Santos being the other. Santos was suspended for a year, fined $2500, and stripped of her featherweight title.
Particularly tricky for Lawal is the fact he will be a free agent in February as the bout against Larkin was the last on his Strikeforce contract. The fight was his second appearance in the ring since suffering a serious knee injury in 2010 that kept him out of action for a year.
No official comment on the situation has surfaced from Lawal, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, or UFC President Dana White as of this report.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainNSAC: ‘King Mo’ Lawal Tests Positive for Anabolic Steroid
Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal tested positive for the steroid Drostanolone in his most recent bout, the Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed on Tuesday.
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Read the full article at SherdogStrikeforce's 'King Mo' Lawal tests positive for anabolic steroid, fighter denies use
Former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal tested positive for the anabolic steroid Drostanolone at the Jan. 7 "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event.
That's according to Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer, who today emailed the event's drug-testing results to MMAjunkie.com.
When today contacted by MMAjunkie.com, Lawal denied using any banned substances.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieKing Mo: I might cheat at video games, but I never cheat at fighting
News broke on Tuesday that, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal had tested positive for the steroid Drostanolone at the January 7 Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine fight card. Lawal defeated Lorenz Larkin via a second round knockout on that card.
Pending an appeal, the positive test will result in a one year ban, fine and Lawal’s victory will be overturned to a no contest.
An appeal seems very likely, as Lawal was adamant that he had not taken an
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Read the full article at Low KickStrikeforce Issues Statement on Muhammed Lawal
STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker released the following statement today regarding Muhammed "Mo" Lawal and the recent announcement from the Nevada State Athletic Commission:“STRIKEFORCE has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any performance-enhancing drugs, including the requirement that all incoming athletes be tested and cleared for PEDs. Therefore, we fully support the drug testing efforts of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and we will fully cooperate with the Commission regarding the matter pertaining to Mr. Lawal’s test. We also recognize that Mr. Lawal has administrative process rights under Nevada law, and we hope that he is not prejudged before exercising such rights.”
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Read the full article at UFCMazzagatti Draws UFC 143 Referee Assignment for Condit-Diaz
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has appointed Steve Mazzagatti to referee the interim welterweight title clash between Nick Diaz on Carlos Condit on Feb. 4.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 143's Diaz vs. Condit main event gets veteran ref Steve Mazzagatti
You can almost hear the boos now.
MMAjunkie.com today obtained from the Nevada State Athletic Commission
the referee and judges' assignments for UFC 143, which takes place Feb. 4
at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Oft-criticized referee Steve Mazzagatti has been assigned to oversee the
event's interim welterweight title fight between Nick Diaz and Carlos
Condit.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Official Attendance and Gate Receipts
UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem nearly sold out with gate revenues totaling $3,101,000, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer.
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Read the full article at MMA Weekly'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' medical suspensions: Four out up to six months
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued mandatory medical
suspensions to 10 fighters from this past weekend's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event.
Four of them - middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyler Stinson and James Terry - could be out of action up to six months because of the
suspensions.
NSAC officials today emailed the list of official suspensions to MMAjunkie.com.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieBrandon Vera: 'I just heard my dear friend Thiago Silva is back ... I want that ass'
UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Silva, who had his license revoked by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after testing positive for steroids at UFC 125 back in January 2011, is now eligible to re-apply for his license to fight.
And when he does, Brandon Vera (@Verafied) will be waiting for him.
Good Morning FB!!! I just heard my dear friend Thiago Silva is back...... I want that ass. No H_m_.
"The Truth" received a broken nose and his promotion pink slip after being manhandled by the tainted Brazilian at last year's "Edgar vs. Maynard" pay-per-view, but has since been called back to the UFC after Silva's drug test results came back hotter than a chili fart.
Silva was slapped with a slew of penalties, including a one year revocation of his fight license, a steep monetary fine ($33,750) and a change in ruling for his bout against Vera to a "No Contest."
Anyone ready to see these two settle their score? Or would the result be the same regardless of whether or not Silva was on the stuff?
Thoughts?
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Read the full article at MMA Mania'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' salaries: Lawler and Lawal top $566K payroll
Main-card fighters Robbie Lawler ($150,000) and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal ($95,000) were the top earners from this past weekend's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event.
Overall, the payroll for the event was $566,000.
MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of official disclosed paydays from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRobbie Lawler Towers Over Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Fighter Salaries
The Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine fighter salaries were released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday, with Robbie Lawler towering over the payroll.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyStrikeforce Rockhold vs. Jardine Fighter Salaries: Robbie Lawler, "King Mo" Lawal lead payroll
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the final salary figures for fighters competing on Saturday's Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine card from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.Topping the payroll with $150,000 was heavy-handed veteran, Robbie Lawler, who improved his overall record to 19-8 with a well-timed, flying knee TKO victory over Adlan Amagov. The impressive nature of the win, which snapped a two-fight losing slump for "Ruthless," puts him atop the list of contenders
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Read the full article at Low KickUFC 141 Medical Supensions: Diaz, ‘Janitor,’ Gamburyan Face 6 Months
Four fighters from Saturday’s UFC 141 have been handed potential six-month medical suspensions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 141 medical suspensions: Lesnar, Diaz, Matyushenko, Gamburyan out six months
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued mandatory medical suspensions to twelve fighters from this past weekend's UFC 141 event.
Four of them - Brock Lesnar, Nate Diaz, Vladimir Matyushenko and Manny Gamburyan - could be out of action up to six months because of the suspensions.
NSAC officials today emailed the list of official suspensions to MMAjunkie.com.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAlistair Overeem receives full fight purse for UFC 141 win, despite reports of earnings being held in escrow
Cha-ching!
Alistair Overeem has been paid his full fight purse of $385,714.28 for defeating Brock Lesnar this past weekend (Dec. 30, 2011) at UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Despite reports that "The Reems" earnings would be held in escrow because of a lawsuit that was filed by his former management team, Knock Out Investments (KOI) and Golden Glory, his longtime training camp. The lawsuit claimed that Overeem failed to pay them any commission for his fight against Fabricio Werdum and for their efforts in assisting "The Demolition Man" reach an agreement with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Reportedly, KOI and Golden Glory were to post a $200,000 bond against Overeem via court order, which then would prevent him from seeing any of his winnings until the case was settled.
As Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer told ESPN.com, the bond was never posted:
Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer told ESPN.com it was his understanding that the bond was not posted, therefore Overeem received a check for $385,714.28 -- his bout fee and win bonus. Overeem will also earn a significant portion of UFC 141's pay-per-view proceeds.
All's well that ends well, apparently.
For more on Overeem's compensation, including his base bay, signing bonus and pay-per-view (PPV) proceeds, click here. To check out the UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" payouts and salaries, including fight night bonuses, click here. And for everything you need to know about the fight between Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC's Thiago Silva serves term of one-year NSAC license revocation
Thiago Silva's career is back on line - at least in theory.
The UFC light heavyweight on Sunday served the final day of his license revocation from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Silva's name is no longer present on a commission registry that tracks
fighters with administrative actions against them, and he is now free to
reapply in Nevada or elsewhere.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Lesnar vs. Overeem: The Scorecards
Check out the UFC 141 Lesnar vs. Overeem official scorecards from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 141 salaries: Overeem ($386K), Lesnar ($400K) lead $1.4 million payroll
Main-event winner Alistair Overeem ($385,714.28) and fellow heavyweight headliner Brock Lesnar ($400,000) were the top earners at Friday's UFC 141 event.
The duo accounted for 57 percent of the night's official $1,369,714.28 fighter payroll.
MMAjunkie.com obtained the salary figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Friday.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Fighter Salaries
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Friday released the UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem fighter salaries, with the headliners the obvious big winners.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 141 Dana White Video Blog - Day 2 Focuses On Fastest Knockout
UFC President Dana White released his second video blog for UFC 141 fight week, but didn't focus on anything to do with Friday's event, Brock Lesnar or Alistair Overeem. Instead, White and Senior VP of Production and Operations Craig Borsari broke down the recent decision to give Duane Ludwig the fastest KO in UFC history.
In the 3:30 clip, White and Borsari break down the tape down to the second of Ludwig vs. Jonathan Goulet, Todd Duffee vs. Tim Hague and Chan Sung Jung vs. Mark Hominick, making a plea to the Nevada State Athletic Commission to "make it right". Recently, NSAC head Keith Kizer said there were no plans to change the ruling of the time in the fight.
The video shows that from referee start to stop, Ludwig wins his fight at 6.06 seconds, Jung wins his fight at 6.26 and Duffee at 7.56 seconds. Judge for yourself by checking out the clip below.
SBN coverage of UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC boss says Mir was on standby if Overeem was denied UFC 141 license
LAS VEGAS - So UFC 141's main event hung in the balance, after all.
Frank Mir was on deck in the event that the Nevada State Athletic Commission declined to license Alistair Overeem to fight Brock Lesnar, UFC president Dana White today told MMAjunkie.com.
"I promise I didn't lie in Toronto about Alistair," White said. "I really had no idea."
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141: Alistair Overeem Takes Pre-Fight Drug Test for Conditional License
One of the "conditions" of Alistair Overeem's conditional license granted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission was for him to not only re-submit his urine sample prior to leaving Holland, but to be tested again upon landing in the U.S. for the event. According to ESPN, that urine sample was taken on Monday but the results won't be known until after the fight.
From the article:
After arriving in Las Vegas on Monday, UFC 141 headliner Alistair Overeem submitted a urine sample at a Quest Diagnostics facility, per the terms of his conditional license issued by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Dec. 12.
Results of the urinalysis aren't expected to be known by the time Overeem is scheduled to fight Brock Lesnar at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, NSAC executive director Keith Kizer told ESPN.com.
Overeem will also be tested twice randomly within six months as the remaining part of his conditional license.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowWhite says Ludwig now UFC record-holder; NSAC contends quick KO still 11 seconds
UFC president Dana White announced on Christmas Eve that Duane "Bang"
Ludwig is the owner of the fastest knockout in the promotion's history.
Time stands still, however, for the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
"The ruling is that it stays at 11," NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer
today told MMAjunkie.com. "There's no legal avenue
to overturn it."
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAlistair Overeem cleared by NSAC for UFC 141 battle with Brock Lesnar
Hard-hitting Dutchman Alistair Overeem was finally able to put some speculation to rest this week after testing negative for any illegal drug use and thus receiving clearance from the Nevada State Athletic commission to compete. Overeem’s status was originally called into question when the 31-year old was granted a conditional license in light of a missed a drug testing deadline he claimed was due to some confusion about exactly what the NSAC needed.
As part of the punishment Overeem is still required to submit additional drug tests over the next six months but this week’s news was certainly a relief to fans, as well as a certain UFC executive.
Overeem Remains Positive in Wake of Drug Testing Flub
“Overeem is ready to go!!! Lesnar vs. Overeem is on,” exclaimed Dana White on Twitter once word broke of the negative result.
Overeem will face Brock Lesnar on December 30 in headlining action at UFC 141. The winner of their bout will be awarded a shot at divisional champion Junior dos Santos.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comAlistair Overeem passes drug test; UFC 141 fight with Brock Lesnar still on
All systems are a go for the UFC 141 Heavyweight showdown between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem.Doubts emerged surrounding the bout after Overeem failed to meet the requirements of his Nevada State Athletic Commission-mandated drug test. However, UFC President Dana White has today confirmed via Twitter that the Dutchman has, in fact, passed and is now cleared to fight."Overeem is ready to go!!! Lesnar vs Overeem is on!," White tweeted.The former Strikeforce Champion has been granted a "conditional
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Read the full article at Low KickKeith Kizer: Urine is ‘obviously’ better than blood for steroid testing @VictorConte @usantidoping
Keith Kizer continues to make the claim that urine testing is better than blood testing for steroid detection. Eddie Goldman promptly eviscerates him for the way the Nevada State Athletic Commission handled the Alistair Overeem situation.
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Read the full article at Fight OpinionAlistair Overeem licensed to fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 despite drug test fiasco
Have no feer, "Reem" fans.
Alistair Overeem will be fighitng Brock Lesnar on December 30th after all.
After a long and strenuous questioning process due to inconsistencies concerning the time frame in which Overeem took his steroid test after being informed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that he had been chosen for a random screening, the commission ruled that the Strikeforce heavyweight champion will be allowed to compete in the main event of UFC 141 -- conditionally.
More details will be rolling in very soon.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaOfficial TUF 14 Finale Gate and Attendance
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday released the official gate and attendance numbers for The Ultimate Fighter Season 14 Finale.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyNSAC: All ‘TUF 14’ Finale Steroid, Drug Tests Negative
All athletes tested for steroid and drug use at the Dec. 3 season finale of “The Ultimate Fighter 14,” including main-eventers Michael Bisping and Jason Miller, returned cleaned results, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at SherdogDana White is going to look into the Fastest KO thing
Chan Sung Jung's 7 second knockout of Mark Hominick has flared up an old debate on who actually scored the fastest knockout in UFC history. Officially, Jung's KO ties Todd Duffee's knockout of Tim Hague at UFC 102 for the fastest knockout. But back in 2006 Duane 'Bang' Ludwig knocked Jonathan Goulet out in 4 seconds. Unfortunately for him, the timekeeper wasn't quite so quick and marked the fight ending at 0:11 seconds.
Ludwig filed a complaint with the Nevada State Athletic Commission to get things fixed, which has got him absolutely nowhere. But now it sounds like he may have a new ally in the fight. From an interview Ariel Helwani had with Dana White:
DW: To be honest with you, I don't know all the details on that. What are the details, do you know?AH: Basically he was out and they stopped it late with timing and whatnot and it should have been a 4 second KO. DW: Yeah? So you've timed it and you know it's 4 seconds.AH: Me and the rest of the MMA community. I know Duane has timed it many timesDW: So it was 4 seconds? Everyone timed it and it was 4 seconds?AH: Unofficially, but officially it's longer than that.DW: Then I'll see what I can do. I'm on it.
Kinda sounds like the UFC knew about it but just erred on the side of Bang being full of shit. But when figuring out if a guy is in the right or wrong is as simple as taking out a stopwatch and spending 4 seconds watching a fight, you'd think someone would have bothered to look into it by now.
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Read the full article at FightlinkerTUF 14 Finale Drug Tests Come Back Clean
Drug tests from the UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale event earlier this month have come back clean for all 18 fighters who were tested, including headliners Michael Bisping and Jason “Mayhem” Miller, the Nevada State Athletic Commission announced today.Also tested were Diego Brandao, Dennis Bermudez, T.J. Dillashaw, John Dodson, Johnny Bedford, Tony Ferguson, Marcus Brimage, Stephen Bass, Dustin Pague, John Albert, Roland Delorme, Josh Ferguson, Steven Siler, Josh Clopton, Bryan Caraway and Dustin Neace.Bisping scored a third-round TKO of Miller in the main event between the middleweight coaches, while Brandao and Dodson were crowned winners of The Ultimate Fighter 14′s featherweight and bantamweight tournaments. The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale drew 1,909 fans (1,348 paid) to The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas for a live gate of $452,000, while the payroll topped $708K with Bisping alone earning $425,000.MORE: The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale ResultsPictured: Michael Bisping
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC 141: Meeting between Alistair Overeem and Nevada commission (NSAC) TODAY at 6 p.m. ET — LIVE updates!
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) will convene later today in Las Vegas (Dec. 12, 2011) to discuss a litany of combat sports related topics.
Chief among them is Alistair Overeem, who is on today's agenda for, well, that remains to be seen. The mixed martial arts community has been abuzz since "Demolition Man" flew back to Holland earlier this month to care for his cancer-stricken mother.
Overeem, of course, is scheduled to headline the UFC 141 pay-per-view (PPV) event opposite Brock Lesnar at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Dec. 30, in a contest that is widely recognized as a number one contender's bout, designed to produce the next challenger for reigning division champion, Junior dos Santos.
While rumors are running rampant, it could be as simple as "The Reem" getting his official license to compete. Or it could be something that directly impacts the promotion's year-end fight card.
That's where we come in.
MMAmania.com will provide live updates and breaking news from today's meeting between Overeem and the NSAC beginning at 6 p.m. ET, right here, after the jump.
See you then.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaNSAC grants Overeem "conditional license" to face Brock Lesnar at UFC 141
After a somewhat contentious meeting with the Nevada State Athletic Commission Alistair Overeem has been granted a conditional license to fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 on December 30.
The hearing started with the commission detailing the timeline of the out of competition drug test that both Overeem and Lesnar were contacted to take on November 17.
NSAC executive Keith Kizer said that he did not hear from Overeem’s camp until November 21, four days after Overeem returned to Holland, to care for his
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Read the full article at Low KickTUF 14 Finale medical suspensions: Miller possibly out six months with broken nose
Punches both invited and uninvited took a toll on "The Ultimate Fighter
14" coach Jason "Mayhem" Miller, and he could be suspended for up to six
months unless cleared by a doctor.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission today released a list of medical
suspensions following The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
In the event's headliner, Miller may have suffered a fractured nose
before was stopped in the third round of the five-round non-title fight
by opposing "TUF 14" coach Michael Bisping, who walked away with a light
suspension.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieThe Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale salaries: Bisping ($425,000) earns top payday
Main-event winner and "The Ultimate Fighter 14" head coach Michael Bisping was the big winner at this past weekend's TUF 14 Finale event, and he earned $425,000 for his efforts.
The payday, which included a $150,000 win bonus, accounted for the majority of the event's $708,000 payroll.
MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of disclosed paydays from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieThe Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale draws 1,649 attendance figure
LAS VEGAS - The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale, which took place Saturday at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, drew an attendance figure of 1,649.
Although not announced at the event, UFC officials later confirmed the figure with MMAjunkie.com.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will release verified numbers, including a live-gate figure, in the coming weeks.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce Targeting Jan. 7 Event at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas
Zuffa, LLC, has requested permission from the Nevada State Athletic Commission to hold a Strikeforce event on Jan. 7 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.
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Strikeforce GP Final on January 7th?
Strikeforce’s next event is set to take place on January 7th, Fighters Only has learned.Zuffa has applied to the Nevada State Athletic Commission...
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Read the full article at Fighters OnlyStrikeforce Challengers 20 Medical Suspensions
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday released the post-fight suspensions for Strikeforce Challengers 20.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyStrikeforce Challengers 20 medical suspensions: Three fighters face long layoffs
Three fighters from this past weekend's Strikeforce Challengers 20 event face potential layoffs of six months.
The list includes main-card fighters Lumumba Sayers and Julia Budd, as well as preliminary-card competitor Matt Ricehouse.
MMAjunkie.com today obtained the list of medical suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce Challengers 20 Fighter Salaries
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday released the Strikeforce Challengers 20 fighter salaries.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyStrikeforce Challengers 20 salaries: Amagov and Brunson top fighter payroll
Main-card winners Adlan Amagov ($10,600) and Derek Brunson ($9,000)
earned the largest disclosed paydays at this past weekend's Strikeforce
Challengers 20 event.
MMAjunkie.com today obtained the figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
The total disclosed payroll for the Nov. 18 event was $97,500.
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Read the full article at MMA Junkie'UFC 143: St-Pierre vs. Diaz' slated for Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas
As expected the UFC's traditional Super Bowl weekend event will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
The Sin City venue plays host to UFC 143, which takes place Feb. 4 with a Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz welterweight title fight.
MMAjunkie.com first reported the likely venue earlier this month, and Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer today confirmed it with us.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFormer UFC lightweight and reality show fighter Kit Cope was forced to withdraw from his WBC Muay...
Former UFC lightweight and reality show fighter Kit Cope was forced to withdraw from his WBC Muay Thai championship fight against Jose Palacios on Nov. 18 after he was unable to secure a license to fight from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Three-time world champion Malaipet Sasiprapa will step in to replace him.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC 137 Drug Tests Come Back Clean
Drug tests from last month’s UFC 137 event have come back clean for headliners Nick Diaz and BJ Penn as well as the 15 other fighters who were tested from the Oct. 29 card in Las Vegas, the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed Thursday.
Also tested were Cheick Kongo, Roy Nelson, Scott Jorgensen, Hatsu Hioki, Donald Cerrone, Bart Palaszewski, Tyson Griffin, Eliot Marshall, Brandon Vera, Ramsey Nijem, Danny Downes, Francis Carmont, Chris Camozzi, Clifford Starks, and Dustin Jacoby.
Click here to check out MMAFrenzy.com’s complete UFC 137 coverage.
Pictured: Nick Diaz
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyAll UFC 137 Drug Screens Come Back Clean
All 17 post-fight drug screens came back negative following UFC 137, the Nevada State Athletic Commission announced Thursday.
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Read the full article at SherdogNevada Commission: UFC 137 Rakes $3.9 Million Gate
The Nevada State Athletic Commission Thursday confirmed the live viewership figures for UFC 137, announcing that the Oct. 29 event was attended by 10,313 spectators for a live gate of $3,900,650.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 137 gate totals $3,900,650 with 8,179 tickets sold for 'Penn vs Diaz' on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas
UFC 137 recorded a live gate of $3,900,650 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Oct. 29, 2011, according to official figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission released earlier today.
The final attendance of 10,313 was a result of 8,179 tickets sold and 2,134 complimentary tickets while 409 tickets remained unsold.
In addition, the "Sin City" hotel also raked in $26,150 for the 523 patrons willing to pay for the closed-circuit viewing party, leaving 2,081 seats empty and 200 moochers there for free.
"Penn vs. Diaz" featured former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz staking his claim to a Super Bowl title shot against Georges St. Pierre by pounding on B.J. Penn for 15-minutes strong.
But that's not all.
Cheick Kongo maintained his status as the gatekeeper of the heavyweight division by outperforming Matt Mitrione in the co-main event of the evening.
Mirko Filipovic went out on a low note, retiring from active competition after getting clobbered by Roy Nelson while Scott Jorgensen stymied the return of Jeff Curran.
But don't take my word for it.
Complete UFC 137: "Penn vs. Diaz" results, commentary and updates are all right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC 137 Gate and Attendance are Now Official
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Thursday confirmed the UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz official attendance and gate receipts to MMAWeekly.com
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyNSAC reveals official UFC 137 gate and attendance
The Nevada State Athletic Commission today released the official gate and attendance figures for UFC 137.According to the numbers, the event generated...
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Read the full article at Fighters OnlyNick Diaz tops list UFC 137 paydays
Love him or hate him, it can rarely be said Nick Diaz doesn’t entertain the fans in some way with overall style and colorful antics. Those qualities were both put on display last Saturday night in the main event at UFC 137 and, perhaps rightfully so, it turns out Stockton’s favorite son earned the event’s highest salary with $200,000 (not to mention an addition $75,000 for his role in the show’s “Fight of the Night”).
Diaz’s opponent, iconic former champion B.J. Penn made $150,000 for his efforts as well as the extra $75k.
Both sums were listed in an official release from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Other fighters taking home six-figure paydays included Cheick Kongo who earned a shockingly high $140,000 for beating Matt Mitrione, Donald Cerrone who more-than doubling his contracted pay with a “Submission of the Night” bonus, Bart Palaszewski whose total was helped by not only “Knockout of the Night” honors but a fine related to adversary Tyson Griffin’s inability to make weight, and Brandon Vera with $120,000 in a job-saving outpointing of Eliot Marshall.
Here is the complete list of UFC 137 salary information including event-specific bonuses:
Clifford Starks: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus) def. Dustin Jacoby: $6,000
Francis Carmont: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus) def. Chris Camozzi: $8,000
Ramsey Nijem: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Danny Downes: $4,000
Brandon Vera: $120,000 (includes $60,000 win bonus) def. Eliot Marshall: $15,000
Bart Palaszewski: $103,500 (includes $10,000 win bonus, $8,500 fine, and $75,000 KotN bonus) def. Tyson Griffin: $25,500 ($8,500 subtracted for missing weight)
Donald Cerrone: $129,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus, $75,000 SotN bonus) def. Dennis Siver: $27,000
Hatsu Hioki: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. George Roop: $8,000
Scott Jorgensen: $33,000 (includes $16,500 win bonus) def. Jeff Curran: $8,000
Roy Nelson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Mirko Filipovic: $75,000
Cheick Kongo: $140,000 (includes $70,000 win bonus) def. Matt Mitrione: $10,000
Nick Diaz: $275,000 (includes $75,000 FotN bonus, no win bonus) def. B.J. Penn: $225,000 (includes $75,000 FotN bonus)
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainUFC 137 medical suspensions: Palaszewski and Vera suspended up to six months
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued medical suspensions to 10 fighters from this past weekend's UFC 137 event, and two could be out for an extended period of time.
Preliminary-card winners Bart Palaszewski and Brandon Vera both received six-month suspensions, though they can be cleared early by doctors.
MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of suspensions from the NSAC.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 Fighter Salaries: Diaz, Penn & Kongo Top Payouts
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday released the UFC 137 fighter salaries with Nick Diaz, B.J. Penn, and Cheick Kongo topping the list.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 137 salaries: Diaz ($200K), Penn ($150K) and Kongo ($140K) top fighter payroll
Nick Diaz ($200,000), B.J. Penn ($150,000), Cheick Kongo ($140,000) and Brandon Vera ($120,000) were the top earners at this past weekend's UFC 137 event.
Overall, the 22 fighters who competed on the card earned purses totaling $1,026,000.
MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of disclosed paydays from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 official purses
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released details of the official purses for UFC 137. Nick Diaz topped the bill with a payment of $200,000 for...
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Read the full article at Fighters OnlyUFC 137 Medical Suspensions
Nick Diaz and BJ Penn are among ten fighters issued medical suspensions following UFC 137 at the weekend. The Nevada State Athletic Commission oversaw...
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Read the full article at Fighters OnlyNSAC says UFC 137 headliner Nick Diaz passed required pre-fight drug test
The shuffling deck of UFC 137 squashed the Nevada State Athletic Commission's plans for out-of-competition testing of the headliners.
However, one competitor did not and could not escape a pre-fight drug test: Nick Diaz. And as it turned out, he took headliner status.
Thankfully, the NSAC received notice on Wednesday that Diaz passed a test for drugs of abuse and is cleared to fight, NSAC executive director Keith Kizer told MMAjunkie.com.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMichael Bisping stakes his claim as #1 Contender, says Chael Sonnen blew his chance
Currently set to square off with opposing TUF 14 coach Jason "Mayhem" Miller on December 3rd, Bisping (22-3) initially accepted the coaching position under the premise that he'd serve opposite Sonnen himself on the reality series. However, due to ongoing issues with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, the Team Quest fighter was promptly replaced. Had the show went on as planned, Sonnen vs. Bisping was likely to name the next man in line to face "The Spider." So what do you think LowKick'ers? Is Chael...
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Read the full article at Low KickStrikeforce Challengers 19 Medical Suspensions Form a Lengthy List
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday released the post-fight suspensions for Strikeforce Challengers 19. The list was fairly lengthy.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyStrikeforce Challengers 19 medical suspensions: Five fighters face long layoffs
Five fighters from this past weekend's Strikeforce Challengers 19 event face potential layoffs of six months or longer.
The list includes main-card fighters Shawn Jordan, Lavar Johnson and Brian Melancon, as well as preliminary-card competitors Magno Almeida and Bobby Green.
MMAjunkie.com today obtained the list of medical suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce Challengers 19 Fighter Salaries: Larkin and Couture Top Payroll
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday released the Strikeforce Challengers 19 fighter salaries. Main and co-main event winners Lorenz Larkin and Ryan Couture top the list.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyStrikeforce Challengers 19 salaries: Larkin and Couture top fighter payroll
Headliner Lorenz Larkin ($10,000) and main-card winner Ryan Couture ($10,000) earned the largest disclosed paydays at this past weekend's Strikeforce Challengers 19 event.
MMAjunkie.com today obtained the figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
The total disclosed payroll for the Sept. 23 event was $92,500.
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