athletic commission Stories - Bloody Elbow
Recently Retired UFC Fighter, Ricardo Almeida, Now a Professional MMA Judge in New Jersey
It's been a little over a week since it was announced that UFC welterweight contender, Ricardo Almeida has decided to hang up the gloves and retire from competing in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. At 34-years-old, he mentioned that he wanted to focus more on his family, on his school, and on...
Dana White and UFC Cannot Abandon Commissions for Better Drug Testing
I encourage you to watch the entire video. There are a couple of notable items in what White is saying. First, he states athletic commissions are already doing blood testing, which they most certainly are not or at least not in any kind of meaningful way. Second, he states he is very pleased with...
Mixed Martial Arts Continues in South Carolina, but Are the Regulations Enough?
MMA fighting continues in South Carolina after the tragic death of Michael Kirkham, but there's an open question about whether the regulatory bodies in place are going far enough in pre-fight screening. To wit: South Carolina's MMA regulations aren't the most stringent in the U.S., but they are...
Big John McCarthy: A Crusader for Improving Mixed Martial Arts Refereeing
The question everyone wants asked: when will McCarthy return to refereeing UFC fights? Jake Rossen finds the answer confusing: On his possible return: "That's up to the UFC. That's not up to me. … Dana [White] is the guy who runs the UFC. He has a personal problem with me. That's fine. It's...
Lift the Ban Watch: Could South Carolina Be Next?
From WCIV in Charleston: Looking to hit the jackpot with mixed martial arts, South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to legalize the sport. It’s become a proven money maker with new safety regulations in place other states are cashing in. South Carolina wants to join that...
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