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Kim Couture Update: Couture Was Not Medically Cleared to Fight
Details continue to come in regarding last weekend's Kim Couture fight, and they do not paint a pretty picture. Couture competed on AX Combat 1 in Calgary, losing to Sheila Bird via leg scissor choke. Referee Len Koivisto was very slow to realize that Couture was out, leaving her stuck in the choke...
Pro MMA Radio: NJSAC Counsel Nick Lembo reveals new information behind the Nate Marquardt controversy tonight (July 4) at 9pm ET
Think you know everything there is to know about the controversy behind Nate Marquardt's release from the UFC and the Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) treatment that led to his dismissal? Think again. New Jersey State Athletic Commission Counsel Nick Lembo will be featured on a special...
The Nate Marquardt UFC on Versus 4 Saga Timeline
Kid Nate and I were talking about the Marquardt storyline last night after he pointed me to Dave Meltzer's recent piece (subscription only) on the whole thing. Meltzer mentioned that Marquardt was given a blood test on June 18 by New Jersey that came back high, and, hence, caused their denial of...
NJSAC Counsel Nick Lembo headlines tonight's (April 18) presentation of Pro MMA Radio
So, what exactly are the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)? And what was that about "effective" scoring? What the heck happened in the Keith Jardine vs. Gegard Mousasi fight at Strikeforce: "Diaz vs. Daley" back on April 9? New Jersey State Athletic Commission Counsel Nick Lembo, who...
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...
Updated: UFC 111 Fallout: Rousimar Palhares Suspended, Kurt Pellegrino Rewarded
Rousimar Palhares won his fight with Tomas Drwal at UFC 111, but nobody's really happy with him, from Sherdog: (New Jersey State Athletic Control Board Counsel) Nick Lembo said he did not think Palhares intended to hurt Drwal with a heelhook that wrenched the Polish fighter's ligaments from the...
Follow-Up With NJSACB's Nick Lembo on Judging
Judging in MMA has been a hot topic among fans during the last few years. Most notably, debates rage within the MMA community regarding how fights should be judged in regards to the 10-point must system, and how fighters who work offensively off their backs should be compensated for their work. A...
NJSACB's Nick Lembo Talks Ideas on Improving Judging in MMA
In an interview over at Bleacher Report, E. Spencer Kyte sat down with the legal counsel of the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) in Nick Lembo. Most fans have heard of Lembo as he's involved heavily with the mixed martial arts scene on the east coast, and he has been in the news...
Dann Stupp Defends Sean Salmon's Admission
This is rich: Salmon quit, plain and simple. Self-preservation and financial well-being trumped his competitive drive. But he didn’t "throw a fight" as so many have alleged. At any MMA event, especially amateur and small regional shows, you’ll see at least a fighter or two who simply...
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