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Thiago Silva’s UFC 125 Drug Test ‘Inconsistent With Human Urine’
Thiago Silva’s UFC 125 drug test is finally back. Early rumors suggested one of his samples was dirty and had to be retested, but it turns out that wasn’t the case at all. Instead, the NSAC revealed...
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Thiago Silva Admits To Using Banned Substance For His Injured Back & Trying...
Rather than drag out the proceedings with a fabricated defense, Thiago Silva has chosen to admit his wrongdoings and accept his punishment. In a prepared statement sent to MMA Junkie, Silva admitted to...
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NSAC Director Keith Kizer Calls Chael Sonnen On His Lies
When Dana White mentioned that Chael Sonnen still “has a ton of problems” when responding to inquiries about Sonnen and Michael Bisping coaching the 14th season of The Ultimate Fighter, he wasn’t only...
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NSAC Issues Thiago Silva 12-Month Revocation & $33,750 Fine For Submitting...
Thiago Silva appeared in front the NSAC earlier today to face the music regarding his failed drug test at UFC 125. Silva stood before the commission and confessed to taking two injections of a...
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Chael Sonnen Accepts Responsibility For ‘Choosing Wrong Words’ About Keith...
Chael Sonnen’s legal troubles may be over, but he’s still in hot water with the Nevada State athletic commission for lying about a conversation with NSAC head Keith Kizer that never actually took...
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Pro MMA Radio 142: Rashad Evans Talks Jones/Jackson, Keith Kizer Talks Chael...
We have partnered with Pro MMA Radio to bring you weekly replays of PMR as the official radio show of MMAConvert.com. Pro MMA Radio can be heard live every Monday evening at 9PM ET/6PM PT. Replays and...
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Manager: Chael Sonnen Wanted To Fight Rampage At UFC 130, Keith Kizer Details...
Despite the mountain of legal and administrative issues on Chael Sonnen’s shoulders at the time, his manager, Mike Roberts, said Chael actually offered to step in for Thiago Silva against Rampage...
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Anderson Silva Doesn’t Think Chael Sonnen Deserves a Rematch
When Chael Sonnen embarked on his epic trash talking tour leading up to his title shot against Anderson Silva last summer, I don’t think Anderson ever uttered more than two words back. Well, on...
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CSAC Places Chael Sonnen Under An Indefinite Administrative Suspension (Update)
Chael Sonnen is back under suspension with the CSAC CSAC executive director George Dodd revealed to MMA Weekly today that they have issued Sonnen an indefinite administrative suspension which he will...
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CSAC Upholds Chael Sonnen’s Indefinite Suspension, Possibly Out For Another...
So maybe it wasn’t just a formality. Chael Sonnen appeared in front of the CSAC today to appeal an indefinite administrative suspension for questionable testimony he gave to the commission last...
View ArticleNSAC Approves Judges’ Monitors For UFC Events, Changes Drug Testing...
One of the most consistent problems in mixed martial arts since its inception has been the judging. While some would argue that the entire system needs an overhaul, it’s probably too much to ask the...
View ArticleNSAC’s Keith Kizer Explains Testosterone Replacement Therapy & Therapeutic...
On the heels of yesterday’s news with Nate Marquardt, NSAC executive director Keith Kizer sat down with TapouT TV’s Mike Straka to talk about the complex and controversial topics of testosterone...
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UFC 132 ‘Cruz vs. Faber 2’ Fighter Salaries: Tito Ortiz Made A Lot Of Money
The NSAC has released the fighter salaries for UFC 132. Keep in mind, these figures represent the base contracted pay the fighter receives from the promotion. These figures do not include any...
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Chael Sonnen Can Apply For Nevada License On Dec. 1, Dana White Doesn’t...
As we’ve already covered, Chael Sonnen will have to obtain a fight license from the NSAC if he hopes to fight Anderson Silva on Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas. In most cases that’s just a formality,...
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NSAC To Address Alistair Overeem Situation Today At 6pm ET
The rumor mill continues to churn regarding Alistair Overeem’s participation in UFC 141. In case you missed it, Yahoo! Sports’ Kevin Iole tweeted Saturday night that something is going on with Overeem...
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NSAC Grants Alistair Overeem Conditional License For UFC 141
It wasn’t a false alarm, however Alistair Overeem was granted a conditional license by the NSAC to fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 this evening. It wasn’t easy getting there though. As one rumor...
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UFC Finally Recognizes Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig’s Four-Second KO As Fastest In UFC...
For the longest time, the UFC maintained that Todd Duffee’s seven-second knockout over Tim Hague at UFC 102 was the fastest knockout in UFC history, despite Duane “Bang” Ludwig’s four-second knockout...
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Alistair Overeem Passes Second NSAC-Mandated UFC 141 Drug Test (Update)
Alistair Overeem has passed his second NSAC-mandated UFC 141 drug test. The NSAC’s Keith Kizer confirmed the news to MMA Fighting today along with word that all UFC 141 participants with the exception...
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King Mo Expresses Frustration With Late Stoppage In Larkin Bout, NSAC To Do...
King Mo put a whooping on Lorenz Larkin this past weekend at Strikeforce “Rockhold vs. Jardine.” He finished the fight in the second round via some vicious ground and pound, however he wasn’t...
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NSAC: Someone Tested Positive For Something At UFC 143
Uh oh. According to NSAC executive director Keith Kizer, someone tested positive for something at UFC 143. He’s just not telling who and for what until later this afternoon. Here’s the email he just...
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NSAC: Nick Diaz Tested Positive For Marijuana at UFC 143 (Update)
The rumors were true. Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit II isn’t going to happen because Nick Diaz has tested positive for marijuana at UFC 143. The NSAC’s Keith Kizer revealed the news today. “All results...
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Dana White Calls For Judging/Referee Reformations, NSAC Taking Suggestions
In the wake of UFC 143, we were all left with yet another decision which half of the population disagrees. Dana White and The Nevada State Athletic Commission have acknowledged the need for...
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Keith Kizer: Nick Diaz Could Have Requested A Therapeutic Use Exemption For...
Here’s an interesting twist to the Nick Diaz marijuana story. It turns out Diaz could have possibly avoided the situation altogether had he applied for a therapeutic use exemption for marijuana with...
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The NSAC Temporarily Suspends Nick Diaz Until Formal Hearing
No surprise, but the NSAC issued Nick Diaz a temporary suspension today for testing positive for marijuana following his interim welterweight title fight against Carlos Condit at UFC 143. Diaz will be...
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Nick Diaz’s Attorney Makes Strong Argument Against Marijuana Suspension (Update)
Nick Diaz and his attorney have laid their cards on the table. According to multiple reports, Diaz’s lawyer, Ross Goodman, has filed a response with the NSAC challenging any disciplinary action as a...
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King 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...
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NSAC Responds: Nick Diaz ‘Violated The Law’ and ‘Lied’ on Pre-Fight...
Nick Diaz and his attorney showed their hand yesterday. Today, the NSAC showed theirs. Despite having what sounds like a pretty strong argument, it looks like Diaz’s lawyer, Ross Goodman, is going to...
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Attorney To NSAC: Nick Diaz Did Not Lie On UFC 143 Pre-Fight Questionnaire
Nick Diaz’s attorney, Ross Goodman, didn’t take too kindly to the NSAC calling his client a liar yesterday. Speaking to MMA Junkie, Goodman refuted that Diaz “lied” about not taking any medical...
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NSAC Surprises UFC 146 Heavyweights With On-Site Drug Test
The six fighters who showed up to help promote UFC 146 on Tuesday were surprised by the Nevada State Athletic Commission with an on-site drug test. News of the testing was first reported by Ron Kruck...
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‘King Mo’ Lawal Issues Apology To NSAC Official Pat Lundvall
It’s been a crazy past few weeks for former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal. First, Lawal has been battling a deadly staph infection that nearly cost him his life. After...
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BREAKING NEWS: Alistair Overeem Failed His Pre-UFC 146 Fight Drug Test,...
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...
View ArticleNSAC Exec. Director Keith Kizer Breaks Down Alistair Overeem’s Positive Drug...
Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer explains Alistair Overeem’s positive drug test, and the situation surrounding the results. Thanks to MMAInterviews.tv for the clip. The...
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Alistair Overeem’s T:E Ratio More Than Double The NSAC’s Threshold For...
A major bomb was dropped yesterday when the NSAC revealed that Alistair Overeem failed his surprise UFC 146 pre-fight drug test for elevated levels of testosterone. The NSAC claimed his T:E ratio was...
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Alistair Overeem’s NSAC Hearing Set For April 24; Status Of UFC 146 Fight...
Alistair Overeem’s hearing in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission will be held April 24, according to a report by THe MMA Show. Keith Kizer, the Executive Director of NSAC, let it be known...
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Nick 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...
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Alistair 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...
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Alistair 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...
View ArticleDana White Isn’t an ‘Alistair Overeem Fan at All’, Doesn’t Want To Do...
Alistair Overeem may have escaped yesterday’s hearing with the NSAC with a reduced suspension, but he’s not done convincing the powers that be that he deserves another chance in the UFC Octagon. Dana...
View ArticleHighlights 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...
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Nick Diaz Announces Lawsuit Against NSAC, Mentions Octagon Return Vs. Carlos...
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...
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Injunction Sought By Nick Diaz Denied By Nevada District Court
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...
View ArticleNick Diaz’s NSAC Hearing Live Stream
Live stream videos at Ustream Nick Diaz vs. the NSAC finally goes down today and thanks to the fine folks at MMA Junkie, everyone gets to watch it live. The hearing is scheduled to start now (12pm ET),...
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Year-Long Suspension Upheld By Nevada Athletic Commission For Nick Diaz
Well, it appears we won’t be seeing Nick Diaz inside an Octagon again anytime soon. Monday, after a lengthy hearing, the Nevada Athletic Commission decided to uphold the year-long suspension given to...
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Frank Mir Was Surprised By Decision To Suspend, Fine Nick Diaz By NSAC
The Nevada Athletic Commission handed down a severe penalty to Nick Diaz recently, as the fighter was suspended for a year and fined a percentage of his last fight purse. Among those surprised by the...
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UFC 146 Drug Tests Come Back With No Problems
The drug testing of 24 fights from UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir were all clean, according to information obtained by MMAjunkie.com from the Nevada Athletic Commission. Keith Kizer, executive director...
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Frank Mir Was Allowed To Use TRT Before Fight With Junior Dos Santos
Frank Mir, who was unsuccessful in his attempt to claim the UFC heavyweight title from Junior dos Santos at UFC 146, was allowed a therapeutic use exemption for testosterone replacement therapy,...
View ArticleDana White Goes Off Following Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley Decision
The boxing world was left shocked Saturday night following the reading of a split decision victory for Timothy Bradley over Manny Pacquiao. Among those that disagreed with the split decision awarded to...
View ArticleInside MMA: Mighty Mouse, Couture and Kizer on TRT, Bendo
Inside MMA speaks with UFC flyweight tournament finalist Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, who details an injury he suffered that will require surgery, Randy Couture and Keith Kizer, who discuss TRT,...
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Almost $80,000 Taken From Nick Diaz By Nevada Athletic Commission
That little failed post-fight drug test by Nick Diaz, the one that showed marijuana metabolites in his system, that is turning out to be one hefty mistake. MMAjunkie.com recently confirmed with Nevada...
View ArticleUFC Executive Marc Ratner Wants Softer Stance On Marijuana Use
UFC vice president of regulatory affairs Marc Ratner appeared before the Nevada Athletic Commission earlier this week to discuss the use of marijuana by MMA fighters. While Ratner would obviously like...
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