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Babalu avoids suspension, NSAC upholds $25,000 fine
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today retained the $25,000 win bonus it initially withheld from Renato "Babalu" Sobral after his controversial submission win over David Heath at UFC 74: "Respect" on August 25. Even though the decision hit the Brazilian hard in the checkbook, his...
Babalu releases UFC 74 statement on fallout from David Heath incident
From Sherdog.com: "To My Family, Friends, Fans and Sponsors: Since UFC 74, I have wanted to speak publicly about my fight with David Heath. I waited to do so, however, out of respect for the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Zuffa, Inc. and Dana White. After all, it is their efforts that have...
Babalu says I'm sorry to David Heath; $25K withheld and still not out of the woods
Renato "Babalu" Sobral today appeared before the The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and issued a public apology to David Heath and the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) for his actions at UFC 74 on August 25, according to FightNetwork.com. Here's a snip from the Brazilian: "I would like to...
Bye-Bye Babalu: UFC releases the Brazilian from his contract
The UFC released veteran light heavyweight Renato "Babalu" Sobral from his contract after a questionable decision to choke David Heath unconscious despite a tapout and attempts by the referee to have him release the submission hold. UFC President Dana White revealed the news in a conference call...
UFC 74: 10 fighters pass steroids and other tests
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) tested 10 fighters on the UFC 74: "Respect" fight card for illegal anabolic substances such as steroids, as well as stimulants, and all of them passed, according to FightNetwork.com. UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture, Gabriel Gonzaga, Georges St....
UFC 74 medical suspensions from NSAC
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today issued the medical suspensions from UFC 74: "Respect" this weekend. And the list of injured fighters is rather significant. Randy Couture and Joe Stevenson, however, didn't make the list. That's odd because "The Natural" fractured his left forearm...
UFC Quick Quote: Dana White guarantees Brock Lesnar signing
"I am pretty much going to guarantee you right here that the UFC will get him. Lesnar should have started with us, but we'll be happy to have him. We are all booked up through 2007, but we would like to have him start after the new year." -- UFC President Dana White tells 15Rounds.com that...
Report: Stevenson breaks nose in UFC 74 win over Pellegrino (Update)
Props: NBCSports.com Quoteworthy: "... Stevenson took a step closer to becoming a No. 1 contender in the lightweight class with a unanimous decision victory over a game Kurt Pellegrino. After a back-and-forth two rounds, Stevenson took over midway through the final frame, battering Pellegrino with...
UFC 74 fighter paydays and salaries
UFCmania.com has received the fighter payouts for UFC 74: "Respect" from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for the event held on August 25 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Here are all the UFC 74 payouts: Randy Couture — $250,000 Gabriel Gonzaga — $45,000 Randy Couture defeated Gabriel...
Report: Couture breaks arm in UFC 74 win over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga's nose was not the only thing that got broken during the heavyweight championship bout this weekend at UFC 74: "Respect." Division titleholder Randy Couture sustained a "nightstick fracture" of his left forearm when blocking a "Napao" high kick, according to...
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