Jeff Novitzky: ‘No credible evidence’ Islam Makhachev violated any IV rules

BAD MMA News — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:56:41 +0000

Dan Hooker dropped a bomb last week when he accused UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev of using an IV ahead of his title defense win over Alexander Volkanovski. The claim sparked a dialogue amongst the media and fans about what the IV rules actually are and even led to the UFC releasing a “reminder” about these rules to all UFC fighters. Now, Jeff Novitzky, Senior Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance for the UFC, has spoken out about the claims directly. “I think the Australian commission put out a statement last night saying there’s no credible evidence of him violating any of their rules,” Novitzky said in a chat with UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald . “I think I’ll leave it at that.” IV use isn’t outright banned as many had thought. They can be used with certain specifications

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MMA Fiction: Crossing into Quentin Tarantino’s universe

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:04:41 +0000

UFC 244 takes place on Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden, and it will mark the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s introduction of the “BMF” belt, which will be awarded to the baddest motherf****r who wins the main event between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz . Now, regardless of whether or not you’re a fan of this sort of fun being had at the highest level of MMA, I couldn’t help but notice that two of my favorite universes have come together , with the “BMF” belt conjuring up memories of Jules Winnfield’s wallet from “Pulp Fiction.” For context: If there’s any type of film that I’ve watched more than fight tape, then it’s most certainly the marvelous world of cinema, as I was a film major in college for some time. And like any film buff who grew up in the ’90s (an era when it was much easier for young kids to get into R-rated movies/rent a UFC event on VHS), I gravitated more toward movie covers like “Reservoir Dogs” when perusing the aisles of my local Blockbuster – thus introducing me to the universe of director Quentin Tarantino. Related After rooftop faceoff, 'thugged-out goon from Miami' Jorge Masvidal can't wait for Nate Diaz clash Dana White: 'BMF' title fight between Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz is 'one and done' Tarantino, like many people or promotions in MMA, is not without quirks or polarizing characteristics. That said, no matter how large the Hollywood director gets, Tarantino – as seen in his most recent release of “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood” – still seems to use his mainstream platform to speak to audiences of the early days, which, at least in spirit, is something that hardcore MMA fans who still exist can appreciate.

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Jeff Novitzky: ‘No credible evidence’ Islam Makhachev violated any IV rules

MMA Fiction: Crossing into Quentin Tarantino’s universe