Mitt Romney Battles Holyfield, UFC In South Korea, NSAC Announces Harsh Penalties For Drug Offenses

- Former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney squared off with boxing legend Evander Holyfield this weekend, as the two did "battle" in a charity boxing event. You can see clips of the match above.

- The UFC announced their South Korean debut for November 28. No fights have been set for the event, but it will take place in Seoul, South Korea at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena.

- The Nevada Athletic Commission unveiled new policies and plans that look to punish drug offenders involved with MMA. Previously several of the punishments for offenses was discretionary. The new policies and subsequent disciplinary actions can be seen below:

Steroids:

Three years and 50-70 percent of purse for first offense
Four years and 75-100 percent of purse for second offense
Lifetime ban and 100 percent of purse for third offense

Stimulants:
Two years and 35-45 percent of purse for first offense
Three years and 50-60 percent of purse for second offense
Lifetime ban and 100 percent of purse for third offense

Diuretics:
Two years and 30-40 percent of purse for first offense
Three years and 40-50 percent of purse for second offense
Lifetime ban and 100 percent of purse for third offense

Sedatives, muscle relaxants, sleep aids, anxiolytics, opiates and marijuana:
18 months and 30-40 percent of purse for first offense
Two years and 40-50 percent of purse for second offense
Three years and 60-75 percent of purse for third offense
Lifetime ban and 100 percent of purse for four offense

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