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Nick Diaz is still in the USADA testing pool in 2019.
That’s kind of strange, given that Diaz the Elder spends a lot of his time around pools these days, but has historically had little use for testing pools. He hasn’t fought since 2015, a no-contest with Anderson Silva, and seemingly has little interest in fighting anyone these days, at least not unless he gets paid by the truckload. Nonetheless, he is still maintaining his eligibility.
Nick Diaz is still in the USADA testing pool and recently submitted his first test of 2019.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 5, 2019
USADA has tested Hannah Cifers and Francis Ngannou six times already this year. Adesanya has been tested five times, Jon Jones four, Khabib three times, McGregor two, Cormier and Lesnar once each.
Most tested UFC athletes in 2019 by USADA thus far:
6 tests submitted- Hannah Cifers, Francis Ngannou
5 tests submitted- Israel Adesanya, Renato Carneiro, Anderson Silva, Stephen Thompson, Cain Velasquez
Notables:
Jon Jones – 4
Khabib – 3
McGregor – 2
Cormier – 1
Lesnar – 1— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 5, 2019
Insomnia
Firstly, this wasn’t a hammerfist, it was a punch that grazed the back of Cain’s head. Secondly, how do you start out a post ‘for everyone who says I make excuses’ and proceed to make an excuse??
Sage Northcutt is a cat guy
He should have listened.
300 (2006)
dir. Zach Snyderpic.twitter.com/fvXkbSEQzg— KATE SÁNCHEZ (@OhMyMithrandir) April 5, 2019
Big boy went down
Block or charge? ???
pic.twitter.com/jkQky0DfOj— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) April 6, 2019
Tatiana Suarez, who should be the top contender at strawweight with a win over Nina Ansaroff, talks about her battle with cancer
“It sounds so weird, but I think…I feel like it was supposed to be a part of my story.” – @TSPMMA115 shares her experience with her battle against cancer @MMAjunkieGeorge @thegoze @MMAjunkie @MMAjunkieRadio pic.twitter.com/Q6LopyTmFS
— MMA on SiriusXM (@MMAonSiriusXM) April 6, 2019
This is impressive
I actually think this lady could catch someone off guard with this
Michael Chandler is always trying some incredibly challenging workout
Michael Bisping, hero
What did this guy do that everyone in the neighborhood jumped him after the cop didn’t?
Not that sparring video, the other one
Benson Henderson, eat your heart out.
Combat sports this weekend
Live Combat Sport Schedule: 4/4 – 4/8
Full schedule here: https://t.co/X1ZScrSTA5 pic.twitter.com/yQ4bdlVex5
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 3, 2019
Slips, Rips, KO Clips
What a two-piece
This KO by Maciej Kierzkowski pic.twitter.com/hu1l6kKVTO
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 5, 2019
High-level Muay Thai looks so different
Speaking of high-level…
Watching the FOTY at Armia Fight Night in PL pic.twitter.com/mtc7CtK6yr
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 5, 2019
Violent ground and pound
GNP TKO by Adilson “Pica Pau” – HL
(ShootoBrasil) pic.twitter.com/3NUOSq95KE— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) April 6, 2019
The old ‘forearm in the throat’ technique
Travis Fulton Wins Sub R2#BattleInTheDesert pic.twitter.com/Xv27F0zkyi
— Jonnyboy (@JBNeverDies) April 5, 2019
Waking up, and everything is different
This is the kind of grappling I don’t understand but it looks potentially painful
Low kicks for the win
This hurts my ribs to watch
That body shot though from @terencecrawford #boxing #CrawfordKhan pic.twitter.com/wcXHfY3DUg
— MrKnockouts (@MrKnockouts75) April 5, 2019
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