MMA fighter Kimbo Slice died Monday at the age of 42.
Bellator President Scott Coker released a statement regarding the news, via B/R’s Jonathan Snowden:
TMZ Sports reported earlier Monday that police turned to family members for information after Sli…
Bellator President Scott Coker released a statement regarding the news, via B/R’s Jonathan Snowden:
TMZ Sports reported earlier Monday that police turned to family members for information after Slice was taken to a hospital near Coral Springs, Florida.
Slice’s last fight came at Bellator 149 in February, when he defeated Dada 5000. That win, however, was overturned after a positive test for steroids.
According to his UFC profile, Slice boasts a 4-2 record in six career fights. His profile noted he earned fame on YouTube before reaching the UFC circuit by using his powerful strikes and punching ability in street fights in Miami.
UFC fans will not get the opportunity to watch BJ Penn square off against Cole Miller at UFC 199 in Los Angeles on June 4.
According to a statement on the UFC’s official website, Penn was suspended because of a “potential Anti-Doping Policy…
UFC fans will not get the opportunity to watch BJ Penn square off against Cole Miller at UFC 199 in Los Angeles on June 4.
According to a statement on the UFC’s official website, Penn was suspended because of a “potential Anti-Doping Policy violation.”
Here is the extended statement the UFC released Monday:
The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed BJ Penn of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. Penn disclosed the usage of a prohibited method – the use of an IV in excess of 50 ML in a six-hour period – during a March 25, 2016, out-of-competition sample collection. In accordance with the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, Penn has received a provisional suspension, and has been removed from his scheduled bout against Cole Miller on June 4 in Los Angeles.
The UFC also noted it is attempting to find a replacement fighter to go against Miller at UFC 199.
Shaun Al-Shatti of MMAFighting.com explained that using IVs over 50 milliliters in a six-hour period is not allowed by World Anti-Doping Agency guidelines, unless the IV is received at a hospital, during surgery or as part of a clinical investigation.
Penn’s return was one of the primary storylines for UFC 199. The 37-year-old veteran sports a 16-10-2 record in his career and won the UFC lightweight and welterweight titles during his impressive tenure, but he retired after losing to Frankie Edgar in July 2014. Edgar registered a technical knockout against Penn in the fight.
Al-Shatti called Penn a “legend” and noted the UFC Hall of Famer initially announced his plans to return in February. However, that triumphant return will be put on hold following Monday’s news.
UFC 199 will still have two headliner title fights even though Penn’s return to the Octagon will no longer be part of the spectacle. Luke Rockhold will attempt to defend the middleweight championship against challenger Michael Bisping, while bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will face Urijah Faber.
UFC fans will not get the opportunity to watch BJ Penn square off against Cole Miller at UFC 199 in Los Angeles on June 4.
According to a statement on the UFC’s official website, Penn was suspended because of a “potential Anti-Doping Policy…
UFC fans will not get the opportunity to watch BJ Penn square off against Cole Miller at UFC 199 in Los Angeles on June 4.
According to a statement on the UFC’s official website, Penn was suspended because of a “potential Anti-Doping Policy violation.”
Here is the extended statement the UFC released Monday:
The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed BJ Penn of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. Penn disclosed the usage of a prohibited method – the use of an IV in excess of 50 ML in a six-hour period – during a March 25, 2016, out-of-competition sample collection. In accordance with the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, Penn has received a provisional suspension, and has been removed from his scheduled bout against Cole Miller on June 4 in Los Angeles.
The UFC also noted it is attempting to find a replacement fighter to go against Miller at UFC 199.
Shaun Al-Shatti of MMAFighting.com explained that using IVs over 50 milliliters in a six-hour period is not allowed by World Anti-Doping Agency guidelines, unless the IV is received at a hospital, during surgery or as part of a clinical investigation.
Penn’s return was one of the primary storylines for UFC 199. The 37-year-old veteran sports a 16-10-2 record in his career and won the UFC lightweight and welterweight titles during his impressive tenure, but he retired after losing to Frankie Edgar in July 2014. Edgar registered a technical knockout against Penn in the fight.
Al-Shatti called Penn a “legend” and noted the UFC Hall of Famer initially announced his plans to return in February. However, that triumphant return will be put on hold following Monday’s news.
UFC 199 will still have two headliner title fights even though Penn’s return to the Octagon will no longer be part of the spectacle. Luke Rockhold will attempt to defend the middleweight championship against challenger Michael Bisping, while bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will face Urijah Faber.
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will not participate in UFC 198 on Saturday.
On Tuesday, Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports cited UFC President Dana White in reporting that Silva will not fight Uriah Hall because of abdominal pain that may nece…
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will not participate in UFC 198 on Saturday.
On Tuesday, Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports cited UFC President Dana White in reporting that Silva will not fight Uriah Hall because of abdominal pain that may necessitate gall bladder surgery.
UFC medical consultant Jeff Davidson commented on the setback, per Iole: “Anderson developed abdominal discomfort [Monday, and] further evaluation today is consistent with acute cholecystitis. He will be seen by a surgeon [Tuesday] for possible surgery.”
Iole noted that cholecystitis occurs when the gall bladder becomes inflamed and is a main cause for its removal.
Silva will surely be disappointed to miss UFC 198 since it is set to take place in Curitiba, Brazil, his native country.
He commented Tuesday on his mindset approaching the homecoming fight, per Damon Martin of Fox Sports: “I’m very happy. I’m very excited. It’s my dream to fight in Brazil in my country, in my city. My career started here. I’m very happy, and this is very important for my legacy and my story fighting in the UFC now.”
While Silva will no longer participate, White did tell Iole he will look for a new opponent for Hall.
Silva was one of the main attractions for the card considering he is widely viewed as one of the best mixed martial artists in UFC history. His reign as middleweight champion lasted seven years, and he defended his belt 10 times. Silva still holds the UFC record as the longest titleholder, per Martin.
Silva’s legacy is largely secured, but this is another blow in what has been an inauspicious stretch. He sports an 0-3 record with a no-contest in his last four fights and was suspended for a year after he tested positive for banned substances, per Iole. He beat Nick Diaz at UFC 183, but the result was changed to that no-contest after Silva’s positive test.
Silva, 41, signed a 15-fight deal with the UFC before his bout against Diaz.
MMA fighter Jon Jones is reportedly facing a possible six-month medical suspension and needs an X-ray on his left foot.
According to MMAFighting.com, Jones was one of 10 fighters who received potential six-month medical suspensions after UFC 197 on Sat…
MMA fighter Jon Jones is reportedly facing a possible six-month medical suspension and needs an X-ray on his left foot.
According to MMAFighting.com, Jones was one of 10 fighters who received potential six-month medical suspensions after UFC 197 on Saturday. The report cited “information released to MMA Fighting by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Tuesday.”
The commission requested a left-foot X-ray for the fighter. MMAFighting.com reported Jones will be cleared to fight in UFC 200 on July 9 if that X-ray is negative. But it noted “if his X-ray comes back positive, Jones will have no choice but to receive orthopedic doctor’s clearance or sit on the sideline for upward of six months.”
Former UFC and WEC fighter Benson Henderson will make his Bellator debut Friday, but fans shouldn’t get used to seeing him in the cage.
Henderson appeared on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Monday (via Chuck Mindenhall of MMAFighting.com) and …
Former UFC and WEC fighter Benson Henderson will make his Bellator debut Friday, but fans shouldn’t get used to seeing him in the cage.
Henderson appeared on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Monday (via Chuck Mindenhall of MMAFighting.com) and confirmed he will retire at 33 years old to join the military—Henderson will turn 33 in November.
MMA fighter Kimbo Slice died Monday at the age of 42.