For UFC, Devil Will Be in Details of Creating, Enforcing New Drug-Testing Policy

After a well-publicized false start to begin the year, the UFC finally showed the teeth of its proposed performance-enhancing drug-testing program on Wednesday—though it remains to be seen how much bite will follow the bark. Spurred by a recent string of high-profile test failures, company executives held a press conference televised on Fox Sports 1 to […]

After a well-publicized false start to begin the year, the UFC finally showed the teeth of its proposed performance-enhancing drug-testing program on Wednesday—though it remains to be seen how much bite will follow the bark. Spurred by a recent string of high-profile test failures, company executives held a press conference televised on Fox Sports 1 to […]

For UFC, Devil Will Be in Details of Creating, Enforcing New Drug-Testing Policy

After a well-publicized false start to begin the year, the UFC finally showed the teeth of its proposed performance-enhancing drug-testing program on Wednesday—though it remains to be seen how much bite will follow the bark. Spurred by a recent string of high-profile test failures, company executives held a press conference televised on Fox Sports 1 to […]

After a well-publicized false start to begin the year, the UFC finally showed the teeth of its proposed performance-enhancing drug-testing program on Wednesday—though it remains to be seen how much bite will follow the bark. Spurred by a recent string of high-profile test failures, company executives held a press conference televised on Fox Sports 1 to […]

BJ Penn Arrested: Latest Details, Updates and More

Retired UFC star B.J. Penn was arrested late Saturday night after allegedly assaulting a friend during an altercation at a Maui hotel. The arrest was first reported by MauiWatch.com and later confirmed by Steph Daniels of Bloody Elbow. The Maui County Police Department declined to give any specifics about the case when contacted by Daniels, as […]

Retired UFC star B.J. Penn was arrested late Saturday night after allegedly assaulting a friend during an altercation at a Maui hotel. The arrest was first reported by MauiWatch.com and later confirmed by Steph Daniels of Bloody Elbow. The Maui County Police Department declined to give any specifics about the case when contacted by Daniels, as […]

Jon Jones Fined by UFC for Violating Code of Conduct: Latest Details, Reaction

UFC star Jon “Bones” Jones was fined $25,000 Saturday for violating the mega MMA promotion’s athlete code of conduct policy. An official news release through UFC.com confirmed the report of Jones’ punishment: The UFC announced today that it has fined light heavyweight champion Jon Jones $25,000 for violating the organization’s Athlete Code of Conduct policy. […]

UFC star Jon “Bones” Jones was fined $25,000 Saturday for violating the mega MMA promotion’s athlete code of conduct policy. An official news release through UFC.com confirmed the report of Jones’ punishment: The UFC announced today that it has fined light heavyweight champion Jon Jones $25,000 for violating the organization’s Athlete Code of Conduct policy. […]

Jon Jones: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction After Positive Drug Test and Rehab

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine a month before defending his title against Daniel Cormier on Jan. 3. A few days after the fight, the test results were revealed and Jones announced he was heading for treatment. However, he left the rehab program after a single night.    Travis Eldridge of WBNG […]

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine a month before defending his title against Daniel Cormier on Jan. 3. A few days after the fight, the test results were revealed and Jones announced he was heading for treatment. However, he left the rehab program after a single night.    Travis Eldridge of WBNG […]

Tim Sylvia’s Manager Provides Details on Why the Ex-UFC Champ Retired

Although surely aware his heyday had since passed, former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia still fully committed to taking his 42nd pro fight on Saturday at Reality Fighting at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.  Instead, a surprise chain reaction that began just three days before Saturday’s scheduled fight with Juliano Coutinho persuaded Sylvia to announce his […]

Although surely aware his heyday had since passed, former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia still fully committed to taking his 42nd pro fight on Saturday at Reality Fighting at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.  Instead, a surprise chain reaction that began just three days before Saturday’s scheduled fight with Juliano Coutinho persuaded Sylvia to announce his […]