California State Athletic Commission Walks the Talk in Drug Testing Fighters

Another piece of evidence came Wednesday that the MMA community is getting more serious about forcing illegal drugs out of the sport. The California State Athletic Commission drug-tested nearly every fighter competing at UFC Fight Night 71, scheduled to take place July 15 in San Diego. That’s according to a report published Wednesday night by […]

Another piece of evidence came Wednesday that the MMA community is getting more serious about forcing illegal drugs out of the sport. The California State Athletic Commission drug-tested nearly every fighter competing at UFC Fight Night 71, scheduled to take place July 15 in San Diego. That’s according to a report published Wednesday night by […]

California Commission Drug Tests Nearly Every UFC Fight Night 71 Fighter

Another piece of evidence came Wednesday that the MMA community is getting more serious about forcing illegal drugs out of the sport. The California State Athletic Commission drug-tested nearly every fighter competing at UFC Fight Night 71, scheduled to take place July 15 in San Diego. That’s according to a report published Wednesday night by […]

Another piece of evidence came Wednesday that the MMA community is getting more serious about forcing illegal drugs out of the sport. The California State Athletic Commission drug-tested nearly every fighter competing at UFC Fight Night 71, scheduled to take place July 15 in San Diego. That’s according to a report published Wednesday night by […]

UFC Drug Testing Program a Triumph, but Raises Questions About Fighters’ Rights

Just after 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the UFC rolled the Holy Grail of combat sports out onto a stage at the Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. In this case, the Holy Grail came in the form of Jeff Novitzky—the former federal agent the fight company has hired to spearhead its new […]

Just after 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the UFC rolled the Holy Grail of combat sports out onto a stage at the Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. In this case, the Holy Grail came in the form of Jeff Novitzky—the former federal agent the fight company has hired to spearhead its new […]

NAC Monitoring Hit-and-Run Incident, Says Jon Jones Passed Multiple Drug Tests

The Nevada State Athletic Commission is closely monitoring the ongoing hit-and-run investigation involving UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. It was announced on Monday afternoon by the Albuquerque Police Department that an arrest warrant had been issued for the 27-year-old MMA star for allegedly hitting another vehicle and fleeing from the scene of the accident. […]

The Nevada State Athletic Commission is closely monitoring the ongoing hit-and-run investigation involving UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. It was announced on Monday afternoon by the Albuquerque Police Department that an arrest warrant had been issued for the 27-year-old MMA star for allegedly hitting another vehicle and fleeing from the scene of the accident. […]

Watch: Anderson Silva Finds out He Failed UFC 183 Drug Test on ‘TUF: Brazil 4?

If you’ve been following the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter, TUF: Brazil 4, on the UFC’s online streaming service, UFC Fight Pass, you may have noticed that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is still coaching despite reports that he had been replaced on the show.  For the first two episodes, The Spider commanded Team Silva and […]

If you’ve been following the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter, TUF: Brazil 4, on the UFC’s online streaming service, UFC Fight Pass, you may have noticed that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is still coaching despite reports that he had been replaced on the show.  For the first two episodes, The Spider commanded Team Silva and […]

Luke Rockhold Slams ‘Cheater’ Anderson Silva, Discusses UFC Drug Testing

UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold believes Anderson Silva and every fighter in the organisation should receive a four-year suspension if they are found guilty of doping. Silva failed drug tests before and after his win over Nick Diaz, but fighters such as Anthony Pettis have suggested the Brazilian wouldn’t knowingly do wrong. Rockhold doesn’t share the same […]

UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold believes Anderson Silva and every fighter in the organisation should receive a four-year suspension if they are found guilty of doping. Silva failed drug tests before and after his win over Nick Diaz, but fighters such as Anthony Pettis have suggested the Brazilian wouldn’t knowingly do wrong. Rockhold doesn’t share the same […]