UFC’s Offer to Pay for Fighter Drug Tests Is a Sea Change in Attitude

Amid all the recriminations over “Jessica-gate,” some good news has emerged for those looking to clean up the sport of mixed martial arts: The UFC seems willing to pay for all and any drug testing regulatory bodies require. The comments made by UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta to Yahoo! Sports journalist Kevin Iole are more far-reaching […]

Amid all the recriminations over “Jessica-gate,” some good news has emerged for those looking to clean up the sport of mixed martial arts: The UFC seems willing to pay for all and any drug testing regulatory bodies require. The comments made by UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta to Yahoo! Sports journalist Kevin Iole are more far-reaching […]

Jessica Eye Failed Drug Test: Lessons Learned from One of MMA’s Silliest Stories

At face value, the entire Jessica Eye story is beyond overblown. This is one not-yet-famous fighter testing positive for weed and that’s it. The reality, though, is that her non-suspension has touched on so many different topics on so many different levels that it’s impossible to be disinterested. The way it resonated with fans. The […]

At face value, the entire Jessica Eye story is beyond overblown. This is one not-yet-famous fighter testing positive for weed and that’s it. The reality, though, is that her non-suspension has touched on so many different topics on so many different levels that it’s impossible to be disinterested. The way it resonated with fans. The […]

Jessica Eye vs. Sarah Kaufman Overturned Due to Failed Eye Drug Test

UPDATE 2, 3:43 p.m. ET:  Bleacher Report has filed an official request with the Texas Secretary of State to obtain access to the Eye administrative order. However, HIPAA privacy laws may prevent the release of the information. We’re also still waiting on official word from the UFC on Eye’s status for her UFC 170 bout […]

UPDATE 2, 3:43 p.m. ET:  Bleacher Report has filed an official request with the Texas Secretary of State to obtain access to the Eye administrative order. However, HIPAA privacy laws may prevent the release of the information. We’re also still waiting on official word from the UFC on Eye’s status for her UFC 170 bout […]

Alistair Overeem Says He Won’t Retire, Talks Drug Testing, Hanging out with Mir

Alistair Overeem is hunkering down. The immediate reason? He’s in Newark, New Jersey. In January. The wind chills are in the single digits. Kind of a shock when you’re coming from Thailand. “I have a hat on my head, and I’m inside,” Overeem said. “I’ll say it that way.” It’s Wednesday, and he’s in Newark […]

Alistair Overeem is hunkering down. The immediate reason? He’s in Newark, New Jersey. In January. The wind chills are in the single digits. Kind of a shock when you’re coming from Thailand. “I have a hat on my head, and I’m inside,” Overeem said. “I’ll say it that way.” It’s Wednesday, and he’s in Newark […]

Georges St-Pierre’s Comments About Drug Testing Are Worrying Sign for UFC

You can already picture Randy Marsh quickly rolling down his car window to admonish the public for not listening. UFC fans should heed warning to what Georges-St Pierre has to say about the promotion. GSP made major waves this week when he revealed that the idea of stricter drug testing ended up causing a rift […]

You can already picture Randy Marsh quickly rolling down his car window to admonish the public for not listening. UFC fans should heed warning to what Georges-St Pierre has to say about the promotion. GSP made major waves this week when he revealed that the idea of stricter drug testing ended up causing a rift […]

Lorenzo Fertitta ‘Extremely Disappointed’ by GSP’s Comments on UFC Drug Testing

UFC CEO and co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta was both shocked and “extremely disappointed” by Georges St-Pierre’s comments on Tuesday regarding pre-fight drug screening in the UFC, per Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports. It was extremely disappointing to hear Georges make those comments because I don’t think any organization has embraced drug testing as we have. We […]

UFC CEO and co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta was both shocked and “extremely disappointed” by Georges St-Pierre’s comments on Tuesday regarding pre-fight drug screening in the UFC, per Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports. It was extremely disappointing to hear Georges make those comments because I don’t think any organization has embraced drug testing as we have. We […]