Georges St-Pierre Says UFC’s Leniency with Drug Testing Influenced Break

Georges St-Pierre recently admitted that his decision to take a break from the sport of MMA was influenced in part by hard feelings toward his employer, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).  Before his last fight inside the Octagon at UFC 167 against Johny Hendricks, GSP butted heads with both the UFC and Hendricks over the […]

Georges St-Pierre recently admitted that his decision to take a break from the sport of MMA was influenced in part by hard feelings toward his employer, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).  Before his last fight inside the Octagon at UFC 167 against Johny Hendricks, GSP butted heads with both the UFC and Hendricks over the […]

Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva Plans to Sue Doctor After Failed Drug Test

Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva is unhappy about his recent suspension, and the heavyweight standout is taking action.  According to MMAfighting, Silva plans to sue his doctor, who guided his testosterone injections leading up to his UFC Fight Night 33 tangle with Mark Hunt.  On this matter, Silva said:  I just did what they told me to […]

Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva is unhappy about his recent suspension, and the heavyweight standout is taking action.  According to MMAfighting, Silva plans to sue his doctor, who guided his testosterone injections leading up to his UFC Fight Night 33 tangle with Mark Hunt.  On this matter, Silva said:  I just did what they told me to […]

Antonio Silva Fails Post-Fight Drug Test, Will Be Suspended for 9 Months

Antonio Silva failed his UFC Fight Night 33 post-fight drug test, according to a recent report from MMAjunkie.com.  Despite getting the green light to use testosterone replacement therapy, Silva tested positive for elevated testosterone levels. Now, the former title challenger will face a nine-month suspension, and he will lose his $50,000 Fight of the Night […]

Antonio Silva failed his UFC Fight Night 33 post-fight drug test, according to a recent report from MMAjunkie.com.  Despite getting the green light to use testosterone replacement therapy, Silva tested positive for elevated testosterone levels. Now, the former title challenger will face a nine-month suspension, and he will lose his $50,000 Fight of the Night […]

UFC 168: Travis Browne Will Join Josh Barnett for Additional WADA Drug Testing

UFC heavyweight Travis Browne has volunteered to subject himself to the same enhanced drug testing his opponent Josh Barnett will have to undergo in the run-up to their fight at UFC 168. The tests were ordered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) as a condition for granting Barnett his first license to fight in […]

UFC heavyweight Travis Browne has volunteered to subject himself to the same enhanced drug testing his opponent Josh Barnett will have to undergo in the run-up to their fight at UFC 168. The tests were ordered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) as a condition for granting Barnett his first license to fight in […]

Josh Barnett Faces Random WADA Drug Testing Until the End of 2014

The Nevada State Athletic Commission did not take UFC heavyweight contender Josh Barnett’s past failed drug tests lightly, imposing strict stipulations in order for him to be granted his fighter’s license for UFC 168.  “The Warmaster” was granted his license to fight Travis Browne in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 28, however, he must make […]

The Nevada State Athletic Commission did not take UFC heavyweight contender Josh Barnett’s past failed drug tests lightly, imposing strict stipulations in order for him to be granted his fighter’s license for UFC 168.  “The Warmaster” was granted his license to fight Travis Browne in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 28, however, he must make […]

GSP and Johny Hendricks Agree to VADA Drug Testing Leading Up to UFC 167

Upcoming UFC welterweight title challenger Johny Hendricks didn’t hesitate in accepting champion Georges St-Pierre’s invitation to participate in Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) drug testing ahead of their November 16 showdown. GSP made the suggestion last Saturday, July 6, while Hendricks accepted the challenge with open arms on Thursday (via Sportsnet). “I believe VADA testing. I’m […]

Upcoming UFC welterweight title challenger Johny Hendricks didn’t hesitate in accepting champion Georges St-Pierre’s invitation to participate in Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) drug testing ahead of their November 16 showdown. GSP made the suggestion last Saturday, July 6, while Hendricks accepted the challenge with open arms on Thursday (via Sportsnet). “I believe VADA testing. I’m […]