Tag: Drug

Zuffa Institutes Pre-Contract Drug Screening for UFC and Strikeforce

Zuffa announced today that they will institute a new performance-enhancing drug (PED) screening policy for all potential fighters prior to signing their contracts with either the UFC or Strikeforce. The move is a landmark decision by Zuffa, the parent …

Zuffa announced today that they will institute a new performance-enhancing drug (PED) screening policy for all potential fighters prior to signing their contracts with either the UFC or Strikeforce. The move is a landmark decision by Zuffa, the parent company of both major mixed martial arts promotions, that will help in its commitment in keeping […]

Breaking MMA News: King Mo Fails Post Fight Drug Test

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal had expressed hopes of winning a Strikeforce title again following his win over Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Lukehold vs. Jardine. Now the former light heavyweight champ could be out for a year thanks to …

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal had expressed hopes of winning a Strikeforce title again following his win over Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Lukehold vs. Jardine. Now the former light heavyweight champ could be out for a year thanks to controversy.  According to MMAJunkie.com the Nevada State Athletic Commission,  Lawal tested positive for the anabolic steroid Drostanolone following his January 7th match. Drostanolone […]

UFC 141: Will Fans Ever Believe That Alistair Overeem is Drug Free?

Dutch heavyweight powerhouse Alistair Overeem, heads into UFC 141 consciously aware that no matter how many drug tests he undergoes and passes, his cynics will never be truly satiated. The former Strikeforce, K-1 and Dream heavyweight champion was once…

Dutch heavyweight powerhouse Alistair Overeem, heads into UFC 141 consciously aware that no matter how many drug tests he undergoes and passes, his cynics will never be truly satiated. The former Strikeforce, K-1 and Dream heavyweight champion was once a lean, sculptured 205-pounder. That, however, changed when “The Demolition Man” went on a three-fight losing […]

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UFC 141: Will Fans Ever Believe That Alistair Overeem is Drug Free?

UFC 141: Alistair Overeem Passes Drug Test Clearing Way for Brock Lesnar Fight

On Tuesday morning, UFC president Dana White tweeted a smiley face and then, perhaps drawing out the suspense of what was to follow, took 15 minutes to deliver his follow-up tweet:     And with those 10 words he confirmed what will be the big…

On Tuesday morning, UFC president Dana White tweeted a smiley face and then, perhaps drawing out the suspense of what was to follow, took 15 minutes to deliver his follow-up tweet:     And with those 10 words he confirmed what will be the biggest heavyweight fight in combined weight and most likely pay-per-view buys […]

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UFC 141: Alistair Overeem Passes Drug Test Clearing Way for Brock Lesnar Fight

Alistair Overeem Is Upbeat after Recent Drug Test Misunderstanding

According to fighters.com, former Strikeforce heavyweight champion and new UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) employee Alistair Overeem is taking his recent drug testing mix-up all in his stride. “I always try—and sometimes you can’…

According to fighters.com, former Strikeforce heavyweight champion and new UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) employee Alistair Overeem is taking his recent drug testing mix-up all in his stride. “I always try—and sometimes you can’t—but 99 percent of the time I manage to mentally turn things around to a positive,” Overeem recently wrote on his Yahoo Sports. […]

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Alistair Overeem Is Upbeat after Recent Drug Test Misunderstanding

UFC 141: Overeem Will Fight Lesnar, Pending Drug Test

On December 30th, 2011 the Ultimate Fighting Championship will take part in what could possibly be one of the biggest nights in mixed martial arts history at UFC 141 UFC 141 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and host ar…

On December 30th, 2011 the Ultimate Fighting Championship will take part in what could possibly be one of the biggest nights in mixed martial arts history at UFC 141 UFC 141 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and host arguably the most anticipated bout of 2011. Brock Lesnar […]

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UFC 141: Overeem Will Fight Lesnar, Pending Drug Test