Nick Diaz Gears Up to Fight Results of UFC 183 Drug Test

Nick Diaz has hired a law firm to investigate his recent failed drug test, with the apparent goal of minimizing (or staving off entirely) a lengthy suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The popular Diaz lost by decision to Anderson Silva in the main event of UFC 183 in January, then tested positive for […]

Nick Diaz has hired a law firm to investigate his recent failed drug test, with the apparent goal of minimizing (or staving off entirely) a lengthy suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The popular Diaz lost by decision to Anderson Silva in the main event of UFC 183 in January, then tested positive for […]

Nick Diaz Gears Up to Fight Suspension for UFC 183 Drug Test Failure

Nick Diaz has hired a law firm to investigate his recent failed drug test, with the apparent goal of minimizing (or staving off entirely) a lengthy suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The popular Diaz lost by decision to Anderson Silva in the main event of UFC 183 in January, then tested positive for […]

Nick Diaz has hired a law firm to investigate his recent failed drug test, with the apparent goal of minimizing (or staving off entirely) a lengthy suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The popular Diaz lost by decision to Anderson Silva in the main event of UFC 183 in January, then tested positive for […]

Anderson Silva Not Planning to Retire After Drug Test Failures

Anderson Silva isn’t ready to walk away from the Octagon just yet. While the former middleweight king is currently mired in controversy over failed drug tests leading up to and following his bout against Nick Diaz at UFC 183, it appears “The Spider” intends to press on. The 39-year-old Brazilian striker is still yet to […]

Anderson Silva isn’t ready to walk away from the Octagon just yet. While the former middleweight king is currently mired in controversy over failed drug tests leading up to and following his bout against Nick Diaz at UFC 183, it appears “The Spider” intends to press on. The 39-year-old Brazilian striker is still yet to […]

Cris Cyborg Passes Random Drug Test, Cleared to Headline Invicta 11

Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino has officially been cleared to headline Invicta FC 11 on Friday night after passing a random, out-of-competition drug test. MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani broke the news after speaking with California State Athletic Commission Executive Director Andy Foster. According to Foster, two tests were administered to Justino, and she passed the second one, which […]

Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino has officially been cleared to headline Invicta FC 11 on Friday night after passing a random, out-of-competition drug test. MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani broke the news after speaking with California State Athletic Commission Executive Director Andy Foster. According to Foster, two tests were administered to Justino, and she passed the second one, which […]

The Question: Does the UFC’s New Drug Testing Policy Reflect Real Change?

On Wednesday, the UFC announced what may be potentially sweeping changes to its performance-enhancing-drug policy. UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, President Dana White and head legal counsel Lawrence Epstein addressed the media from a ballroom at the Red Rock Casino Resort to announce the changes, which follow a string of high-profile test debacles, including the surprising failure of the […]

On Wednesday, the UFC announced what may be potentially sweeping changes to its performance-enhancing-drug policy. UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, President Dana White and head legal counsel Lawrence Epstein addressed the media from a ballroom at the Red Rock Casino Resort to announce the changes, which follow a string of high-profile test debacles, including the surprising failure of the […]

Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz Temporarily Suspended for Failed Drug Tests at UFC 183

MMA stars Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz both face a temporary suspension for failed drug tests at UFC 183. Bleacher Report Lead MMA Writer Jeremy Botter reported on the matter Tuesday: Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports that Silva tested positive for the steroid drostanolone, and Diaz failed due to traces of marijuana metabolites detected in his […]

MMA stars Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz both face a temporary suspension for failed drug tests at UFC 183. Bleacher Report Lead MMA Writer Jeremy Botter reported on the matter Tuesday: Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports that Silva tested positive for the steroid drostanolone, and Diaz failed due to traces of marijuana metabolites detected in his […]