UFC: Matt Wiman Compares ‘Sleazy’ Sponsorship Managers to Drug Dealers

Let it be known that any potential sponsors wishing to discuss business with UFC fighter Matt Wiman had better come prepared to be up-front and honest. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour on Monday, Wiman explained the lack of sponsors for his UFC Fight Night 57 showdown with Isaac Vallie-Flagg: I think if it […]

Let it be known that any potential sponsors wishing to discuss business with UFC fighter Matt Wiman had better come prepared to be up-front and honest. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour on Monday, Wiman explained the lack of sponsors for his UFC Fight Night 57 showdown with Isaac Vallie-Flagg: I think if it […]

Vitor Belfort Randomly Drug Tested by NSAC Ahead of UFC 184 Title Fight

Days after UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman questioned the Nevada State Athletic Commission for not drug testing Vitor Belfort leading up to their UFC 184 bout, “The Phenom” has submitted to a blood and urine sample. Although “The Phenom” was granted a conditional license by the NSAC back in July, this was the first time […]

Days after UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman questioned the Nevada State Athletic Commission for not drug testing Vitor Belfort leading up to their UFC 184 bout, “The Phenom” has submitted to a blood and urine sample. Although “The Phenom” was granted a conditional license by the NSAC back in July, this was the first time […]

Chael Sonnen Says ‘I’m Not Sorry’ for Performance-Enhancing Drug Test Failures

Retired three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is refusing to apologize for the two drug tests he failed this past summer that likely cut his MMA career short, saying he has nothing to be sorry for.  In his new podcast titled “You’re Welcome,” Sonnen spoke in depth on his thought process before taking banned substances that made him […]

Retired three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is refusing to apologize for the two drug tests he failed this past summer that likely cut his MMA career short, saying he has nothing to be sorry for.  In his new podcast titled “You’re Welcome,” Sonnen spoke in depth on his thought process before taking banned substances that made him […]

Fallout from Cung Le’s Positive Drug Test Raises Questions About UFC Testing

Even after a week of speculation, public disputes and good, solid reporting by MMA’s best journalists, there is still a lot we don’t know about Cung Le’s positive drug test. At this point, though, the simple question of Le’s guilt or innocence has become secondary to the one thing we can say with absolute certainty: […]

Even after a week of speculation, public disputes and good, solid reporting by MMA’s best journalists, there is still a lot we don’t know about Cung Le’s positive drug test. At this point, though, the simple question of Le’s guilt or innocence has become secondary to the one thing we can say with absolute certainty: […]

Ortiz on Bonnar: He’s a ‘Fake,’ ‘Phony’ and a ‘Cheater’ for Failed Drug Tests

Bellator light heavyweight and UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz seems to have a lot of legitimate hatred toward Stephan Bonnar, his upcoming opponent at Bellator 131 on November 15.  Making an appearance on Submission Radio earlier today, Ortiz ripped “The American Psycho” for his two failed drug tests for anabolic steroids during his career—among other […]

Bellator light heavyweight and UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz seems to have a lot of legitimate hatred toward Stephan Bonnar, his upcoming opponent at Bellator 131 on November 15.  Making an appearance on Submission Radio earlier today, Ortiz ripped “The American Psycho” for his two failed drug tests for anabolic steroids during his career—among other […]

UFC’s New Drug Policy Could Be a Crucial Step into the Light (and in Wooing GSP)

According to reports, the Holy Grail may be at hand. The UFC announced, via ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, on Wednesday that it will ramp up its drug testing efforts during the coming months, instituting random, year-round blood and urine screening for a percentage of its nearly 500 contracted fighters. UFC vice president of regulatory affairs Marc […]

According to reports, the Holy Grail may be at hand. The UFC announced, via ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, on Wednesday that it will ramp up its drug testing efforts during the coming months, instituting random, year-round blood and urine screening for a percentage of its nearly 500 contracted fighters. UFC vice president of regulatory affairs Marc […]