Chael Sonnen Tests Positive for Four Banned Substances in Latest Drug Test

When it rains for Chael Sonnen, it pours.  According to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani, “The American Gangster” tested positive for four different banned substances in his latest drug test. Sonnen submitted to a random drug test on June 5 upon request from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, in advance of his then-upcoming bout with Vitor Belfort […]

When it rains for Chael Sonnen, it pours.  According to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani, “The American Gangster” tested positive for four different banned substances in his latest drug test. Sonnen submitted to a random drug test on June 5 upon request from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, in advance of his then-upcoming bout with Vitor Belfort […]

GSP Writes Letter Supporting Canadian Drug Kingpin Friend Awaiting Sentencing

Former longtime UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre penned a letter of support for a Canadian drug kingpin who is being touted as “The King of Pot” by some members of the media.  The Montreal Gazette published excerpts of the undated letter. In it, “Rush” highlighted his positive experiences with Jimmy Cournoyer, 34. Cournoyer is awaiting […]

Former longtime UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre penned a letter of support for a Canadian drug kingpin who is being touted as “The King of Pot” by some members of the media.  The Montreal Gazette published excerpts of the undated letter. In it, “Rush” highlighted his positive experiences with Jimmy Cournoyer, 34. Cournoyer is awaiting […]

Can the UFC Survive Random Drug Testing?

In the prime of his fighting career, Georges St-Pierre—the former welterweight king and pound-for-pound great—walked away from MMA just eight months ago, citing personal issues.  Months after his departure, the MMA community gained greater insight on what St-Pierre’s concerns were partially hinged upon: the use of performance-enhancing drugs in MMA and the UFC.  As the […]

In the prime of his fighting career, Georges St-Pierre—the former welterweight king and pound-for-pound great—walked away from MMA just eight months ago, citing personal issues.  Months after his departure, the MMA community gained greater insight on what St-Pierre’s concerns were partially hinged upon: the use of performance-enhancing drugs in MMA and the UFC.  As the […]

Georges St-Pierre’s UFC Hiatus No Longer a Mystery: It’s Definitely Drug Testing

At this point, there appears to be very little mystery left in Georges St-Pierre’s indefinite leave of absence from mixed martial arts. In case you didn’t hear him the first time, the former UFC welterweight champion said on Monday he thinks major changes are still needed in how the sport conducts its drug testing. Without […]

At this point, there appears to be very little mystery left in Georges St-Pierre’s indefinite leave of absence from mixed martial arts. In case you didn’t hear him the first time, the former UFC welterweight champion said on Monday he thinks major changes are still needed in how the sport conducts its drug testing. Without […]

NSAC Can’t Release Vitor Belfort’s Random Drug Test Results

The past 24 hours of so have been wild ones for UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort.  The Nevada State Athletic Commission rocked the fight community on Thursday, when they unanimously voted to approve the ban of testosterone replacement therapy—a move that was supported by the UFC.  Early this morning, FOX Sports 1 broke the news […]

The past 24 hours of so have been wild ones for UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort.  The Nevada State Athletic Commission rocked the fight community on Thursday, when they unanimously voted to approve the ban of testosterone replacement therapy—a move that was supported by the UFC.  Early this morning, FOX Sports 1 broke the news […]

Jessica Eye Passes Recreational Drug Test After UFC 170 Loss

UFC bantamweight Jessica Eye took the first step toward restoring her damaged reputation by passing a test for recreational drugs following her UFC 170 loss to Alexis Davis. Nevada Athletic Commission chairman Francisco Aguilar revealed the news to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani earlier on Friday. Eye was tested for performance-enhancing drugs in addition to the test […]

UFC bantamweight Jessica Eye took the first step toward restoring her damaged reputation by passing a test for recreational drugs following her UFC 170 loss to Alexis Davis. Nevada Athletic Commission chairman Francisco Aguilar revealed the news to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani earlier on Friday. Eye was tested for performance-enhancing drugs in addition to the test […]