Tag: Failed

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 […]

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UFC Cuts Lavar Johnson from Heavyweight Roster Due to Failed Drug Test

Following a failed drug test and a decisive loss at UFC 157, heavyweight slugger Lavar Johnson is no longer part of the promotion. MMA Junkie confirmed the news on Thursday, speaking with “sources close to Johnson.” This latest release comes on the heels of Johnson recently being outed on testosterone levels consistent with steroid use, highlighted […]

Following a failed drug test and a decisive loss at UFC 157, heavyweight slugger Lavar Johnson is no longer part of the promotion. MMA Junkie confirmed the news on Thursday, speaking with “sources close to Johnson.” This latest release comes on the heels of Johnson recently being outed on testosterone levels consistent with steroid use, highlighted […]

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UFC: Riki Fukuda and Alex Caceres Explain Failed Drug Tests

Both Riki Fukuda and Alex Caceres were flagged after failing their drug tests for UFC on Fuel TV 8 earlier this month. The two fighters have released statements with two different rationales behind the failed tests. MMA Junkie has the information from both fighters’ camps: “Fukuda said over-the-counter cold medication prompted his failed test for banned […]

Both Riki Fukuda and Alex Caceres were flagged after failing their drug tests for UFC on Fuel TV 8 earlier this month. The two fighters have released statements with two different rationales behind the failed tests. MMA Junkie has the information from both fighters’ camps: “Fukuda said over-the-counter cold medication prompted his failed test for banned […]

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What Would It Mean If Overeem Failed Another Drug Test?

The last eight months must have been the most painfully slow of Alistair Overeem’s life. They must have been spent in utter helplessness and frustration, as the title shot he was promised was passed to two separate men, with the UFC heavyweight wondering whether he would ever get his day. On Thursday, he took another […]

The last eight months must have been the most painfully slow of Alistair Overeem’s life. They must have been spent in utter helplessness and frustration, as the title shot he was promised was passed to two separate men, with the UFC heavyweight wondering whether he would ever get his day. On Thursday, he took another […]

Zuffa Issues Statement on Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman Failed Drug Tests

After MMA Junkie broke the news Friday that Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman failed their UFC 153 post-fight drug tests, Zuffa LLC, the owner of the UFC, issued an update on the situation via a statement on UFC.com.  “Stephan Bonnar and Dave H…

After MMA Junkie broke the news Friday that Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman failed their UFC 153 post-fight drug tests, Zuffa LLC, the owner of the UFC, issued an update on the situation via a statement on UFC.com.  “Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman tested positive for banned substances following their bouts at UFC 153. The […]

Kennedy Promises Bout with Rockhold Will Deliver Where Silva vs. Sonnen 2 Failed

The current state of affairs in Strikeforce has Tim Kennedy shaking his head in disbelief. As the No.1 contender to the middleweight crown, the biggest fight of his career is just a day away, and he’s fairly certain the bout will not re…

The current state of affairs in Strikeforce has Tim Kennedy shaking his head in disbelief. As the No.1 contender to the middleweight crown, the biggest fight of his career is just a day away, and he’s fairly certain the bout will not register on the mainstream MMA radar. Kennedy has every right to be upset. He has […]