5 Questions Answered at UFC Calgary

With a trio of former champions fighting last night (July 28), UFC Calgary was considered can’t-miss TV for fight fans. The event took place in the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Let’s take a look at some of the burning …

With a trio of former champions fighting last night (July 28), UFC Calgary was considered can’t-miss TV for fight fans. The event took place in the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Let’s take a look at some of the burning questions that were answered last night: Alexander Hernandez: One-punch wonder? Stepping in on short-notice […]

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Highlights: Dustin Ortiz Melts Rising Prospect With Head Kick KO

This head kick KO was quite the way to start UFC on FOX 30 tonight.

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Tonight’s (Sat., July 28, 2018) UFC on FOX 30 from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, features a great lineup of high-profile fights, but a fight that flew under the radar is deservedly getting some early heat.

Such was the case in the flyweight showdown between veteran Dustin Ortiz and talented young challenger Matheus Nicolau, a frenetic one-round affair that ultimately ended with quite a KO. Nicolau was able to hit Ortiz with a big right early in the fight, but the longtime 125-pound mainstay kept his composure to land a vicious high kick that opened the gate for an onslaught of ground and pound that ended the fight.

In a division short on new contenders for dominant champion Demetrious Johnson, Ortiz could find himself in title contention if he keeps his current form. Watch Ortiz’ third straight victory and his most impressive of said streak – here:

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USADA Hands Matheus Nicolau One-Year Suspension For Failing Urine Test

Matheus Nicolau has accepted his one-year suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Back in Nov. 2016, Nicolau was pulled from his scheduled UFC Fight Night 100 bout against Ulka Sasaki. The 125-pounder was flagged by USADA for a potential anti-doping violation. Nicolau tested positive for anastrozole from a urine test that was conducted on […]

Matheus Nicolau has accepted his one-year suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Back in Nov. 2016, Nicolau was pulled from his scheduled UFC Fight Night 100 bout against Ulka Sasaki. The 125-pounder was flagged by USADA for a potential anti-doping violation. Nicolau tested positive for anastrozole from a urine test that was conducted on […]

UFC Fight Night 100’s Matheus Nicolau Removed From Card For Doping

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Another UFC fighter has been taken off a planned fight, as Matheus Nicolau was notified of a potential anti-doping violation.

Nicolau was scheduled to meet Ulka Susaki at UFC Fight Night 100 later this month from Brazil. Nicolau (12-1-1) has won both of his Octagon fights after competing on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4.

His best win to date was a split decision over John Moraga in July at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.

Below is a statement from the UFC regarding the potential USADA violation:

“USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC anti-doping policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case,” a statement read. “It is important to note that, under the UFC anti-doping policy, there is a full fair legal review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed.

“Consistent with all previous potential anti-doping violations, additional information or UFC statements will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”

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Another UFC fighter has been taken off a planned fight, as Matheus Nicolau was notified of a potential anti-doping violation.

Nicolau was scheduled to meet Ulka Susaki at UFC Fight Night 100 later this month from Brazil. Nicolau (12-1-1) has won both of his Octagon fights after competing on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4.

His best win to date was a split decision over John Moraga in July at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.

Below is a statement from the UFC regarding the potential USADA violation:

“USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC anti-doping policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case,” a statement read. “It is important to note that, under the UFC anti-doping policy, there is a full fair legal review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed.

“Consistent with all previous potential anti-doping violations, additional information or UFC statements will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”