Tag: Program

A Complete Guide to the UFC’s New Anti-Doping Program

It is safe to say that everything about the Ultimate Fighting Championship will change on July 1. That’s the day the UFC’s new anti-doping policy will go into effect. The fight promotion has teamed up with the United States Anti-Doping Agency for the program, which will see every fighter on the UFC roster subjected to out-of […]

It is safe to say that everything about the Ultimate Fighting Championship will change on July 1. That’s the day the UFC’s new anti-doping policy will go into effect. The fight promotion has teamed up with the United States Anti-Doping Agency for the program, which will see every fighter on the UFC roster subjected to out-of […]

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UFC Drug Testing Program a Triumph, but Raises Questions About Fighters’ Rights

Just after 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the UFC rolled the Holy Grail of combat sports out onto a stage at the Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. In this case, the Holy Grail came in the form of Jeff Novitzky—the former federal agent the fight company has hired to spearhead its new […]

Just after 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the UFC rolled the Holy Grail of combat sports out onto a stage at the Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. In this case, the Holy Grail came in the form of Jeff Novitzky—the former federal agent the fight company has hired to spearhead its new […]

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UFC Reveals Details of USADA-Controlled Anti-Doping Program

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the details of its new “Athlete Marketing and Development Program” during a special media-only press conference on Wednesday at the Red Rock Casino & Resort. Bleacher Report was in attendance.  The press conference was attended by UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, President Dana White, Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Epstein […]

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the details of its new “Athlete Marketing and Development Program” during a special media-only press conference on Wednesday at the Red Rock Casino & Resort. Bleacher Report was in attendance.  The press conference was attended by UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, President Dana White, Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Epstein […]

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Georges St-Pierre Comments on UFC’s New Drug-Testing Program

The UFC’s press conference discussing its plans to overhaul its drug-testing procedures is the talk of the MMA universe right now, and former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre definitely seems to like what he’s hearing. Rush took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the new developments: Very happy to learn about the UFC announcing […]

The UFC’s press conference discussing its plans to overhaul its drug-testing procedures is the talk of the MMA universe right now, and former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre definitely seems to like what he’s hearing. Rush took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the new developments: Very happy to learn about the UFC announcing […]

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UFC Announces Drastic New Drug-Testing Program, Goes into Effect July 1

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Wednesday plans for sweeping changes to its overall drug-testing program that could change the face of mixed martial arts as we know it, including punishments that could potentially be far more severe than what currently exists.  UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, president Dana White and counsel Lawrence […]

LAS VEGAS — The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Wednesday plans for sweeping changes to its overall drug-testing program that could change the face of mixed martial arts as we know it, including punishments that could potentially be far more severe than what currently exists.  UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, president Dana White and counsel Lawrence […]

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Why Dana White Won’t Upgrade the UFC’s Drug Testing Program

According to Michael Schiavello, 99 percent of fighters are using steroids.  With Rampage Jackson and Nate Marquardt admitting to having abnormally high levels of testosterone during training via TRT, it’s difficult not to concede that the t…

According to Michael Schiavello, 99 percent of fighters are using steroids.  With Rampage Jackson and Nate Marquardt admitting to having abnormally high levels of testosterone during training via TRT, it’s difficult not to concede that the treatment is an obvious loophole. Fighters are sometimes having difficulty hiding their bad habits and I can name one […]