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UFC 162 Drug Test Results: All 22 Fighters Tested, All Come Back Negative

UFC 162 will go down as one of the most historic events in MMA history after Chris Weidman dethroned Anderson Silva as middleweight champion.
More good news was released about the event on Friday, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed that …

UFC 162 will go down as one of the most historic events in MMA history after Chris Weidman dethroned Anderson Silva as middleweight champion.

More good news was released about the event on Friday, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed that all of the fighters on the card were tested for performance enhancing drugs, and everyone came back negative.

It’s never a fun subject to hear about an athlete testing positive for a banned substance, but it definitely doesn’t help when that becomes a black mark on an otherwise great show.

UFC 162 is expected to end up as one of the biggest shows for the promotion in 2013.

All 22 fighters on the card were tested, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer.

UFC middleweight Chris Leben fought on the card and has had a couple of run-ins in the past with positive drug test results. Once in 2008, following a fight against Michael Bisping, Leben tested positive for steroids and was suspended for nine months.

Leben then tested positive again, this time for painkillers (oxycodone and oxymorphone), after his fight against Mark Munoz at UFC 138.

Following that positive test and suspension, Leben entered a substance abuse program that was funded  by the UFC. As part of his continued treatment, for his last fight at UFC 162, Leben was approved for a therapeutic use exemption to use suboxone, which is used to help patients overcome opiate dependency.

It was the first time the commission had made such an approval for an MMA fighter competing in the state.

All told, the 22 fighters on the card all came back with clean results, which also clears the way for the UFC to forge ahead with the rematch plans for Weidman vs. Silva II.

 

Damon Martin is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report.

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Mike Winklejohn: Anderson Silva Would Win a ‘War’ in Chris Weidman Rematch

Famed striking coach Mike Winklejohn recently sat down with Bloody Elbow to discuss how he believes a rematch between new champion Chris Weidman and former long-reigning 185-pound kingpin Anderson Silva would go down. 

“I think Chris will co…

Famed striking coach Mike Winklejohn recently sat down with Bloody Elbow to discuss how he believes a rematch between new champion Chris Weidman and former long-reigning 185-pound kingpin Anderson Silva would go down. 

“I think Chris will come with a similar gameplan and Anderson not goofing off as much, I think it will be a war. If Anderson is back in his old form, I think Anderson can beat Chris this time. But, now that he’s been hit, some of his confidence might be down a little bit. It’s a game of inches with these little gloves. Chris now has Anderson worrying about his hands. He was able to take Anderson down. He saw Anderson’s defense on the ground so now he’s going to know how to mitigate that defense and get his offense going on the ground.” 

Some fans believe The All-American proved the hype is real when he knocked Silva out cold in the second round of their UFC 162 encounter on Saturday. 

However, others think the Brazilian pound-for-pound great would defeat Weidman handily in a rematch if he could leave the showboating antics behind this time. 

Winklejohn, who trains UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, seems to fall somewhere in between those two schools of thought.

Despite Silva initially saying he wasn’t interested in facing Weidman again (via MMA Junkie), various media outlets reported this week that The Spider has had a chance of heart and now would like a second showdown with his American adversary before the year’s end (via MMA Fighting). 

Winklejohn also notes that he hasn’t spoken to Jones since Silva’s loss, but acknowledges Jackson’s MMA lost a “big, big payday” now that Silva vs. Jones is no longer an option. 

Jones, who now is on top of the UFC’s official top 10 pound-for-pound list, has a chance to win 10 in a row and break the UFC light heavyweight record of five consecutive title defenses when he squares off with Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 in September. 

Did Winklejohn hit the nail on the head for Weidman vs. Silva II, or is his analysis completely off base?

 

John Heinis is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. He is also the MMA Editor for eDraft.com and contributes MMA videos to The Young Turks Sports Show.

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UFC: 5 Guys Who Are Their Own Worst Enemy

Some guys in this world are their own worst enemy. Actually, as one of those guys myself, I’d like to think I’m qualified to point out those who are similarly inclined.
In a sport where the point is to put yourself in great danger of physic…

Some guys in this world are their own worst enemy. Actually, as one of those guys myself, I’d like to think I’m qualified to point out those who are similarly inclined.

In a sport where the point is to put yourself in great danger of physical harm in order to do great physical harm to another person, it seems like there are a few such folk around.

Folk that include: 

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UFC 162 Video Blog: Heartbreaking Moments Backstage After Anderson Silva Loss

Somewhere along the way, we forgot that Anderson Silva was human.
He is just an ordinary man who puts his pants on every morning like anyone else. Everything he does is predicated around providing the best possible future for his wife and children. Sur…

Somewhere along the way, we forgot that Anderson Silva was human.

He is just an ordinary man who puts his pants on every morning like anyone else. Everything he does is predicated around providing the best possible future for his wife and children. Sure, he makes mistakes from time to time, but from every mistake, he learns and continues to grow into a better version of himself.

The only thing truly separating Silva from the average Joe on the street is his inexplicable gift for kicking ass.

True greatness is rarely witnessed in one’s lifetime, which is why fans are so passionate about Silva. Love him or hate him, we all get that same bubbly feeling in the pit of our stomachs every time the lights dim and DMX’s “Ain’t No Sunshine” reverberates throughout a sold-out arena. It’s a feeling one experiences when they are about to witness something unexplainable, something great.

At UFC 162, the magic finally ran out for Silva.

He was defeated for the first time in his UFC career by top middleweight contender Chris Weidman. The MMA community exploded in every direction immediately after the fight.

Some were stubborn enough to call the fight-ending punch Weidman landed “lucky” and refuse to give him his due diligence. Many believe Silva got caught up in the moment with his taunting and gave the fight away. Others have chosen to go off the deep end in conspiracy talk.

On Thursday, the UFC released a post-fight video blog of Silva’s moments after losing to Weidman. The individual shown in this video isn’t the invincible, otherworldly champion we’re used to seeing. It is simply a teary-eyed man dealing with the bitterness of defeat and turning to those closest to him for comfort.

In the words of the great Fedor Emelianenko, “the one who doesn’t fall, doesn’t stand up.” No one is perfect in this world, and it is inevitable that we all fall at some point in our lives. There is truly only one question that matters at this point.

How will Anderson Silva stand back up?

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[VIDEO] An Inside Look at Anderson Silva Before and After His UFC 162 Defeat

(Props: AndersonSilva9ine)

We can’t remember Anderson Silva ever releasing a video blog around a fight but thank goodness he decided to do so for UFC 162. This past Saturday, of course, Silva was upset by Chris Weidman in dramatic fashion.

The above video blog released today by the Silva camp offers a glimpse at some intimate, painful, and sometimes touching moments with the former champion. Then, there’s Anderson getting a sit-down speech from Usher after the fight, in which the pop-star — and Silva’s Black House training partner?? — offers his own criticism of the Spider’s performance. That part is just surreal and hilarious.

Other highlights include: Anderson acting anything but aloof with fans as he exits the arena in Las Vegas after losing his title to Weidman, and a composed Silva giving credit to Weidman at the post-event press conference, then breaking down and crying in a hotel room afterwards only to then lead an inspiring cheer-circle with his friends, family and teammates. It’s a level of access we’ve rarely seen before with Silva, so check it out.

– Elias Cepeda


(Props: AndersonSilva9ine)

We can’t remember Anderson Silva ever releasing a video blog around a fight but thank goodness he decided to do so for UFC 162. This past Saturday, of course, Silva was upset by Chris Weidman in dramatic fashion.

The above video blog released today by the Silva camp offers a glimpse at some intimate, painful, and sometimes touching moments with the former champion. Then, there’s Anderson getting a sit-down speech from Usher after the fight, in which the pop-star — and Silva’s Black House training partner?? — offers his own criticism of the Spider’s performance. That part is just surreal and hilarious.

Other highlights include: Anderson acting anything but aloof with fans as he exits the arena in Las Vegas after losing his title to Weidman, and a composed Silva giving credit to Weidman at the post-event press conference, then breaking down and crying in a hotel room afterwards only to then lead an inspiring cheer-circle with his friends, family and teammates. It’s a level of access we’ve rarely seen before with Silva, so check it out.

– Elias Cepeda

[VIDEO] An Inside Look at Anderson Silva Before and After His UFC 162 Defeat

(Props: AndersonSilva9ine)

We can’t remember Anderson Silva ever releasing a video blog around a fight but thank goodness he decided to do so for UFC 162. This past Saturday, of course, Silva was upset by Chris Weidman in dramatic fashion.

The above video blog released today by the Silva camp offers a glimpse at some intimate, painful, and sometimes touching moments with the former champion. Then, there’s Anderson getting a sit-down speech from Usher after the fight, in which the pop-star — and Silva’s Black House training partner?? — offers his own criticism of the Spider’s performance. That part is just surreal and hilarious.

Other highlights include: Anderson acting anything but aloof with fans as he exits the arena in Las Vegas after losing his title to Weidman, and a composed Silva giving credit to Weidman at the post-event press conference, then breaking down and crying in a hotel room afterwards only to then lead an inspiring cheer-circle with his friends, family and teammates. It’s a level of access we’ve rarely seen before with Silva, so check it out.

– Elias Cepeda


(Props: AndersonSilva9ine)

We can’t remember Anderson Silva ever releasing a video blog around a fight but thank goodness he decided to do so for UFC 162. This past Saturday, of course, Silva was upset by Chris Weidman in dramatic fashion.

The above video blog released today by the Silva camp offers a glimpse at some intimate, painful, and sometimes touching moments with the former champion. Then, there’s Anderson getting a sit-down speech from Usher after the fight, in which the pop-star — and Silva’s Black House training partner?? — offers his own criticism of the Spider’s performance. That part is just surreal and hilarious.

Other highlights include: Anderson acting anything but aloof with fans as he exits the arena in Las Vegas after losing his title to Weidman, and a composed Silva giving credit to Weidman at the post-event press conference, then breaking down and crying in a hotel room afterwards only to then lead an inspiring cheer-circle with his friends, family and teammates. It’s a level of access we’ve rarely seen before with Silva, so check it out.

– Elias Cepeda