Sean O’Malley Supports USADA, But Says Something Isn’t Right About UFC 232 Situation

Sean O’Malley is supportive of a clean sport, but believes something is amiss. UFC 232 was initially scheduled to take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was moved to Inglewood, California when the Nevada State Athletic Comm…

Sean O’Malley is supportive of a clean sport, but believes something is amiss. UFC 232 was initially scheduled to take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was moved to Inglewood, California when the Nevada State Athletic Commission wouldn’t allow Jon Jones to compete in Las Vegas due to a trace amount […]

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Video: Watch The Full Episode of UFC 232 Countdown

UFC 232 is almost here and the countdown show has arrived. On Saturday night (Dec. 29), the state of California will be treated to an event live from The Forum in Inglewood (not Las Vegas). The main event will feature a light heavyweight title bout bet…

UFC 232 is almost here and the countdown show has arrived. On Saturday night (Dec. 29), the state of California will be treated to an event live from The Forum in Inglewood (not Las Vegas). The main event will feature a light heavyweight title bout between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson. The co-main event features […]

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Chad Mendes’ UFC 232 Opponent Apologizes For Past Comments

Chad Mendes’ UFC 232 opponent has issued an apology for some past comments he made about the former title contender. Alexander Volkanovski was the man who made these comments about when Mendes was suspended by USADA. Back in July of 2016, USADA announced that Mendes had received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping policy violation […]

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Chad Mendes’ UFC 232 opponent has issued an apology for some past comments he made about the former title contender. Alexander Volkanovski was the man who made these comments about when Mendes was suspended by USADA.

Back in July of 2016, USADA announced that Mendes had received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping policy violation after testing positive for a prohibited substance. He tested positive for GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone-Releasing Hexapeptide) following an out-of-competition urine test conducted on May 17, 2016.

While doing an interview with Bloody Elbow to promote their fight at UFC 232, he gave an apology.

“I threw a little bit of dirt on his name. He got suspended and I’ve sort of been like, he doesn’t deserve to call there shots. He’s off of a suspension from, we all know why. At the same time, it got me what I wanted. So, sorry for rubbing your name in the dirt mate, but it is what it is. You got caught. Whatever.”

The UFC 232 pay-per-view event is set to take place on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Forum in Inglewood, California. He also offered his prediction for how he thinks this fight will go down.

“Ah, I’ve been seeing it. I’ve been seeing it time and time again. Early finish, honestly. Again, no disrespect. Not because I think he’s an easier matchup than the last, but purely stylistically. Like the way we’re going to be going, I’m going to have to use some big shots, and he’s going to try and be out for it as well. I think I’m going to catch him early.”

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Joe Rogan Defends Jon Jones Against UFC 232 Criticisms

With arguably the most eminent athlete in the history of the UFC once again finding himself under the microscope with his latest drug test controversy, you can expect to find a lot of armchair scientists on social media offering their stance on the iss…

With arguably the most eminent athlete in the history of the UFC once again finding himself under the microscope with his latest drug test controversy, you can expect to find a lot of armchair scientists on social media offering their stance on the issue to the point where it is presented as factual instead of […]

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UFC 232 Embedded Episode 2

UFC 232 is less than a week away and the second episode of Embedded was released on the UFC’s YouTube channel. In the episode, light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson meets with media in Las Vegas. Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes gets a massage at home before packing for her trip. Featherweight champion Cris Cyborg puts […]

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UFC 232 is less than a week away and the second episode of Embedded was released on the UFC’s YouTube channel.

In the episode, light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson meets with media in Las Vegas. Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes gets a massage at home before packing for her trip. Featherweight champion Cris Cyborg puts in time at the gym, then relaxes in a different type of cage with her cats. Former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones proves motivated and menacing in training, and opponent Gustafsson unwinds with his team over boxing.

You can watch it here:

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Breaking: Jon Jones Enrolls In VADA Drug Testing Program At Behest Of California

Jon Jones has enrolled in a second drug testing program ahead of UFC 232 at the behest of the California State Athletic Commision. Jones, who was just flagged for having an ‘atypical’ sample on Dec. 9, will now have to submit from testing from both the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping […]

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Jon Jones has enrolled in a second drug testing program ahead of UFC 232 at the behest of the California State Athletic Commision.

Jones, who was just flagged for having an ‘atypical’ sample on Dec. 9, will now have to submit from testing from both the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA).

The California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster revealed that Jones had enrolled in the VADA program on Monday. Jones is the first UFC athlete to be subject to both anti-doping organizations.

“Jon Jones is certainly clean right now. That’s not questionable,” Foster told ESPN. “The Nevada commission did not have enough time to get this thing done, but this is not about California taking a fight Nevada would not. And out of respect for Nevada, I’ve kept all the officials working the fight the same as it would have been in Las Vegas.

“This is also not a slight on the USADA program. I have an interest in clearing this narrative out there that Jon Jones is on steroids. We flew him on a plane two days ago to make sure he doesn’t have steroids in his system. There are a lot of people out there saying he is, and that is misinformation.

“If Dr. Goodman tests Jon Jones and reports back he’s completed this program, I don’t know how that narrative can continue.”

ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to break the news:

The costs associated with the VADA program will be covered by the $205,000 fine the state of California allocated Jones for a failed drug test in 2017. His enrollment in the VADA program will last a minimum of 90 days. However, Foster is hopeful Jones will remain enrolled well beyond that.

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