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Quote: Brock Lesnar Should Be Allowed To Do Steroids

It’s been a crazy couple weeks for the UFC with game changing events, mind blowing news and the new champion crowned at 185 pounds. A lot of the madness of the past fortnight really stemmed from UFC 199 on June 4, as the promotion put on a stacked event in California, and teased the return

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It’s been a crazy couple weeks for the UFC with game changing events, mind blowing news and the new champion crowned at 185 pounds. A lot of the madness of the past fortnight really stemmed from UFC 199 on June 4, as the promotion put on a stacked event in California, and teased the return of former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. ‘Can you see me now?’ reverberated over the loud speakers at the end of the spine tingling UFC 200 promo video, as even Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg were stunned by Lesnar’s presence in the clip.

It was later confirmed that the WWE crossover would indeed be making his way back to the UFC octagon, and against the heavy handed K-1 champion Mark Hunt. To top it off, the awesome pay-per-view card was finished with a stunning knockout win in the main event for Michael Bisping, as he shattered Luke Rockhold in the first round with a barrage of punches.

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Our good friends over at Submission Radio had UFC legend Don Frye in to talk all things MMA recently, and it was a very eventful interview. ‘The Predator’ discussed the American Kickboxing Academy, Luke Rockhold, Brock Lesnar and the WWE star’s USADA waiver that has everyone grabbing their pitch forks.

On Rockhold losing Frye maintains his stance against AKA:

“You know, them boys down there at AKA are a bunch of dumbasses. Someone doesn’t know how to train them or they don’t know how to train themselves. Shit, they’re all hurt. They’re all hurt all the time. They pull out of more fights than they compete in. Somebody better walk in there and take control of the situation, cause they’re doing something wrong.”

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Offering Rockhold some advice Frye explains:

“Find a new gym. Find a new trainer, you know, one that will protect you. Get some new training partners, ones that will protect you. Back when I was competing, my training partners, they sacrificed their bodies for me to make sure I got to the fight unscathed. You know, I was healthy. If we were falling, they’d take the fall. If we’re sparring, they would taper back and they would take the punches. That’s what you’re supposed to do. That’s what training partners are paid to do.”

On to the more hot topics of the month, and Don Frye has some very interesting opinions on the UFC 200 co-main event between Mark Hunt and Brock Lesnar.

Continue to Frye’s opinion on Brock Lesnar and USADA on page 2…

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USADA Flags Chad Mendes For ‘Potential’ Violation

The United States Anti-Dopping Agency (USADA) has flagged yet another star of the sport for an alleged out-of-competition dopping violation. Current No. 4-ranked featherweight Chad Mendes has reportedly been flagged after an out-of-competition drug test made by USADA, however, the substance Mendes tested positive for has not yet been released. The UFC made this official

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The United States Anti-Dopping Agency (USADA) has flagged yet another star of the sport for an alleged out-of-competition dopping violation.

Current No. 4-ranked featherweight Chad Mendes has reportedly been flagged after an out-of-competition drug test made by USADA, however, the substance Mendes tested positive for has not yet been released.

The UFC made this official statement announcing Mendes’ violation:

“The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Chad Mendes of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection.

USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”

Mendes (17-4) is a two time 145-pound title challenger, who’s most recent Octagon appearance ended with a first round knockout at the hands of the No. 2-ranked Frankie Edgar at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale (TUF 22 Finale).

‘Money’ has been out-of-competition since having been knocked out two times in a row, first by current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor in July of last year, and then by Edgar just five months later.

Stay with LowKick for the latest on Mendes and his potential USADA dopping violation….

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Tim Means Hears Back From USADA Concerning Drug Test

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Earlier this week, Tim Means brought his case to the USADA in hopes of being cleared to return to action as soon as possible.

It appears Means received the news he wanted.

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Earlier this week, Tim Means brought his case to the USADA in hopes of being cleared to return to action as soon as possible.

It appears Means received the news he wanted.

While a link to the official USADA statement has been removed, UFC vice president of public relations, Dave Sholler, commented that Means was given a six-month sanction retroactive to February.

The fighter was scheduled to main event a card vs. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone that month before a pre-fight drug test came back flagged by the USADA.

Means, 32 years old, has won five of his last six to improve to 25-7-1 overall.

UFC Veteran: PED Users Look Like Women That Gave Birth

UFC veteran Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal will return to action in Las Vegas at tonight’s (May 29, 2016) UFC Fight Night 88 card from the Mandalay Bay Events Center as he takes on the always tough Lorenz Larkin. Leading up to his highly-anticipated bout, Masvidal spoke up on the use of performance-enhancing-drugs (PEDs) in the sport

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UFC veteran Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal will return to action in Las Vegas at tonight’s (May 29, 2016) UFC Fight Night 88 card from the Mandalay Bay Events Center as he takes on the always tough Lorenz Larkin.

Leading up to his highly-anticipated bout, Masvidal spoke up on the use of performance-enhancing-drugs (PEDs) in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), claiming that a plethora of steroid users were seriously affected by the UFC signing on with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA):

“This is gonna hurt a lot of people’s feelings, but I like to say the truth, so let the truth be told,” said Masvidal in a recent appearance on The Three Amigos podcast (transcribed by Bloody Elbow). “I don’t do steroids. I didn’t do steroids when I was first in this sport, and I don’t do them now. That’s a big reason why I’m still getting better. A lot of these guys that were on the steroids and the PEDs…when USADA came in, these guys were running out the door trying to dodge the test. That wasn’t me.”

Not only does Masvidal insist that he’s never taken PEDs, but he had a rather strange opinion on those who have taken PEDs and are now attempting to ween off of them, comparing them to ‘women that gave birth’:

“A lot of these motherf*ckers can’t do those things that were getting them over the top and getting them the big paychecks and all these endorsements from supplement companies anymore,” added Masvidal. “Now you look at their bodies, they look like women that gave birth, you know? These dudes are supposed to be pro athletes, and you look at them now when they compete, and you’re like, “What the f*ck happened to so-and-so?” You look back at them six months ago, before USADA came in the building, this dude looked like a juggernaut. Now he don’t. I’m so thankful I never messed with that stuff.”

In closing, Masvidal praised the new and improved stricter drug testing, saying that fighters who felt invincible are no longer on top without the use of PEDs:

“I’ve had injuries in the past, but it hasn’t been those crazy-ass injuries that you hear about because people were juiced out of their minds doing things that they’re not supposed to,” said Masvidal. “A lot of those dudes that were in PRIDE, over there in Japan doing that craziness, when they came over here, you didn’t see them shining like that anymore, because it was somewhat regulated over here. They would test here and there, but now with USADA, everything changed. Motherf*ckers that thought that they were invincible, they’re finding out real quick that they’re far from it.”

What do you make of “Gamebred’s” remarks?

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MotIVated Penn: USADA Violation Knocks BJ Penn Out of UFC 199


(Go get some fluids Bay-bee Jay!!)

BJ Penn’s comeback has been squashed before it could even begin, Nation.

Just 11 days out from his mildly-anticipated showdown with Cole Miller at UFC 199, Penn has been forced off the card after disclosing the use of a banned IV during training camp. Both the UFC and Penn have subsequently released official statements on the matter, which you can check out after the jump.

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(Go get some fluids Bay-bee Jay!!)

BJ Penn’s comeback has been squashed before it could even begin, Nation.

Just 11 days out from his mildly-anticipated showdown with Cole Miller at UFC 199, Penn has been forced off the card after disclosing the use of a banned IV during training camp. Both the UFC and Penn have subsequently released official statements on the matter, which you can check out after the jump.

First, the UFC’s statement:

“The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed BJ Penn of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. Penn disclosed the usage of a prohibited method – the use of an IV in excess of 50 ML in a six-hour period – during a March 25, 2016, out-of-competition sample collection. In accordance with the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, Penn has received a provisional suspension, and has been removed from his scheduled bout against Cole Miller on June 4 in Los Angeles.”

“UFC will announce a replacement opponent for Miller shortly, and additional information will be provided by USADA and UFC at the appropriate time as the process involving Penn moves forward.”

Penn, meanwhile, took to his website to diclose exactly what went down.

“I voluntarily disclosed to USADA that during a non-fight period that I had an IV administered under the care of a doctor,” wrote Penn.

“The rule for IV usage had changed since my last fight in the UFC and was unaware of the change and voluntarily disclosed the information to USADA. I had no idea that IV use was banned 365 days a year. At no time in my career in martial arts have I ever doped and anticipate all test results from USADA will come back clean and will be working with the UFC to get the matter cleared up and return to fight as soon as possible.”

Obviously, this latest bust raises a lot of questions, the most prominent being, if Penn had voluntarily disclosed a violation back in March, then why the f*ck did USADA wait until the end of May to pull him from the card? We’ll be sure to keep you updated as to Penn’s potential punishment and Miller’s replacement as details are made available, but in the meantime, this:

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USADA Pulls BJ Penn From UFC 199 For IV Use

Since the UFC partnered with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to implement new and increased random drug testing beginning at last year’s UFC 189, we’ve seen several fighters test positive for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and get removed from their respective upcoming bouts, but we’ve never seen them flagged for the IV ban. That is, until

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Since the UFC partnered with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to implement new and increased random drug testing beginning at last year’s UFC 189, we’ve seen several fighters test positive for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and get removed from their respective upcoming bouts, but we’ve never seen them flagged for the IV ban.

That is, until today (Mon., May 23, 2016) when the UFC and USADA announced that all-time great former lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn had been pulled from his return bout against Cole Miller at June 4’s UFC 199 from The Forum in Inglewood, California. The UFC released a statement with the details on their website:

“The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed BJ Penn of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. Penn disclosed the usage of a prohibited method – the use of an IV in excess of 50 ML in a six-hour period – during a March 25, 2016, out-of-competition sample collection. In accordance with the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, Penn has received a provisional suspension, and has been removed from his scheduled bout against Cole Miller on June 4 in Los Angeles.

“UFC will announce a replacement opponent for Miller shortly, and additional information will be provided by USADA and UFC at the appropriate time as the process involving Penn moves forward.”

Penn was set to make his return against Dennis Siver at 145 pounds, the weight class where he fought his last match in the Octagon, a 2014 TKO loss to Frankie Edgar at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 19 Finale. Miller replaced Siver when he was injured.

But now the UFC great’s latest comeback has been halted, as he will await a punishment that will in all likelihood include a suspension, something that’s obviously not the best of news for a 37-year-old legend. The UFC has recently made efforts to curb the drastic weight cuts MMA fighters often put endure by putting monumental strain on their bodies, and Penn was long known for struggling to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds, let alone the featherweight cutoff of 145.

With further increased weight cutting standards and rules centered on the ‘eight percent rule’ going into effect at July’s UFC 200, it seems as if fighters are going to have fight closer to their natural weight than ever before. As of right now, Penn is the first casualty of the rules, including the IV ban, that should be nothing but a positive for the athletes competing in the UFC.

In the meantime, the UFC is in search of a replacement opponent for Miller at UFC 199, which features a middleweight title bout between Luke Rockhold and longtime veteran Michael Bisping. Dominick Cruz will face arch rival Urijah Faber for the bantamweight title in the co-main event.

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