MMA Junkie reports that Kimbo Slice has settled with the athletic commission in Texas after having failed a drug test. Slice agreed to a $2,500 fine and have his license to fight in the state revoked. As part of the settlement, Slice agreed to waive his right to a hearing. He is expected to remain […]
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Coker announces Kimbo Slice-James Thompson for July London show
Despite failing a drug test in Texas, Bellator’s Scott Coker announced on ESPN that Kimbo Slice will face James Thompson on July 16 at London’s The O2 as part of Bellator 158. The co-main event will feature Josh Koscheck-Paul Daley II. Slice-Thompson first met in EliteXC with Kimbo inning via TKO after blowing up Thompson’s […]
Makhachev taken off UFC on Fox card for failing drug test
Islam Makhachev has tested positive for a banned substance according to USADA and his fight with Drew Dober has been taken off Saturday’s UFC on Fox 19 card. The news came after Makhachev missed weight at the weigh-ins Friday in Tampa, Florida. MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani reported the news first. Bloody Elbow adds that the […]
Lyoto Machida caught by USADA, fight with Hendo off of UFC on Fox 19
USADA notified the UFC on Wednesday that Lyoto Machida declared using a banned substance during an out-of-competition sample collection last week. As a result, his fight with Dan Henderson scheduled for UFC on Fox 19 this Saturday on Fox has been taken off the card. Machida stated that he was unaware that the substance was […]
Andrade flagged for potential anti-doping violation
UFC welterweight Viscardi Andrade has been notified by USADA of a potential anti-doping violation. Andrade’s pre-fight sample in lead-up to his The UFC released a statement on Andrade via UFC.com, a portion of which states: The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Viscardi Andrade of a potential Anti-Doping […]