USADA responded to the article published by Thomas Hauser which criticized the organization regarding its overall administration of its anti-doping efforts and specifically related to Floyd Mayweather. The organization that also administers the UFC’s anti-doping program provides a thorough, line-by-line dissection of Hauser’s long-form piece which seeks to clarify and discredit the validity of the […]
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Rousey and Cejudo express support for Nick Diaz
Ronda Rousey and Henry Cejudo have expressed support of Nick Diaz in light of his 5 year suspension and fine by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Cejudo has made the statement that he will not fight in Nevada due to the commission ruling. According to MMA Fighting, Cejudo sent a letter to the web site […]
Wanderlei Silva files appeal with Nevada State Supreme Court
Wanderlei Silva has filed its brief with the Nevada State Supreme Court seeking to overturn a lower court ruling which allowed discipline over him despite the fact he was not licensed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission at the time. You may recall that Silva sought judicial review in the Nevada Superior Court of the […]
Diaz suspended by NSAC 5 years, fined $165K
The Nevada State Athletic Commission handed out a 5 year suspension to Nick Diaz after his drug test failure for use of marijuana following UFC 183. In addition to his 5 year suspension, he was fined $165,000 which is 33% of his $500,000 fight purse from UFC 183. Diaz’s attorney, Lucas Middlebrook, indicated that they […]
Mir’s TUE request highlight conflict between USADA and state commissions
Frank Mir’s request for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for Adderall at UFC 191 brings up the inherent problem with the UFC-USADA anti-doping program and the potential conflicts with athletic commissions. MMA Fighting reports that Frank Mir had requested a therapeutic use exemption in Nevada for his fight against Andre Arlovski. According to the UFC’s […]