A report has shed some light on USADA, the newly contracted organization that is running the UFC drug testing program, in its dealings with Floyd Mayweather leading up to his fight with Manny Pacquiao. Boxing writer Thomas Hauser, writing a long-form piece for SB Nation, provides interesting information which implicates Floyd Mayweather as it appears […]
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Silva suspended one year, fined $380K by NSAC
MMA Junkie reports that Anderson Silva was suspended one year and fined $380,000 by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for multiple banned substances found in his system leading up and after UFC 183. Silva’s suspension is retroactive to the date of UFC 183, so he would be available to compete in the state of Nevada […]
Silva claims sexual performance drug caused drug test failure
MMA Fighting reports that Anderson Silva will claim that “sexual performance” medication was the cause for positive drug tests before and after UFC 183. Silva and his attorneys will put on their defense on Thursday when Silva goes before the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Despite the positive drug tests, Silva claims that he did not […]
The UFC is willing to help fighters with substance abuse issues
With the new USADA-UFC program in effect, MMA Junkie reports that despite no substance abuse program, the UFC promises help for those that need it. Although the USADA-UFC program will test for recreational drugs, it does not provide assistance for those that may need assistance for a substance-abuse problem. Major sports leagues have some policy […]
Cyborg threatens to sue Rousey
Cagewriter reports that Cris “Cyborg” Justino is threatening to sue Ronda Rousey for statements she made regarding Cyborg allegedly taking steroids. The threat of litigation stems from interviews in which Rousey indicates Cyborg takes (or has taken in the past) steroids. Justino claimed in a tweet that her lawyer would call and included the twitter […]