The UFC Anti-Doping Program will now include oral fluid testing according to USADA. The announcement was made last month but Jeff Novitzky made the announcement on Friday. UFC program has started piloting a new collection method (oral fluid). Biggest upside…it potentially will only detect use of in-comp prohibited only substances (like marijuana/thc) within hours of […]
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NAC bans Nicholson 4 years for failed drug test
The Nevada Athletic Commission has suspended Alex Nicholson for 4 years for use of anabolic steroids last Wednesday at its monthly commission hearing. Nicholson did not appear to contest or answer the Complaint filed by the commission. Nicholson participated in a PFL contest on October 31st when he dropped via unanimous decision. Nicholson was paid […]
UFC announces changes to UFC Anti-Doping Policy
On Monday, the UFC announced changes to its UFC Anti-Doping Policy as it looks to address issues with contaminated samples. In addition, it announced Thorne as a certified supplement maker. The new policy also advises that athletes use only supplements that have been certified by USADA’s approved list of five different certification agencies. If an athlete […]
Three PFL fighters in playoffs fail NAC drug tests
ESPN reports that Glaico Franca, Luis Rafael Laurentino and Ramsey Nijem failed drug tests and could be disciplined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. All 3 participated in the PFL playoffs. Franca and Laurentino tested positive for the banned steroid stnozolol and Nijem tested positive for marijuana. The fighters had their temporary suspensions extended by […]
PFL finalist Pineda fails NAC drug test
MMA Junkie reports that PFL featherweight finalist Daniel Pineda has failed a Nevada Athletic Commission-administered-test. The news could knock Pineda out of a chance for $1 million in the final against Lance Palmer on December 31st. At this point, the NAC and the promotion have not made an official statement although Junkie reached out to […]