MMA Fighting reports further on the Jon Jones drug test and how the news of his positive test came to light. The Nevada State Athletic Commission remains a little vague on the reasons it tested Jones for a recreational drug not banned outside of competition. Bob Bennett on why Jones was tested for a recreational […]
Drug Testing
UFC reverses course on out of competition drug testing policy
Dana White stated at a media session on Thursday that the UFC is doing away with plans for its out of competition testing due to the issues it faced with Cung Le. In his explanation, White blames the lawyers for the drug testing issues with Le. ESPN reported in August that the UFC was furthering […]
14 for 14: No. 8 TRT banned by NAC, UFC and others
In February 2014, an investigative report by ESPN on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in MMA revealed the practice of fighters utilizing a diagnosis of low testosterone for the usage of synthetic testosterone. Not surprising, Dana White called out the ESPN report as an embellishment. He noted that 5 fighters had TRT exemptions out of the […]
14 for 14: No. 13 Cung Le drug testing suspension overturned
After losing his match against Michael Bisping at UFC Fight Night 48, the UFC determined that UFC middleweight Cung Le had failed a post-fight drug test. As a result, Le was suspended by the UFC for one year. However, Le’s representatives noted the faulty drug testing methods and requested arbitration. The suspicions about Le using […]
Le requests release from UFC
Cung Le requested his release from the UFC on Wednesday in an interview with Josh Gross on his podcast. The request comes as a result of the way the UFC handled his post-UFC Fight Night 48 drug test which initially claimed he tested positive for elevated levels of growth hormone. On Gross’ podcast, Le outlined […]