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 […]
Drug Testing
CSAC issues penalties for Bellator 127 fighters
MMA Mania reports that the California State Athletic Commission has handed out fines and suspensions for the four fighters that failed post-fight drug tests at Bellator 127. The event took place in Temecula, California. The punishments are as follows: Rob Emerson (use of Modafinil): 9 month suspension and $2,500 fine Fernando Gonzalez (marijuana): 1 month […]
NAC finally tests Belfort
Yahoo! Sports first reported that the Nevada Athletic Commission has tested Vitor Belfort. The report indicates that Belfort submitted to both blood and urine samples in Florda where he is training for his February 28th fight with Chris Weidman. It will take two weeks for the results to become known. The news comes shortly after […]
Coker issues statement regarding Bellator 127 drug test failures
As a result of the failed drug tests of 4 of his fighters at Bellator 127, Scott Coker issued a statement addressing what is a PR issue for the Coker administration. Via Bellator press release: I want to make very clear that under new management, Bellator will simply not stand for performance enhancing drugs inside […]
UFC responds to Le’s demand for apology
There is more fallout from the Cung Le suspension and subsequent rescission as both Le and the UFC have made statements about what has transpired. Le has demanded an apology from the UFC for what it has done to his name and reputation. In a Facebook post from his representatives, Le and his management offered […]