MMA Junkie reports that the Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a two-year suspension as at a hearing held on Wednesday. Sonnen must pay any and all doctors’ fees for the random drug tests he failed on May 24th and June 5th. Additionally, it is expected that he will become a precautionary tale for others and […]
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Belfort license allows Belfort-Weidman at UFC 181
Vitor Belfort was granted a conditional license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday. The issuance of the license allowed the UFC to announce Belfort-Chris Weidman at UFC 181 set for December 6th in Las Vegas. With his attorney, Belfort appeared at the Commission hearing to discuss the application for license. The Commission asked […]
UFC-Fox sever ties with Sonnen
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC and Fox are severing ties with Chael Sonnen after he failed a second drug test. Sonnen will no longer serve as analyst for Fox and MMA Junkie confirmed with the UFC that he is no longer under contract with the company. MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani first reported that Sonnen […]
Noisy Withdrawal: Sonnen retires, Belfort out of UFC 175
After failing a drug test that left him out of UFC 175 and having his say about the NSAC random drug test, Chael Sonnen announced his retirement on Fox Sports 1. In addition, Vitor Belfort will no longer be fighting on the UFC 175 card. Sonnen’s retirement announcement can be seen here. In addition, Belfort […]
Sonnen speaks about positive drug test
Dana White and Chael Sonnen appeared on America’s Pregame on FS1 on Tuesday to tell its side of the story for Sonnen’s failed drug test which takes him out of UFC 175. Sonnen stated that he would appeal the Nevada State Athletic Commission which is not what was originally reported. As always, Sonnen was a […]