The UFC’s Dana White issued a statement after it was discovered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that Nick Diaz tested positive for marijuana. Diaz was the only drug test of the fighters that competed at UFC 143 that was positive for an illegal substance. The brief press release sent out by the UFC quoted […]
Drug Testing
UFC announces PED policy same day news of Lawal’s positive test
The UFC announced that it will institute a pre-contract performance enhancing drug (PED) screening for fighters that will compete in the UFC (and Strikeforce). The news comes on the heels of numerous outlets including MMA Weekly reporting that Strikeforce’s King Mo Lawal tested positive for an anabolic steroid, Drostanolone. Via UFC press release: Continuing a […]
Leben suspended one year for failed drug test
Chris Leben has been suspended by the UFC for one year for use of painkillers. Instead of dismissing Leben, it appears the UFC will assist Leben in trying to rehabilitate the middleweight. According to the USA Today, Leben tested positive for Oxycodone and Oxymorphone on November 5th. Leben lost to Mark Munoz that day at […]
NSAC cuts out of competition drug testing
MMA Junkie reports that due to budget cuts, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has eliminated out of competition drug testing. This type of drug testing is thought to be a strong deterrent to performance enhancing drugs in pro competition. Via MMA Junkie: With state governments around the country tightening their belts amid a widening recession, […]
Sonnen suspension cut to 6 months at appeal hearing
As many of you know, UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen reduced his year long suspension to 6 months this past Thursday at his appeal hearing before the California State Athletic Commission. With his attorneys, Sonnen used several defenses claiming that the protocol of the CSAC did not provide a mechanism for him to reveal his reasons for using testosterone. […]