USADA announced that Alen Amedovski has accepted a six-month sanction for the use of marijuana above the accepted range. The native of Italy had his sanction reduced to just three months after completion of a USADA approved drug awareness and management program. The UFC’s anti-doping partner on Thursday announced a three-month suspension for Amedovski. An […]
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USADA issues 2 year ban for UFC light heavyweight
Former UFC light heavyweight Ivan Shtyrkov has accepted a two-year suspension from USADA for violation of the UFC anti-doping rules. The Russian stated on social media that he tested positive for a banned substance and this was confirmed by USADA on Tuesday. Despite accepting the suspension, Shtyrkov has signed with Rizin FF. Shtyrkov accepted a […]
Sean O’Malley USADA tests come back positive from residual Ostarine levels
Sean O’Malley is out of his July 6 fight with Marlon Vera according to the bantamweight in an Instagram post. Coming off of a six month suspension, O’Malley could be facing another USADA suspension as he stated that a recent test found Ostarine in his system. O’Malley was coming off of a suspension for a […]
Yoel Romero just received a huge judgment. Will he ever see it?
Yoel Romero obtained a judgment against supplement maker Goldstar in state court in New Jersey. At a hearing to determine damages, the Court issued an order granting him damages totaling $27 million. Of course, the issue will be collecting on the amount. Romero was suspended by the UFC for violating the UFC Anti-Doping Policy and […]
Magny reveals reason for withdrawal from Luque fight
UFC middleweight Neil Magny revealed that the reason that he had to pull out of his scheduled bout this Saturday was due to notification from USADA that he was being flagged for a potential violation. Magny announced via social media that he received an email from USADA that an “out of competition” test on May […]