Jessica Penne posted on her Instagram about her problems with USADA and her need to retire from the sport after receiving a 4-year ban. USADA has confirmed that the 36-year-old was flagged for stanozolol. In 2017, Penne was flagged by USADA after review of her biological markers revealed the effects of doping over time rather […]
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USADA introduces pilot program for UFC athletes
The UFC Anti-Doping Program will now include oral fluid testing according to USADA. The announcement was made last month but Jeff Novitzky made the announcement on Friday. UFC program has started piloting a new collection method (oral fluid). Biggest upside…it potentially will only detect use of in-comp prohibited only substances (like marijuana/thc) within hours of […]
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UFC Busan attendance and bonuses
UFC on ESPN +23 took place on Friday night/Saturday in Busan, South Korea. In the main event, Chan Sung Jung KO’d Frankie Edgar in the first round. The event took place at the Sajik Arena in Busan, South Korea. It drew 10,651 fans. The gate was not disclosed. The bonuses went to The Korean Zombie, […]