Anthony Pettis plans to sue USADA as a result of a drug test this past August prior to his fight against Nate Diaz. Pettis gave an accounting of what transpired after he cut his hand on a glass bottle for that was part of the USADA testing kit. In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Pettis […]
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Lab result finds source of tainted supplement for Penne
Jessica Penne’s management has released a test report from an independent laboratory which reveals a finding of a contaminated medication. The document, as argued by her management, should exonerate her from the purported 4-year ban from fighting. Penne’s reps disclosed a one-page document that indicates a prescribed medication taken by Penne was contaminated with the […]
Budweiser produces Cerrone-branded cans
As we enter UFC 246, Budweiser is producing special cans with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone’s image on them. The cans are being sold in the Las Vegas area in lead-up to this Saturday’s UFC 246. The beermaker is a longtime sponsor of Cerrone and is looking to capitalize on the hype when he faces Conor McGregor. […]
Penne takes to social media to announce potential 4-year ban
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 […]
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 […]