UFC light heavyweight Gian Villante was issued a retroactive therapeutic use exemption by USADA which clears him of a potential anti-doping violation. Via USADA release: Villante, 31, declared the use of a Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate/vilanterol) inhaler during an out-of-competition urine test conducted on January 18, 2017, and subsequently tested positive for vilanterol. Vilanterol is […]
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Lawlor accepts two-year USADA suspension
UFC’s Tom Lawlor has accepted a two-year suspension from USADA after a positive out-of-competition test for the banned substance ostarine. Lawlor will be out until October 10, 2018. The out of competition test took place on October 10, 2016. Lawlor, 33, did not make a formal attempt to appeal the flagged test which put him […]
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Bellator sues the UFC to prevent access to company documents
Bellator has sued Zuffa in federal court in California to prevent the UFC from obtaining key financial and contract information on fighters in its possession. The Viacom-owned company is seeking to quash the subpoenas served by the UFC to obtain information that is part of the antitrust lawsuit it is involved with former fighters. The […]
UFC Fight Night 105 draws 907,000 viewers, Prelims draw 760,000
UFC Fight Night 105 drew an average of 907,000 viewers on FS1 Sunday night per Sports TV Ratings. The prelims which preceded the event drew 760,000 viewers. The main card featured Derrick Lewis and Travis Browne in the main event. Lewis earned the victory with a stoppage of Browne. The 2 hour prelims event featured […]