Four UFC Fighters including Anderson Silva were issued suspensions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday at its monthly meeting. Notably, it was revealed that Silva failed a second drug test post-fight according to MMA Junkie. Silva tested positive for oxazepam and temazepam which are used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Junkie reported Silva […]
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Coker ok with uniform drug testing policy if all support it
MMA Junkie reports on Bellator’s Scott Coker addressing the need for uniform MMA drug testing. Coker indicated his approval for a “worldwide testing policy” for MMA. However, he stated that “everyone would have to support it” lest it not work. Obviously, we may infer Coker is alluding to the UFC which is in need of […]
Silva and Diaz fail drug tests prior to UFC 183
According to Yahoo! Sports’ Kevin Iole Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz have failed drug tests. Silva tested for two types of performance enhancing drugs. Diaz tested positive for marijuana use. The report indicates that Silva tested positive for two anabolic steroids: drostanolone and androstane. The test occurred “out of competition” (as defined by WADA) as […]
Jones offers his side of story in Fox Sports interview
Jon Jones conducted an interview with Charissa Thompson of Fox Sports Live which aired Monday night to explain himself about failing a December 4th drug test. The interview attempts to provide some answers about Jones and the reasons why he tested positive for cocaine. Jones stated he “messed up” when asked about why he would […]
Jon Jones exits rehab after one night
A Binghamton, New York station first reported that Jon Jones left rehab after just one night. The report comes from Jones’ mother who spoke with WBNG’s Travis Eldridge. The UFC light heavyweight champion is scheduled to be in attendance to watch his brothers Chandler and Arthur Jones play against each other in the AFC Championship […]