MMA Junkie addresses the report that came out over the weekend by a Brazilian outlet that the UFC withheld nearly $6 million of Anderson Silva’s fight purse due to his failing a drug test at UFC 183. The UFC released a statement citing that the story was not true. Also, the NSAC code states that […]
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Silva sponsors, Globo stick with him despite drug test failure
MMA Fighting reports that most of the sponsors of Anderson Silva support him in spite of failing a drug test at UFC 183. Silva denies any wrongdoing despite testing positive for two anabolic steroids. Dana White announced his support for Silva and has kept him on as a coach for The Ultimate Fighter Brazil. Rede […]
Fitch fails drug test
WSOF and ex-UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch became the latest fighter to fail a drug test. This time, the California State Athletic Commission found what MMA Junkie reports as a n “adverse result” following a pre-fight drug test prior to Fitch’s fight this past December at WSOF 16. The CSAC performed a CIR test on […]
Heastie picked to take over for Silver as Speaker in NY Assembly
The New York Times reported earlier this week that Bronx Assemblyman Carl Heastie will replace Sheldon Silver as the elected speaker of the New York Assembly. Heastie was a co-sponsor of the bill to legalize professional MMA in the state which bodes well for a vote on the measure this legislative session. Heastie was elected […]
White issues statement on Silva, Spider continues on TUF Brazil 4
Dana White has issued a statement on Anderson Silva and the findings that he tested positive for two types of performance enhancing drugs. White indicated that despite the findings, Silva will continue his role as coach of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil while allowing “due process” by the commission. Silva denies using the banned substances. Via […]