UFC lightweight George Sullivan became the first fighter to potentially become a two-time offender of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. He was flagged for a potential banned substance from an out-of-competition test on January 14, 2017. At the time, Sullivan was serving a one-year ban due to declaring he took a prohibited substance prior to his […]
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Arbtitration yields 2 year suspension for UFC’s Felipe Olivieri
In its second arbitration since the institution of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy,UFC Fighter Felipe Olivieri was handed a two year suspension after he was provisionally suspended for an Anti-Doping Policy Violation on March 10, 2016. The decision can be found here. The suspension is due to a failed out of competition test on January 11, […]
Lesnar recieves 1 year suspension from USADA
Brock Lesnar was issued a one year suspension by USADA for failing an out of competition and in-competition drug test for UFC 200. Lesnar will be reinstated on July 15, 2017. A portion of the USADA press release announcing the sanction reads: Lesnar, 39, tested positive for clomiphene and its metabolite, 4-hydroxyclomiphene, following an out-of-competition […]
Barnett flagged for potential USADA violation
Josh Barnett has been flagged for a potential USADA violation for an out of competition test from December 9, 2016. The UFC issued its standard statement with respect to potential anti-doping violations. Barnett’s last fight was on September 3, 2016, a win against Andrei Arlovski. He was not scheduled for an upcoming fight. Payout Perspective: […]