USADA is investigating Nate Diaz after he was using a vape pen after his fight with Conor McGregor at UFC 202. During his post-fight press conference he admitted to smoking CBD or cannibidiol oil. Diaz, who was vaping while on the dais, stated that it helps with the recovery process. As noted by MMA Fighting […]
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Rivera flagged by USADA for potential violation
USADA has flagged the out of competition drug test of UFC bantamweight Francisco Rivera for a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation from a sample collection on July 23, 2016. Rivera last fought Erik Perez on July 30th at UFC 201. He is on a 3 fight UFC losing streak. The UFC provided its usual statement related […]
USADA clears bantamweight after positive drug test
UFC bantamweight Ning Guangyou did not receive a sanction for a positive drug test. Guangyou tested positive for trace amounts of clenbuterol but USADA deemed that he ingested it without fault or negligence. According to the USADA report, the positive test is a result of an out-of-competition test back in May. Clenbuterol was found in […]
Report looks at costs, logistics of expedited UFC anti-doping results
MMA Fighting reports that USADA test results could be expedited which would allow for UFC officials to know ahead of the event whether or not a fighter fails a drug test. Of course, the expedited results would come at a premium. While the Brock Lesnar test results were received within industry standards, it would seem […]
Lesnar not subject to drug testing in WWE
Brock Lesnar will not receive a punishment from WWE for his two flagged drug tests from USADA. TMZ Sports reported that “only full-time WWE performers are subject to the organization’s wellness policy, which prohibits PEDs.” Since Lesnar is not categorized as full-time, he is not subject to testing. Lesnar is scheduled to make his return […]