After failed drug tests by Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz and Hector Lombard, the UFC decided to revamp its stance on drug testing and established an anti-doping policy of its own. In conjunction with USADA, the UFC anti-doping policy went into effect on July 1st of this year. In February, Lorenzo Fertitta, Dana White […]
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Tibau provisionally suspended for claimed USADA violation
UFC fighter Gleison Tibau has been provisionally suspended by the UFC after the organization was informed by USADA of a potential anti-doping policy violation. Tibau last fought at UFC Fight Night 77 where he defeated Abel Trujillo. Notably, the victory, a submission stopped by the referee, was protested by Trujillo. He indicated that he would […]
USADA issues 2 year ban for Cro Cop
USADA has issued a two-year suspension to Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic for the use of human growth hormone prior to his canceled fight with Anthony Hamilton at UFC Fight Night 79. Cro Cop withdrew from the fight and announced his retirement from fighting prior to the news of his failed drug test. Cro Cop is […]
Cro Cop first UFC fighter flagged by USADA
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic was the first contracted UFC fighter to be identified as having a potential violation of the organization’s anti-doping policy. Cro Cop announced his retirement from MMA due to a shoulder injury earlier this week prior to the revelation of the possible anti-doping violation. Cro Cop was scheduled to fight Anthony Hamilton […]
UFC 192: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition, we take a look at UFC 192 taking place from Houston’s Toyota Center where Daniel Cormier took on Alexander Gustafsson in DC’s first title defense of his Light Heavyweight title. DC wins split decision against Gus Clearly, it was the most entertaining fight of the […]