UFC 214: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier timeline
A timeline of events leading up to Cormier vs. Jones II.
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Hammer 319: UFC 204 Bisping vs Henderson Preview
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at MMASucka. Seven years after their memorable first meeting, UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping r...
UFC anti-doping policy is out of control
The UFC has an anti-doping problem. That may not be clear to a certain segment of the punditry. The UFC, and its watchdog USADA, have an obligation to protect the mythical “clean fighter.” Therefore, the capture and punishment of drug users should be pursued by any means necessary. Jeff Novitzky ...
UFC notified of potential anti-doping violation by Brock Lesnar
On Friday afternoon, the UFC received notification from USADA that heavyweight Brock Lesnar had potentially violated the anti-doping policy. UFC notified of potential anti-doping violation by Brock Lesnar The UFC released the following statement: “The UFC organization was notified today that the ...
Jon Jones pulled from UFC 200
Tonight, the nightmare of nearly every UFC staffer and every fight fan came true. Tonight, it was announced that Jon “Bones” Jones has failed an out of competition drug test. As per the UFC’s current drug testing policy with the US Anti-Doping Agency, Jones has been suspended. This was made publi...
USADA steps in to save BJ Penn’s life
Yesterday, the UFC announced BJ Penn’s removal from his UFC 199 bout against Cole Miller due to a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. Back in March, Penn disclosed his use of an IV in excess of 50 ml in a six-hour period. The IV ban went into effect in October. Penn does not deny the IV […]
Drug testing continues to be a mess
USADA’s flagged another potential violator. This time it’s Islam Makhachev, who joins Lyoto Machida, Frank Mir, and Viscardi Andrade as fighters recently and potentially flagged by USADA for potentially using potentially performance-enhancing drugs. The witch hunts are (potentially) working. Drug...
USADA is falling behind on UFC drug testing
Twenty-two fighters fought at the UFC Fight Night in Seoul, South Korea. USADA administered a single drug test for the event according to the tracking tool found on its website. Presumably, Ben Henderson, the target of that test, passed, as he wound up defeating Jorge Masvidal in the main event. ...
UFC 192 overshadowed by backstage dealings
UFC 192 takes place this Saturday, and while it’s not a great card, it is a very good one. Daniel Cormier makes his first defense of his totally-not-interim light heavyweight title against Alexander Gustafsson. The co-main event features top welterweights Johny Hendricks and Tyron Woodley in a fi...
UFC drug policy is a good start, but doesn’t go far enough
The UFC held a press conference this week to discuss their new Athlete Marketing and Development program. The press conference announced partnerships with Fusionetics and EXOS, revealed plans for a rehab facility called the UFC Lab, and officially introduced Jeff Novitzky as the head of the progr...
UFC reveals details on Athlete Marketing and Development Program
UFC announced today the unveiling of its new, ground-breaking Athlete Marketing and Development program, introduced to provide athletes with programs and tools to help them maximize their careers and succeed long-term, both inside and outside the Octagon®. In coordination with key organizations s...
Watch the Athlete Marketing and Development Program Unveiling at 11am PT/2pm ET
Watch the Athlete Marketing and Development Program Unveiling at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET UFC executives are set to hold a press conference for media members on Wednesday to unveil the new Athlete Marketing and Development Program. Watch the Athlete Marketing and Development Program Unveiling at ...
UFC releases statement on Hector Lombard’s failed drug test
UFC welterweight contender Hector Lombard failed his UFC 182 post-fight drug test. The Nevada State Athletic Commission released on Tuesday, that he tested positive for desoxymethyltestosterone. Later in the day, the UFC released the following statement. UFC releases statement on Hector Lombard’s...