Controversial UFC star Nick Diaz has accepted a one-year sanction from USADA resulting from three unsuccessful drug test attempts during a 12-month period from 2016 to 2017.
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Amanda Lemos Accepts 2-Year USADA Suspension for Positive Steroid Test
UFC bantamweight Amanda Lemos has accepted a two-year suspension from USADA for a positive steroid test.
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George Sullivan Accepts 1-Year Suspension for Second Anti-Doping Violation
UFC welterweight George Sullivan has accepted a one-year suspension from USADA after a second anti-doping violation.
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George Sullivan Accepts 1-Year Suspension for Second Anti-Doping Violation
UFC welterweight George Sullivan has accepted a one-year suspension from USADA after a second anti-doping violation.
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George Sullivan Accepts 1-Year Suspension for Second Anti-Doping Violation
UFC welterweight George Sullivan has accepted a one-year suspension from USADA after a second anti-doping violation.
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UFC heavyweight Justin Ledet accepts four-month USADA suspension
Another UFC fighter has been downed by a tainted supplement.
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Justin Ledet has accepted a four-month, anti-doping suspension after testing positive for a banned substance due to a contaminated supplement, USADA announced Wednesday.
Ledet, 29, tested positive for “a metabolite of 1-testosterone and 1-androstenedione” in an out-of-competition drug test from a sample collected Jan. 12, according to a USADA release. Subsequent testing of a supplement declared by Ledet in his sample collection paperwork at a WADA-accredited laboratory in Salt Lake City discovered the presence of banned anabolic agents in the product, which has since been added to USADA’s list of high risk supplements.
Ledet’s suspension is retroactive to Feb. 1, meaning he will be cleared to compete in June.
Ledet (7-0) has thus far won both of his UFC appearances, first capturing a unanimous decision over Chase Sherman, then finishing Mark Godbeer via first-round submission. The 28-year-old Texas product is one of the few up-and-coming heavyweights in a UFC division generally bereft of young talent.
The Weekly Grind: Conor McGregor trains to be a jockey, Paige VanZant accepts marriage applications
The life of a professional fighter isn’t all glitz and glamour.
As if getting punched, kicked, kneed, choked and twisted into a pretzel on a regular basis isn’t enough, fighters attract a general wackiness that makes their lives, well…interesting.
To commemorate these day-to-day hardships, slip-ups, pranks, and more, we bring you, “The Weekly Grind.”
Now accepting applications for a husband. Thanks.
— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) January 7, 2017
@PaigeVanzantUFC mmm… Hey Blondie, can I get on that list?
— Fredson Paixao (@FredsonPaixao) January 7, 2017
Lubicie taki wypoczynek? | Do U like this kind of holiday? #little #holiday #wakacje #re… https://t.co/35Sdr8U2CF pic.twitter.com/32UDrwOyw9
— Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannamma) January 4, 2017
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) January 4, 2017
Living pic.twitter.com/p2WDNY4x2n
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) January 4, 2017
Thank you so much for all of your support and thank you for believing in me since day 1 @massagesinspace #ufc207 #andstill #goleoa pic.twitter.com/VLqXFODgEt
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) January 7, 2017
Yo @JohnyHendricks, I’m looking for a fight, and you need to redeem yourself. Let’s throw down in March! @ufc @Mickmaynard2 @danawhite
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 4, 2017
#Texas pic.twitter.com/Yr5wA5OJb0
— Valentina Shevchenko (@BulletValentina) January 5, 2017
Gotowa na bal | I m ready for ball @beauty_dealer #makeup #makijaz #wieczor #bal #b… https://t.co/kHPgM24ZwQ pic.twitter.com/Qsqkyje4rY
— Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannamma) January 7, 2017
getting some jogging in today at adrenaline performance center in montreal #reebok #bellator pic.twitter.com/Tb9XK5si8h
— Rory MacDonald (@rory_macdonald) January 7, 2017
I’m gonna leave it all in the octagon whenever I get a fight pic.twitter.com/K8J9hd31NC
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) January 5, 2017
I’m not petitioning a rematch yet @Amanda_Leoa I’ll earn it. You’re disrespectful of @RondaRousey & I detest you being ungrateful @ufc
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) January 5, 2017
Hey @netflix thanks for changing my plan on me, also increasing my rate, without giving me any notice also the new plans suck! #lame
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) January 4, 2017
How is @netflix gonna charge more, for less service, and then not even notify me…. the new “plans” suck balls! Cmon @netflix
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) January 4, 2017
I treat my manager good
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— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) January 7, 2017
チーム吉鷹さん練習終わり。
23時から深夜2時までの3時間！
ゴールデンタイムでした
おす！ pic.twitter.com/RrHMVZBgaq— ストラッサー起一 (@StrasserKiichi) January 7, 2017
Good morning
— KarolinaKowalkiewicz (@KarolinaMMA) January 7, 2017
Manto Team @MantoFight pic.twitter.com/EqjJmdnkF0
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) January 7, 2017
5 years today I was blessed with the greatest gift I could have ever asked for. Love you boy #miniblessed pic.twitter.com/W9wu8OuoCI
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) January 4, 2017
My beautifull friend Leila got married to the wonderfull Laousine. ❤
So we took one day off to attend the ceremony. pic.twitter.com/9IhMgOKllq— MarloesCoenen (@MarloesCoenen) January 7, 2017
I apologize to my fans and students. I will not be fighting next Sunday in Phoenix Arizona. Due to my opponent injury i am out of my fight.
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) January 7, 2017
I’m decided I’m starting a podcast to discuss MMA, Health & Fitness. Is there anything you want to hear about from my career or dieting?
— Tyson Griffin (@TysonGriffin) January 4, 2017
I think most IG Girls want to know how you were able to have abs but keep the big butt @TysonGriffin
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) January 4, 2017
I already got one in the case but I’m greedy for success. So I’m going to add another one. #TrustTheProcess pic.twitter.com/ydE6P6Q5hh
— Will Brooks (@ILLBoogieBrooks) January 7, 2017
King and Queen pic.twitter.com/WYigyb9313
— #ValhallaArmy (@emilvalhalla) January 4, 2017
I hear @ryanbader wants to jump ship to @BellatorMMA, let me be the first guy to induct you in, Let make it happen @ScottCoker. pic.twitter.com/y5eP0HCEND
— Linton Vassell (@LDV_TheSwarm) January 4, 2017
#UFC208 #JimFuckingMiller pic.twitter.com/EscvNoT2r5
— Jim Miller (@JimMiller_155) January 4, 2017
It’s a rainy day outside! Let’s go play! pic.twitter.com/qqahsjarIc
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) January 4, 2017
My 2017 New Years resolution: Prove it.#visionquest pic.twitter.com/gIhPiJZ7BY
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) January 4, 2017
Anthony Pettis calls out Michael Johnson after UFC Fight Night 94, ‘The Menace’ accepts
After knocking out Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC Fight Night 94 last night (Sat., Sept. 10, 2016) in Hidalgo, Texas (see it again here), Michael Johnson was immediately called out by former Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis via Twitter.
@ufc I’ll take @FollowTheMenace Or @josealdojunior
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) September 18, 2016
Once he caught wind of the callout, Johnson was quick to remind everyone it was he that called out “Showtime” long ago. that said, he is more than willing to take him on (via UFC on Fox Sports).
“If Anthony Pettis fights 55, he dropped to 45 didn’t he? I’m pretty sure I called him out a long time ago and he went down to 145 pounds. But if he wants to fight, Anthony, I’m you’re man, I’m all for it. He’s a great ex-champ and a great guy and I would love to fight him.”
Of course, Anthony’s first choice would be an interim featherweight title fight against Jose Aldo, after the champ called him out, much to the chagrin of Max Holloway.
But, should that fight not be made, Pettis — who made a successful drop to 145 pounds against Charles Oliveira a few weeks ago — is willing to pack on the pounds to return to the division he once ruled.
Anyone oppose?
For complete UFC Fight Night 94 results and analysis click here.
UFC 203 video: Mickey Gall calls out Sage Northcutt after CM Punk win, ‘Super’ accepts, Dana White says ‘we’ll see’
After spoling CM Punk’s mixed martial arts (MMA) debut last night (Sat., Sept. 10, 2016) in Cleveland, Ohio (see it), Mickey Gall took the opportunity to call out his next opponent; singling out fellow “Lookin’ for a Fight” alum, Sage Northcutt.
And just as fast as the call out was made, it was accepted, as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White says the Northcutt camp contacted him immediately to accept the bout.
“Well, when he called him out, Sage’s people texted me immediately and they want the fight,” said White during a post-event interview for UFC on FOX. “So we’ll see if that fight happens.”
Of course, White has a policy to not book fights immediately after an event, so it may be a few days or weeks before we get the green light for this potential showdown. If and when it does get booked, it will be interesting to see in what weight division it goes down.
That’s becasue Gall fights at Welterweight while Sage knocks heads in the Lightweight division. However, “Super” did compete at 170-pounds once before. But, it didn’t wokr out too well for him, as he suffered his first loss to Bryan Barbarena at UFC on FOX 18 earlier this year.
Nevertheless, since both camps are open to the bout, there’s really no reason not to book it, unless the UFC brass is hesitant to pit two young, up-and-coming contenders to fight one another so soon. As it stands, Sage is 3-1 inside the Octagon while Gall improved to 5-0 (2-0 UFC) with his win over Punk.
Can any of you think of any reason why this fight won’t be made soon?
For complete UFC 203 results and coverage click here.
Jon Jones accepts plea deal (again) in drag racing case, avoids jail time (again)
Finally, some good new for the “Bones” camp.
After pleading guilty to unlawful use of modification of exhaust systems and improper display of a registration plate during a hearing in Albuquerque, N.M., earlier today (Aug. 11, 2016), Jon Jones was given a 90-day deferred sentence, avoiding jail time in the process.
That means the former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight champion has to stay out of trouble for the next three months. He will also be required to do 60 hours of community service, attend driving school and and pay a fine of $ 143, according to MMA Fighting.
Jones was issued a total of five citations after he was stopped by a local police officer for his alleged involvement in a drag race this past March in “The Duke City.” That prompted “Bones” to lose his cool and go off on the citing police officer, calling him a “fucking liar” and a “pig” for basically harassing him.
The good news for Jones is that the other three charges, which include unlawful drag racing, unlawful exhibition driving and failure to maintain traffic lane, were thrown out by the judge.
Jones is currently sitting idle when it comes to his mixed martial arts (MMA) career after he was flagged by USADA for a failed drug test three days prior to his much-anticipated title fight against Daniel Cormier, which was set for UFC 200 on July 9, 2016. Despite maintaining his innocence, it was revealed that Jones tested positive for hydroxy-clomiphene, an anti-estrogen substance which is often used to mask the use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). As a result, he faces a potential two-year ban from the sport from USADA. He has yet to appear before Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) to make his case, but that hearing will likely happen sooner than later.
For more on that ongoing saga click here.
