Anderson Silva has tested positive twice for doping. First for the steroid drostanolone during an out-of-competition test taken on January 9, 2015 and again at a post fight test taken on January 31. Silva adamantly denied doping with the same vigor of OJ Simpson vowing to find the real killer, being quoted as follows: “I have not … More Free Legal Advice for Anderson Silva – TUE’s Exist for a Reason
(Update September, 2015) the State of Nevada profited a further $165,000 from this affair which was the amount Nick Diaz was fined for his marijuana infraction. (Update August 14, 2015 – Anderson Silva’s fine came to $380,000) (Update February 4, 2015 – a few further developments worth noting. Kevin Iole conducted an interview with the … More UFC 183 Doping Scandal – Some Important Questions for the NSAC
Last year the NSAC took bold steps in attempting to drug test Wanderlei Silva, who at the time was not licensed with the commission. After Silva unceremoniously ducked the test the NSAC doubled down and issued Silva a lifetime ban for the alleged infraction of their rules. Earlier this year I discussed why the NSAC … More Wanderlei Silva Files Legal Arguments in NSAC Lawsuit
Update February 17, 2015 – Today the NSAC heard the formal application and, as anticipated, ruled they did not have jurisdiction to overturn the bout based on the argued grounds ____________________________ Overshadowed in yesterday’s NSAC hearing was Francisco Rivera’s appeal to overturn his loss to Uriah Faber at UFC 181. After stunning Rivera with an … More Change of Decision – A Breakdown for the NSAC, Urijah Faber and Francisco Rivera
Today it was announced that Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine metabolites in a random drug test taken 30 days prior to his latest title defense at UFC 182. The results were known ahead of the bout so why was the fight allowed to proceed? Because cocaine, while prohibited by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, … More Why Jon Jones Pre Bout Cocaine Use Is OK In Nevada
If you’ve ever attended to or listened to a live athletic commission administrative hearing you will note a lot of factual statements are provided without deep scrutiny (how did those steroids end up in your system? Uhhh, I think I took some bad supplements..). We now have a perfect litmus test to see how much … More Jon Jones Deceives Nevada State Athletic Commission? Will There Be Fallout?
Presently there is perhaps no greater controversy in professional combat sports than Therapeutic Use Exemptions for anabolic steroids. A bright spotlight will shine on this issue again with many asking whether Vitor Belfort will receive a Therapeutic Use Exemption for TRT by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his upcoming middleweight title fight which is … More What Vitor Belfort Needs To Prove For a TRT Exemption in Nevada
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