UFC Stalls New Fighter Emil Meek With 4 Month Testing Period

The UFC controversially used their discretion to waive the 4 month US Anti Doping Agency testing period for un-retiring athletes when Brock Lesnar returned for UFC 200.  Lesnar then reportedly failed 2 anti-doping tests in connection with the bout.  This has led to fallout on several fronts including calls by Lesnar’s opponent, Mark Hunt, to … More UFC Stalls New Fighter Emil Meek With 4 Month Testing Period

Why Cro-Cop’s UFC Release Allows Him To Scoff at USADA’s 2 Year Ban

As reported by MixedMartialArts.com, the UFC has released Mirko “CroCop” Filipovic. Filipovic admitted to out of competition use of HGH shortly after being subject to USADA testing and earned the distinction of being the first fighter to be sanctioned under the UFC’s/USADA anti doping regime.  USADA hit Filipovic with a 2 year period of “ineligibility”. Interestingly, the … More Why Cro-Cop’s UFC Release Allows Him To Scoff at USADA’s 2 Year Ban

“I Mean Shucks…” Mark Hunt Ready to Spearhead MMA Fighters Association

The MMA Fighters Association, an organization which has struggled in securing the public support of active UFC stars may have just found their most high profile spokesman thanks to an unusual source; performance enhancing drugs. In the wake of a $4 Billion sale, many fighters have been questioning their perceived value.  Movement for organization has … More “I Mean Shucks…” Mark Hunt Ready to Spearhead MMA Fighters Association

$5,000 in Damages Ordered For UFC 175 Piracy

Adding to this site’s archived case summaries involving UFC PPV piracy awards, reasons for judgement were released this week by the US District Court, W.D. Arkansas, Hot Springs Division, ordering a Defendant to pay $5,000 in damages for the commercial piracy of UFC 175. In this week’s case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc v. Dalal) The … More $5,000 in Damages Ordered For UFC 175 Piracy

Court Orders $18,950 in Damages/Fees After UFC 158 Piracy

Reasons for judgement were published last week by the US District Court, ND, Ohio, Eastern Division ordering a Defendant to pay a total of $18,950 in damages and attorney’s fees following the commercial piracy of UFC 158. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Pickett) the Defendant operated a commercial establishment that, over … More Court Orders $18,950 in Damages/Fees After UFC 158 Piracy

Let’s Talk Brock Lesnar, Doping and Potential Legal Fallout

Update – January 4, 2017 – USADA has handed Lesnar a one year suspension which parallel’s the NAC’s.  USADA published this press release noting that Lesnar, 39, tested positive for clomiphene and its metabolite, 4-hydroxyclomiphene, following an out-of-competition urine test conducted on June 28, 2016, and an in-competition urine test conducted on July 9, 2016, … More Let’s Talk Brock Lesnar, Doping and Potential Legal Fallout

Brock Lesnar Flagged For Potential Doping Violation

After the UFC somewhat controversially used their discretion to waive the 4 month anti-doping testing period for returning athletes, Brock Lesnar apparently failed an out of competition anti-doping test administered by USADA prior to UFC 200. Today the UFC published the following press release: “The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency … More Brock Lesnar Flagged For Potential Doping Violation

How Frequently are UFC Fighters Drug Tested? Perhaps More Than Any Other Athletes

After a string of doping controversies the UFC unilaterally brought in the United States Anti Doping Agency to create and administer a custom made anti-doping program. The program got off to a slow start with a period of education followed by modest initial testing and slowly ramped-up to full speed.  In 2016 the program hit … More How Frequently are UFC Fighters Drug Tested? Perhaps More Than Any Other Athletes

New York Unveils Draft Combat Sports Regulations

The New York State Athletic Commission has published their “Proposed Regulations to Govern Combat Sports in New York”.  These can be found here. NYSAC Proposed Combat Sports Regs These Regulations are the ‘nuts and bolts’ of how combative sports will be overseen in the Empire State.  The Commission is “providing a 45-day public comment period … More New York Unveils Draft Combat Sports Regulations