USADA's 'done' - Conor McGregor has new message for fans
Conor McGregor says he's fixed his issues with USADA, and surprisingly it sounds like he won't be getting special treatment.
I offered $10K - Zahabi accuses Johny Hendricks of PED use, declining to take HGH test
GSP's coach has accused Johny Hendricks of using PEDs.
Drug test disaster: Ex-UFC title challenger among several removed from PFL season
A drug testing scandal has hit PFL's 2023 season, involving at least two UFC veterans.
GSP: UFC didn't want fighters tested during pre-USADA era
Georges St-Pierre talks about his struggles during the UFC's pre-USADA era.
Cejudo likely took advantage of USADA absence, says Sterling
For Aljamain Sterling, it would be 'naive' t think that Henry Cejudo never took advantage of his absence from the USADA pool.
Bisping names the 'biggest cheat in history of combat sports'
Michael Bisping names who thinks is the 'biggest cheat' in all of combat sports, and the answer isn't a surprise.
'Steroids' — Why Covington thinks Masvidal's retriement is 'fake'
Colby Covington doubts Jorge Masvidal's recent retirement announcement.
NSAC looks to loosen cannabis regulations again
The NSAC appears prepared to once again loosen regulations surrounding cannabis use for fighters in Nevada.
Mica Galvao blames doctor for IBJJF ban
Mica Galvao has accepted a 12-month ban by the IBJJF, after failing a USADA drug test.
‘Conor’s cheating’ - Dariush says McGregor could have stayed in USADA to treat leg
Lightweight contender Beneil Dariush, has added to a growing chorus of voices throwing accusations of potential PED abuse at UFC superstar Conor McGregor . The Kings MMA talent is currently preparing for his fight with Charles Oliveira. Ahead of his bout, he sat down with ‘The Schmo’, when the topic got to McGregor and his […]
UFC and Jeff Novitzky silent on Conor McGregor and USADA questions
During the UFC 286 post-fight press conference, the promotion’s president, Dana White, punted when asked about Conor McGregor’s ongoing battle with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). “Have you ever heard of (UFC senior VP of athlete health and performance) Jeff Novitzky? Ask him these questions. I don’t give a sh-t about any of that […]
Two UFC fighters suspended after testing positive for ostarine
Two UFC fighters had their temporary suspensions extended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) during Tuesday’s monthly meeting. Darrius Flowers was scheduled to face Erick Gonzalez in a lightweight bout at UFC Vegas 70, but he was pulled from that fight in mid-February. Reports at the time indicated Flowers was off the card for […]
‘I will not be scapegoated!’ – Conor McGregor rants about ‘garbage’ USADA, deletes tweets
Conor McGregor went off on USADA after their recent comments.
Wolf tickets? – Conor McGregor evasive on USADA re-entry, testing org rebuffs ‘meeting’ claims
Conor McGregor hasn’t really seemed like a full-time athlete since winning the lightweight title belt off Eddie Alvarez in 2016. That victory was followed by a year of buildup for a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather, which was followed by a year of buildup for a title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Then came a year […]
‘An inflated story’ – Alistair Overeem’s trainer says anti-inflammatory drug caused test failure
Kickboxing and MMA veteran Alistair Overeem made headlines this week for all the wrong reasons. The 42-year-old recently received a yearlong suspension from GLORY Kickboxing due to a drug test failure stemming from his match with Badr Hari in November of last year. While Overeem himself has yet to give an official statement, a core […]
No horsing around! – Alistair Overeem gets year suspension from GLORY over failed drug test
The specter of performance enhancing drugs has long hung over Alistair Overeem’s career, even while direct evidence of their use has been fairly limited. Back in 2012, Overeem was flagged by the NAC for an extremely elevated T/E (Testosterone/Epitestosterone) ratio—often a sign of steroid use. The ‘Reem’ claimed the drug test results were the result […]
‘Absolutely not’ – USADA responds to Dan Hooker claiming increased tests after Makhachev accusations
Last week, UFC lightweight Dan Hooker grumbled about unfair treatment from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after his unsubstantiated claims that Islam Makhachev had used an IV to rehydrate following weigh-ins for his UFC 284 lightweight title fight opposite Hooker’s teammate Alexander Volkanovski. “I’ve had two or three knocks on my door at 6 a.m. […]
BJJ champs Cyborg, Vagner Rocha among five 2022 No Gi Worlds athletes suspended for doping
Five jiujitsu stars failed drug tests at the IBJJF No Gi World Championships.
‘We have the same drug guy’ – LeBron James is on EPO, claims admitted MMA cheat Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen has made serious accusations about NBA superstar LeBron James. The former UFC title contender turned analyst and MMA mouthpiece accused “King James” of being on performance-enhancing drugs, even claiming they both had the “same drug guy.” “If the world understood what LeBron did… like other basketball players will hear what LeBron does and […]
‘Cheating steroid rat’ – MMA legend Mark Hunt burns Jon Jones after UFC 285 win
Most fans and fellow competitors will have some respect for Jon Jones, the fighter. Especially after his UFC 285 win of the heavyweight championship and how he got the job done, “Bones” has solidified his status for many observers as possibly one of the best to ever do it. His legacy, however, is a different […]
‘Highly-elevated consumption of eggs’ blamed for fighters’ PED test failure
One of the more farcical events to take place around combat sports last year was the collapse of Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn. That fight, which would have been one of the biggest events in the British boxing calendar, fell apart after Benn tested positive for the banned substance clomiphene on October 6, two […]
‘The guy is a loser’ – Makhachev’s manager says Dan Hooker’s IV claim is ‘completely BS’
Few sports love their drama to the same extent as MMA. Apparently it wasn’t enough that Alex Volkanovski felt hard done by from the judges at UFC 284 in Perth, or that he turned in a performance that had fans cheering him on at the final bell—and which kept his spot secure atop the UFC’s […]
‘Cheating dog’ — Islam Makhachev accused of breaking rules at UFC 284 by lightweight rival
On Saturday night Islam Makhachev secured his spot as number-one on the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings thanks to a close, though still impressive, decision win over Alexander Volkanovski. The win also saw him defend his UFC lightweight title for the first time. Someone who was not impressed by Makhachev’s win is Dan ‘The Hangman’ Hooker, a […]
UFC heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab suspended two years by USADA
Hamdy Abdelwahab accepted a two-year suspension from the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for two violations stemming from his UFC debut. USADA announced on Friday the UFC heavyweight tested positive for the anabolic agent methenolone and its metabolites twice, once in an in-competition sample on July 30 and once in an out-of-competition sample on August […]
Conor McGregor hasn’t re-enrolled in the USADA testing pool despite TUF announcement
Conor McGregor has been vocal on social media regarding his desired return to competition. But despite all of his shirtless gym pics, he’s put off a critical step before returning to the cage. “As we’ve confirmed before, as of today, Conor McGregor has not been reenrolled in the USADA testing pool, which he would have […]
Video: MMA legend shows PRIDE FC contract that excluded steroids from testing
Outside of all the memorable bouts and a roster that was once filled with some of the sport’s most legendary names, the now-defunct PRIDE FC organization also had another, less glorious reputation: performance-enhancing drugs. It’s long been an open secret to most hardcore fans, that steroid and PED use was rampant during the pride era. […]
The Level Change Podcast 216: Tate arrested, Gervonta arrested, Cerrone on steroids
Welcome to The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez, and for this special Holiday Edition, the return of Mookie Alexander. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we […]
‘It’s the fountain of youth’ – Muscle-bound Donald Cerrone openly discusses steroid use
39-year-old Donald Cerrone recently posted training photos where he looked pretty jacked and seems to have gained a lot of muscle mass just a few months into his retirement from mixed martial arts. While many in the MMA community speclated on possible PED use after seeing the photos, apparently that isn’t something “Cowboy” is hiding. […]
‘All he’s doing is healing’ – T.J. Dillashaw defends Conor McGregor leaving USADA pool
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is currently out of the USADA testing pool, which led to his recent removal from the UFC rankings. “The Notorious,” who may have indirectly admitted to taking a banned substance during this period of hiatus, says his decision to remove himself from the testing pool was to allow himself to properly […]
‘Not human’ – Green says state sponsored doping ‘bred’ UFC champ Islam Makhachev, Dagestani fighters
Veteran Bobby Green was one of the names that current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had to go through to earn his path to the title and eventually win it. The two headlined UFC Vegas 49 in February, where the Dagestani won via TKO inside one round. The 36-year-old King will be back in action […]