Matt Riddle is the latest name on the ever growing list of UFC roster trimmings after testing positive for marijuana. This is the second time in as many years that Riddle has failed a post-fight drug screening, having also tested positive for marijuana after his UFC 149 win against Chris Clements. Riddle is coming off a close decision victory over Che Mills at UFC on FUEL 7 earlier in February; however, this failed test will now see the bout re-classified as a no contest. Read More »
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is holding a press conference today in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for "UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz", which is scheduled to take place March 16 at the Bell Centre. Tickets go on sale this week and UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and challenger Nick Diaz are scheduled to appear at today's presser to kick things off and get the Canadians hyped up to buy some tickets. Today's presser is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT). Tune in to the live stream to find out if Nick actually shows up this time! Read More »
Nick Diaz gets 12 month suspension from NSAC
Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz has received a 12 month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after testing positive for marijuana metabolites following his bout with Carlos Condit at UFC 143 on Feb. 4, 2012. Read More »
Video: NSAC Director Kizer talks Overeem suspension
Following the NSAC's decision Tuesday to suspend UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem for a failed drug test, ProMMAnow.com and a small group of MMA media spoke with Executive Director Keith Kizer about the ruling. Read More »
Matt Lindland being sued for allegedly stealing marijuana plants
Olympic silver-medalist, political aspirant and MMA veteran, Matt "The Law" Lindland is being sued by a man who claims he stole six mature marijuana plants from him. Read More »