It seems a month doesn’t go by where we don’t hear of at least one positive test for banned substances in Mixed Martial Arts. Lots of different opinions on what needs to be done to clean the sport up float around but not much gets done in the way of change to the current norms. Read More »
Tag Archives: testosterone
Feed SubscriptionBisping releases statement regarding Belfort’s TRT use
Michael Bisping suffered a second round TKO loss to Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 7 last month. It was revealed after the fight that Belfort had received a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) before the fight. Read More »
Cro Cop glad Bigfoot put ‘arrogant’ Overeem back in his place
Mirko Cro Cop might still be angry about the two knees he took to the groin from Alistair Overeem back at DREAM 6 in September 2008 in Japan that halted the bout early via No Contest. Or he might just be giving his unbiased opinion on what happens to a fighter who gets popped for elevated testosterone levels high enough to power a thoroughbred race horse, who then is forced to sit on the sidelines and return to the Octagon eight months later without pharmaceutical crutches. Read More »
Rousimar Palhares and Joey Beltran address failed drug tests
This past Thursday, drug tests from December’s UFC on FX 6 card revealed middleweight submission specialist Rousimar Palhares had testosterone levels of over twice the World Anti-Doping Agency’s permissible limit at the time of his bout against Hector Lombard. The WADA allows ... Read More »
Alistair Overeem cleared to fight, NSAC approves license for UFC 156 fight with ‘Bigfoot’
On Tuesday, "The Demolition Man" attended a hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, who cleared him to fight Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva at UFC 156 in Las Vegas on Feb. 2. Read More »
We will have LIVE updates from Dana White’s special announcement regarding UFC 151 main event at 2 p.m. ET today
It looks as thought Dan Henderson is out of his fight against Jon Jones at UFC 151 on Sept. 1. Dana White is expected to make the official announcement today at 2 p.m. ET. Read More »
Tito Ortiz on TRT: ‘I think we’re sending the wrong message to fans’
UFC Hall of Famer Tito Oritz is not happy. His final fight inside the Octagon was a rubber match against Forrest Griffin at UFC 148. It was a close fight, Tito dropped Forrest a couple times, but in the end the judges awarded Forrest the decision. After the fight however, it came out that Forrest is yet another fighter that has received a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Read More »
Alistair Overeem breaks silence on failed drug test *VIDEO*
Alistair Overeem was a guest Tuesday evening on UFC Tonight to discuss for the first time the elevated testosterone to epitestosterone levels that appeared during a random drug test that was sprung on him by the Nevada State Athletic Commission earlier this year. Overeem explained what he is doing to prove he is a clean fighter and hopes to return to the UFC by year's end. 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 »
Video: Alistair Overeem’s attorney discusses NSAC suspension
ProMMAnow.com caught up with Alistair Overeem's attorney, David Chesnoff, following the Nevada State Athletic Commission's ruling to suspend the fighter for nine months following a failed drug test. Read More »
Alistair Overeem releases statement on failed drug test
UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem released a statement today through his management company regarding a March 27 drug test administered by the NSAC that came back positive.for elevated levels of testosterone. Read More »
Kenny Florian on PEDs: ‘Don’t do it dummies’
UFC Tonight analyst Kenny Florian share his opinion about fighters who use performance enhancing drugs and what can be done about it. Read More »
Overeem’s failed drug test infuriates UFC President
UFC President Dana White learned of Alistair Overeem's failed drug test Wednesday just 30 minutes prior to a conference call he had scheduled with Canadian media. He was none too pleased. Read More »
Alistair Overeem tests positive during surprise UFC 146 pre-fight drug screen
Alistair Overeem has tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone following a surprise drug test that was administered last Tuesday prior to a UFC 146 press conference in Las Vegas. Read More »
Rampage Jackson prescribed Testosterone Replacement Therapy prior to UFC 144
Although Quinton Jackson says Testosterone Replacement Therapy added to his weight issues at UFC 144, he says he feels 25 again, no longer wants to retire and his sex life has improved. Read More »
Nate Marquardt signs with Strikeforce
Former top-10 middleweight Nate Marquardt (31-10-2) has signed with Strikeforce according to a report Tuesday evening on Fuel TV's "UFC Tonight". Read More »
ProMMAnow.com Product Challenge: Gamma-O For Him Plus Pom – Anti-Aging Formula
ProMMAnow.com puts GAMMA-O for Him plus POM to the challenge. This "Anti-Aging Formula" and testosterone booster makes some bold claims and we put it to the test. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com product review: Gamma-O Testosterone Booster
Gamma-O Testosterone Booster claims to naturally increase testosterone levels by up to 800% and release more endorphins that lower stress and cortisol levels. ProMMAnow.com's Kelvin Hunt puts it to the test. Read More »
Chael Sonnen rips on Wanderlei and Anderson Silva; gives thoughts on Marquardt
In this nearly 20-minute interview Chael Sonnen talks about Nate Marquardt's situation, explains why Wanderlei Silva won't fight him, why many Pride fighters have not done well in the UFC and more. Read More »
Nate Marquardt fails medicals due to Hormone Replacement Therapy
Nate Marquardt was released from the UFC this weekend after he failed his pre-fight medicals for his main event fight against Rick Story at UFC Live 4 in Pittsburgh. Now we know why. Read More »
Chael Sonnen discusses CSAC suspension due to failed drug test
Chael Sonnen, the former number one UFC middleweight contender, talks about the ruling from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) that got his one year suspension reduced to six months. Read More »