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UFC strawweight Cynthia Calvillo was flagged by USADA when she tested positive for marijuana metabolites. This came after her UFC 219 defeat at the hands Carla Esparza last December. She was suspended for six months but there may be a silver lining. Reportedly, if she completes a USADA backed drug awareness program it may cut … Read more
Strawweight Cynthia Calvillo lost to Carla Esparza last month and things were still looking promising despite the L…until..She was notified of a potential UFC anti-doping policy violation for Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol also known as THC. Here’s the UFC’s statement on the matter. The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed Cynthia Calvillo … Read more
UFC Fight Night 113 took place from The SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland on Sunday and was headlined with a showdown between No. 8 ranked welterweight Gunnar Nelson and No. 14 ranked Santiago Ponzinibbio. Scotland’s own Joanne Calderwood faced Team Alpha Male strawweight Cynthia Calvillo in the co-headliner. Here are the full results from #UFCGlasgow: … Read more
Immediately I felt sorry for those who shelled out the $60+ for the UFC 210 PPV. The card wasn’t a stellar lineup by any means although the pay-per-view portion was decent enough. It just lacked star power and looking at the card on paper didn’t feel like one you had to buy. But then a … Read more
There was some drama at the UFC 210 weigh-ins Friday as headliner Daniel Cormier missed weight on his first attempt. The light heavyweight champ stepped on the scales at 206.2 pounds initially, but returned a couple minutes later to make the 205 pound title fight limit. Cormier will defend his crown in a rematch against … Read more
The Internet was all a buzz earlier today when reports that Daniel Cormier may miss weight for his UFC 210 light heavyweight title defense against Anthony Johnson surfaced. Then there were reports that Pearl Gonzalez was being pulled from her fight against Cynthia Calvillo due to her breast implants. UFC President Dana White says not to … Read more
The beginning of a fighter’s career is the result of the experiences they have had in our life, one simply can’t always put it in words what exactly prompted a person to take up something this dangerous as a profession. Some take up a path cause it leads to fulfillment of their dreams whereas some … Read more
Tyron Woodley defends his welterweight title in a rematch against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. They fought to a draw in their first fight, now Woodley will have the chance to prove once and for all he’s the undisputed 170-pound champ. Rashad Evans returns against Daniel Kelly and Mark Hunt battles Alistair Overeem. UFC 209 takes place … Read more
Less than a week after Tuff-N-Uff veteran, Ronda Rousey’s, historic UFC debut, Tuff-N-Uff continues the tradition of promoting women’s MMA at March 1st “FestiBrawl” On Friday, March 1st, “Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA” returns to Las Vegas’ South Point Arena for the promotion’s latest “FestiBrawl”, featuring amateur MMA, live music, free beer sampling and … Read more