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The latest coverage from across combat sports.
NewsPenn: IVs are for wimps
One man who applauded the USADA for their recent decision to ban IVs for rehydration was former champion and soon to be hall of fame athlete, BJ Penn.
NewsTwitter reacts to Melendez’s failed drug test
Earlier today it was revealed that Gilbert Melendez had failed his post-fight drug test at UFC 188 and would be suspended for a year. Twitter reacted with disappointment mostly.
NewsJones back on the mats, and cleaning them
Igor Araujo: “They always pick someone to clean the mat after the training, and he didn’t complain he had to do it. He’s a nice guy, and I look up to him inside the gym.”
NewsSonnen shoots down comeback rumors
Chael Sonnen last stepped into the Octagon in November of 2013, and despite consistent rumors, has no plans for a return to mixed martial arts.
NewsAldo passed controversial out-of-competition UFC 189 drug test
The circumstances around Jose Aldo’s UFC 189 out-of-competition drug test were a bit controversial, but the champion did pass them.
NewsFighters who most often had to pull out of fights
Nick Peralta from Sports of Anarchy compiled a comprehensive list of fight withdrawals from the major fighting organizations inlcuding the UFC, Strikeforce, and Bellator.
NewsHendo wants Silva, Belfort, Mousasi rematches
Dan Henderson: “Rematches with Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort and I’d like to fight Gegard Mousasi because I didn’t really get a chance to fight him the first time.”
Rousey: I got stiffed by 1st apparel sponsor, refused another until Reebok
Black breaks down Mystic Mac’s winning conditions
Gil Melendez fails PED test, suspended one year
Worst broken noses in UFC and MMA history
Which martial art is king of the streets?
