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Pat Healy's punishment doesn't fit crime

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 10:02 AM EDT

When boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was fined 30 percent of his purse for smoking marijuana, there was outrage. But Pat Healy paid a far bigger penalty than Chavez or even PED users have ever faced.

UFC Cut List - How hard is it to predict releases?

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 8, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Since I've been doing these UFC cut list pieces, people continually ask me how accurate my predictions have been thus far. So here's a look after six events.

UFC on FOX 7 co-headliners pass California drug tests

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2013 3:43 PM EDT

All four co-headliners at UFC on FOX 7 passed their drugs tests, according to the California State Athletic Commission.

Matt Mitrione returns from suspension, faces Brendan Schaub at UFC on FOX 8 in Seattle

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 10:47 AM EDT

UFC heavyweight Matt Mitrione has served his brief disciplinary suspension and returns to the Octagon to fight Brendan Schaub at the upcoming UFC on FOX 8 event on July 27, 2013 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.

Brendan Schaub to compete on jiu-jitsu pay-per-view card in June

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Apr 16, 2013 5:04 PM EDT

UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub will get a chance to show off just how far he's come as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner later this year.

Cain Velasquez advocates for increased drug testing: 'We all need to follow the same rules'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 25, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez joined Benson Henderson and Georges St-Pierre's pursuit for more stringent drug testing policies in MMA.

UFC releases Lavar Johnson following failed drug test

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 22, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Lavar Johnson is no longer with the UFC after it was revealed that he failed the UFC 157 post-fight drug test.

Lavar Johnson released from UFC following failed drug test, back-to-back losses

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Mar 21, 2013 4:21 PM EDT

The hard-hitting heavyweight's UFC career, at least for now, has come to an unceremonious conclusion.

Lavar Johnson cut, Alex Caceres suspended for recent UFC drug test failures (Updated)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 21, 2013 2:44 PM EDT

Lavar Johnson earned nine months for testosterone from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) -- as well as his UFC release -- while Alex Caceres took home a six month vacation for marijuana metabolites. Details inside.

Three UFC fighters fail drug tests

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 20, 2013 6:46 PM EDT

Lavar Johnson, Alex Caceres and Riki Fukuda have failed drug tests from recent UFC events.

UFC on FUEL TV 8 drug test results: Riki Fukuda and Alex Caceres test positive for banned substances

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 4:45 PM EDT

Riki Fukuda's UFC release now makes a bit more sense. Both Alex Caceres and Fukuda were busted for flunking drug tests following their UFC on FUEL TV 8 bouts nearly three weeks ago in Saitama, Japan. Get all the details and consequences inside.

UFC 157 drug test results cause 'Big' trouble for Lavar Johnson due to elevated testosterone levels

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 9:41 AM EDT

Lavar Johnson could be in "Big" trouble after getting flagged for elevated testosterone, "consistent with the administration of a steroid," following his UFC 157 loss to Brendan Schaub last month in Anaheim.

UFC heavyweight Lavar Johnson tests positive for elevated testosterone levels

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 19, 2013 9:29 PM EDT

The California State Athletic Commission confirms that UFC heavyweight Lavar Johnson failed his drug test, testing positive for elevated testosterone levels.

UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz - The Cut List

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 12, 2013 11:58 AM EDT

A few fighters will need a win to stay in the UFC on Saturday night. Who are they?

UFC Quick Quote: Heavyweights don't have good submission skills like other divisions have

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 5, 2013 12:59 PM EST

If you're a heavyweight fighter in UFC, and your name is not Frank Mir, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira or Fabricio Werdum, then chances are you haven't impressed Gabriel Gonzaga with your ground game.

Morning Report: Johny Hendricks favored over Carlos Condit; Matt Riddle fired for 'taking his medicine'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 1, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Las Vegas pins Carlos Condit as an underdog to Johny Hendricks and Matt Riddle says he was 'fired over taking his medicine' on today's edition of the Morning Report.

UFC on Fuel TV 8 fight card: Stefan Struve vs Mark Hunt preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 28, 2013 10:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 8 co-main event between heavyweights Stefan Struve and Mark Hunt. What are the keys to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC Quick Quote: Stefan Struve is a 265-pound, seven-foot monster

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 28, 2013 4:00 PM EST

What does Stefan Struve do all day? When he's not busy eating one of his seven meals or sucking down a protein shake, he's training for Mark Hunt at UFC on FUEL TV 8. Is the "Super Samoan" prepared to deal with the new and improved "Skyscraper?"

Stefan Struve wants title shot after he finishes Mark Hunt

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 28, 2013 3:00 PM EST

Stefan Struve has received the slow-but-steady treatment from the UFC, but now he's ready to take the next step.

Morning Report: South Dakota passes bill to regulate combat sports, MMA ban handily defeated

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 28, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Representative Steve Hickey, who earlier this week inanely referred to MMA as "the child porn of sports" -- and later asked the question, "Who would Jesus elbow in the face?" -- saw his amendment to ban the sport meet a cruel end.

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