Sticky post

Braxton Smith Sanctioned by USADA for Testosterone Violation Professional runner Braxton Smith has been handed a two-year suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) due to his use of exogenous testosterone

Braxton Smith, a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, has been handed a two-year suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after he failed three drug tests for the exogenous administration of testosterone and/or its precursors. The tests were conducted out-of-competition in April and early May, as well as in-competition on the day of a match in May, where Smith made his UFC debut but lost … Continue reading Braxton Smith Sanctioned by USADA for Testosterone Violation Professional runner Braxton Smith has been handed a two-year suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) due to his use of exogenous testosterone

UFC 289 fight between Chris Daukaus and Khalil Rountree will not happen as Daukaus is withdrawn

Chris Daukaus will not be competing in his anticipated light heavyweight debut against Khalil Rountree at UFC 289 in Vancouver, Canada next weekend. However, his withdrawal is not injury-related and his fight with Rountree is expected to be rescheduled for a later date. After seven appearances for the UFC in the heavyweight division, Daukaus was preparing for his first fight at 205 pounds. His heavyweight … Continue reading UFC 289 fight between Chris Daukaus and Khalil Rountree will not happen as Daukaus is withdrawn

Jairzinho-Rozenstruik

Jairzinho Rozenstruik weighs 34 pounds more than Jailton Almeida in UFC Charlotte weigh-in, with one prelim fight scratched

Jailton Almeida is facing yet another imposing challenge in the octagon. This time, the Brazilian heavyweight and former light heavyweight competitor arrived at the official weigh-ins for UFC Charlotte on Friday, weighing in at 231 pounds. Although this is a full 34 pounds lighter than his opponent, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, who weighed in at 265 pounds, it is commonplace for Almeida to give up significant weight … Continue reading Jairzinho Rozenstruik weighs 34 pounds more than Jailton Almeida in UFC Charlotte weigh-in, with one prelim fight scratched

Bellator signs Slim Trabelsi following his departure from UFC due to a disagreement with his manager

Slim Trabelsi has signed with Bellator MMA after parting ways with the UFC due to a manager dispute. Bellator officials have confirmed Trabelsi’s contract, which is described as a “six-figure,” multi-fight, multi-year deal in a press release from Dominance MMA. At this time, Trabelsi’s Bellator debut has not been scheduled. The disagreement arose between Trabelsi’s management firm, Dominance MMA, and Fernand Lopez, the fighter’s coach … Continue reading Bellator signs Slim Trabelsi following his departure from UFC due to a disagreement with his manager