The UFC is revamping their PED program [live updates]

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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/2/1...rding-peds-will-change-direction-of-the-sport

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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    The hope is that they reinstate the full-time testing program and announce a partnership with the USADA or another impartial, outside organization.

    The cynical expectation is that they will ask us to trust them and say that drug testing is the responsibility of the athletic commissions aka the government, which is a well-worn line. That would be sad.
     
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    LOL DFW just took the time to announce Rory vs Robbie Lawler in July!

    Never a bad time to announce a fight, eh !?
     
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    After seeing Lorenzo speak, I know now why the UFC keeps Dana around. Lorenzo may be the owner behind everything, but his public speaking was horrendous. Dana is just natural in front of a camera.
     
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    UFC wants 100% of the fighters tested, the UFC will pay for any additional costs.

    26.3% of the fighters tested OOC have tested dirty, so far.
     
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    All main event and championship fights will be subject to enhanced OOC testing.
     
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    Advocating for longer suspensions and stiffer penalties.
     
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    Advocating for a 2 year ban. UFC will support WADA wanting a 4 year ban.
     
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    The UFC is looking to implement these new policies by July 1, 2015.

    Lets give everyone time to cycle off.
     
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    Lorenzo, Lawrence (whoever the fuck he is) are both wearing suits. Very nice..

    DFW is wearing a fucking sweater.
     
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    UFC will be testing fighters who don't even have fights lined up OOC.
     
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    A 4 year ban is STIFF. Jesus, that is career threatening. I like it, personally. However, I think it is too much in MMA. It is meant more for Olympics.

    I think 2 years is good enough for the first offense. 4 years for a second offense.
     
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    This Epstein dude is a great public speaker.
     
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    "If you're using PED's, you're going to get caught."

    --DFW.
     
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    Epstein is the COO. He is slick. He made headlines last year for advocating for expanded betting on sports in the US.
     
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    Thanks for the updates, Mamba.
     
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    "Its going to get worse before it gets better."

    -DFW.

    The UFC does not seem concerned about losing fights because of PEDs. That is good.
     
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    When you say they are advocating for stiffer penalties are you saying they are asking the commissions to consider it or they will enforce it themselves?
     
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    They will support whatever the commissions and WADA are pushing for.

    Also, the UFC stated that they will push for the ability to render more severe consequences to fighters for PED's in the fighters' contracts.
     
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