Dec 12 2011
TUF 14 Finale Fighters Clean of Steroids, UFC 139 Fighters Also Negative of PED’s
Two separate anti-doping tests conducted by state athletic commissions both returned negative for performance enhancing drugs. This is good news for the MMA since there will no more steroid issues that will be hurting the sport this year. Ending the year with clean fighters is also an indication that mixed martial arts is now becoming a clean sport. Though, many still doubt the effectiveness of the current steroid testing program in this field of sports because promotion companies puts the responsibility on state athletic commissions.
But the recent events could be a proof that fighters are now more focused on the skills rather than the strength that these steroids provides. TUF 14 Finale was held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas in December 3 while UFC 139 was held at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California last November 19. The fighters in both events were tested for steroids and recreational drugs.
The Ultimate Fighting Finale Ends with Clean Record
TUF 14 Finale’s main event was between coaches Michael Bisping and Jason “Mayhem” Miller. Bisping won the fight via TKO in Round 3. John Dodson was crowned the bantamweight champion, also by TKO, while Diego Brandao got the featherweight championship belt. He defeated Dennis Bermudez via submission.
Fighters in the under card event also returned negative for any banned substances according to Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Keith Kizer. Other fighters who were tested include Dennis Bermudez, T.J. Dillashaw, Johnny Bedford, Tony Ferguson, Marcus Brimage, Dustin Pague, Stephen Bass, John Albert, Roland Delorme, Steven Siler, Josh Ferguson, Josh Clopton, Bryan Caraway and Dustin Neace.
Michael Bisping has been promoting clean fights by shunning the use of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs so it is expected that he will be cleared of steroids.
Under the NSAC rules, main card fighters and winners are subjected to steroids tests. Fighters who had previous doping violations are also required to undergo mandatory testing while other fighters are subjected to random steroid testing.
No Failed Steroid Test in UFC 139
The MMAJunkie also reported that the California State Athletic Commission or CSAC disclosed that there was no fighter in the UFC 139 who failed in the steroids and drugs abuse tests. All fighters were clean of performance enhancing drugs. Dan Henderson got the UFC 139 title by defeating Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Other MMA fighters who were also tested by the CSAC were Wanderlei Silva, Gleison Tibau, Shamar Bailey, Danny Castillo, Cung Le, Urijah Faber, Brian Bowles, Rafael dos Anjos, Ryan Bader and Jason Brilz.
Meanwhile, UFC President Dana White believes Chael Sonnen knows how to promote a fight. Sonnen, who’s been into legal trouble this year and served a suspension for taking testosterone, is again fearless in making statements challenging Anderson Silva. He contends that Silva is afraid to fight him. “I don’t believe Anderson’s hurt. I think he’s ducking me,” Sonnen said in an interview. Sonnen was suspended for taking steroids but he argued that he was under testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and not doping.
