UFC to test every fighter on night of a fight

[SportsGuy41017]

I just saw this video on the UFC On Fox Facebook page and looking for something in print.

 

From the video: On 19 occasions, fighters were subjected to out-of competition PED test. 5 fighters tested positive (26.3%).

 

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta: " We want 100% of the fighters tested the night they compete in competition...if there's additional costs associated with that, we will pay for any additional cost required."

 

Edited February 18, 2015 by SportsGuy41017

[SportsGuy41017]

It's about time! I think they should test all fighters about a week out from the fight. Can they speed up on getting the results? If, so, if they fail the test the week before, they should not fight that weekend, get a lose, and at least a one year ban.

[theguru]

UFC needs to be careful it doesn't implode.

 

They should be looking at boxing (corruption) and many other sports (performance enhancing drugs) as models of what to avoid.

[SportsGuy41017]

"In a landmark move, the UFC has announced a multimillion-dollar anti-doping plan, including year-round drug-testing of its entire roster, effective July 1.

 

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta announced the promotion's intentions during a news conference Wednesday.

 

The news came less than one month after one of the sport's most successful athletes, Anderson Silva, failed multiple drug tests in relation to a non-title bout at UFC 183 on Jan. 31.

 

In addition to random year-round testing, which will be conducted by an independent anti-doping agency, the UFC will advocate to athletic commissions for more fight-night drug tests and enhanced random testing ahead of every main event and championship fight."

 

UFC to drug test fighters year-round as part of new anti-doping plan - ESPN

[SportsGuy41017]

How many top fighters will be in trouble if all were tested today? Since they will begin this in July, it should be enough time for a fighter to get it out of his system.

[born2reign]

How wide scale is the testing? Blood testing?

[BirdBrain]

PED's only year round ?