Testosterone Replacement Therapy banned in combat sports by Nevada State Athletic Commission

almost 9 years ago | April 29, 2014 4:00 pm

Henderson talks Cormier, Jones vs. Teixeira, and TRT: 'It's not a huge thing'

Dan Henderson had a lot to discuss on the MMA Hour, including his upcoming bout with Daniel Cormier, watching Jones vs. Teixeira, and his continuing motivation to fight.

almost 9 years ago | March 31, 2014 2:00 pm

BJ Penn talks TRT ban: 'Best thing that could have ever happened'

Former UFC champion BJ Penn talks about the recent move from Nevada and the UFC to ban TRT use.

almost 9 years ago | March 19, 2014 9:30 am

New drug test is up to 1000x more sensitive

An improvement to urine testing making tests up to 1,000x more sensitive could transform PED testing in sports.

almost 9 years ago | March 6, 2014 7:00 pm

California commission responds to Nevada's TRT ban

Andy Foster, executive director of the CSAC has issued an official response to Nevada's banning of testosterone replacement therapy in combat sports.

almost 9 years ago | March 5, 2014 8:54 pm

Chael Sonnen on TRT ban: 'I may have to stop the sport'

In the wake of the ban on TRT, Sonnen reveals that he may be forced out of MMA if he's unable to find an alternative strategy to get his testosterone to "healthy levels."

almost 9 years ago | March 4, 2014 11:01 am

UFC 173 offers opportunity for UFC to prove seriousness on drug testing issue

The door is open for the UFC and NSAC to embrace true enhanced testing for UFC 173, the next UFC event to be held in the state.

almost 9 years ago | March 3, 2014 12:00 pm

Vitor Belfort's attorney does him no favors with non-denial of drug test failure

Vitor Belfort's attorney labeling his client's February 7 drug test as "not relevant" only furthers the speculation that a failed test was one of the factors in pulling out of UFC 173.

almost 9 years ago | March 3, 2014 9:00 am

The truth about TRT therapeutic use exemptions

Previously unpublished ABC guidelines on TRT therapeutic use exemptions shed light on how commissions are supposed to handle the issue.

almost 9 years ago | March 2, 2014 10:00 am

Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney comments on TRT ban, UFC's re-signing of Gilbert Melendez

Bellator's head honcho Bjorn Rebney spoke to the media about a few different subjects after Friday's Bellator 110 card, and he gave his thoughts on the TRT ban along with the UFC's decision to match Bellator's contract offer to Gilbert Melendez.

almost 9 years ago | March 1, 2014 3:18 pm

Dan Henderson on TRT ban: 'Are they going to ban insulin for diabetics?'

Dan Henderson, a TRT user, isn't a fan of the ban on the therapy that has been put in place by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

almost 9 years ago | March 1, 2014 11:00 am

In Defense of Vitor Belfort

Patrick Wyman makes the difficult case for defending Vitor Belfort in the wake of the NSAC's decision to ban TRT.

almost 9 years ago | February 28, 2014 8:00 pm

New Jersey Athletic Commission counsel Nick Lembo responds to the NSAC's TRT ban

Nick Lembo, director of the New Jersey State Athletic commission has released his response to Nevada's decision to institute a blanket ban of TUEs for TRT.

almost 9 years ago | February 28, 2014 6:00 pm

Machida expresses his shock and excitement over unexpected UFC 173 title fight opportunity

Lyoto Machida guarantees that he was surprised by the offer to replace Vitor Belfort in the UFC title fight against Chris Weidman, for the 185-pound division belt, in 24th May.

almost 9 years ago | February 28, 2014 3:30 pm

Results of Vitor Belfort's random drug testing won't be released without Vitor's approval

In the build up to his planned title fight with Chris Weidman, Vitor Belfort has been undergoing random drug tests. His most recent was on February 7th, the results of which have recently been made known to Belfort, the UFC, and the NSAC.

almost 9 years ago | February 28, 2014 2:11 pm

MMA Bunker: Kid Nate responds to Nevada's TRT ban

Kid Nate responds to yesterday's bombshell news that Nevada's athletic commish banned testosterone replacement and Vitor Belfort had to pull out of the UFC 173 title fight against Chris Weidman.

almost 9 years ago | February 28, 2014 10:39 am

Vitor Belfort says he never gave up his title shot, UFC replaced him due to TRT rule changes

Vitor Belfort released a statement to present his side of the story of his removal from the UFC 173 middleweight championship bout. In the statement he claims the UFC made the decision and it was not his.

almost 9 years ago | February 28, 2014 10:09 am

UFC Interview: Fighters react to TRT ban, and new Lyoto Machida vs. Chris Weidman title fight

UFC's Mark Hunt, Stefan Struve, and Kenny Florian were all in Macau for the TUF: China Finale, and they provided their thoughts to Bloody Elbow about the new TRT ban, and the new Lyoto Machida vs. Chris Weidman title fight.

almost 9 years ago | February 28, 2014 9:58 am

Brazil to follow Nevada's lead and end TRT exemptions

The Comissão Atlética Brasileira de MMA has decided to follow in Nevada's footsteps and no longer grant exemptions for Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Dan Henderson will be the last fighter granted such an exemption.

almost 9 years ago | February 28, 2014 7:30 am

NSAC elimination of TRT exemptions fails to address many lingering issues in combat drug testing

The NSAC decision to eliminate TRT should not be celebrated without taking the larger picture into account. A larger picture that includes massive inconsistencies in NSAC actions and holes in current testing protocols.

almost 9 years ago | February 28, 2014 1:34 am

Vitor Belfort steps out of UFC 173 after Nevada TRT ban and replaced by Lyoto Machida against Chris Weidman

Following the NAC's decision to ban TRT, Vitor Belfort has removed himself from UFC 173. Machida stepped up to take his place challenging for the 185 lb. belt.

almost 9 years ago | February 27, 2014 10:00 pm

UFC fighters react to Nevada TRT ban

In the wake of the Nevada commission and subsequently the UFC banning the exemptions for TRT, many fighters made their feelings known on Twitter.

almost 9 years ago | February 27, 2014 5:03 pm

Brazilian Commission: Dan Henderson's TRT likely to be approved, non-committal on NSAC's ban

The Brazilian MMA commission states that Dan Henderson's therapeutic use exemption for testosterone is likely to be approved, but they remained non-committal on the prospect of following the NSAC's lead in banning TRT outright.

almost 9 years ago | February 27, 2014 4:06 pm

Dana White on NSAC's TRT ban: 'We follow Nevada'

In response to the Nevada State Athletic Commission's surprising decision to ban TRT, Dana White states that the UFC will follow Nevada's lead.

almost 9 years ago | February 27, 2014 3:34 pm

Testosterone Replacement Therapy banned in combat sports by Nevada State Athletic Commission

TRT exemptions will no longer be given by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, including for users who have already received them in the past.