Originally Posted by alnorth:
#2-ranked Middleweight contender Yoel Romero failed an out of competition test. At his age (38), he is probably done now. We're no longer under the old rules, the new USADA punishments are in full effect. He'll probably be suspended until his 40's.
The least shocking positive test ever. Pretty sure I even posted during his match about how the hell did he pass a test. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy:
The least shocking positive test ever. Pretty sure I even posted during his match about how the hell did he pass a test.
I'm guessing the guys at USADA had the same thought. Everyone eventually gets tested, but the OOC tests are not truly random, if they are suspicious, they will knock on your door more often.
USADA is not screwing around, I'm seeing the media tweeting about how these positive tests are disappointing, but I love it whenever I see a guy get popped. Not because I like seeing someone's career be destroyed, but it makes the sport a little cleaner, and shows all the other fighters that you are not smart enough to risk your livelihood trying to beat USADA, its just not worth it anymore. [Reply]
edit: for those who don't know, Tim Kennedy had Romero rocked and out on his feet when a round ended, but he was able to recover because of an absurdly long controversial delay between rounds with his corner not taking the stool. Not sure if Tim Kennedy would have won the fight, but he's been bitter about it ever since. [Reply]
edit: for those who don't know, Tim Kennedy had Romero rocked and out on his feet when a round ended, but he was able to recover because of an absurdly long controversial delay between rounds with his corner not taking the stool. Not sure if Tim Kennedy would have won the fight, but he's been bitter about it ever since.
Kennedy was dominated in that fight, except for the part you just mentioned. [Reply]
I met Kennedy through a mutual friend of ours and I asked him about that..he gets fucking pissed..I'm pretty sure he would kick babies out of the way to get to that guy again..it was an interesting conversation [Reply]
Dana White said that Ronda wants more time off and probably won't fight until Fall 2016.
edit: Dana said that he's known this for a while, and this is why he agreed to let Holm fight in March. He would have made her wait for UFC 200, but if Ronda won't be there, then there's no reason to not let Holly fight. [Reply]
If UFC 197's two main events survives the injury demon, I'm probably gonna post a GDT for that event. I think it would be important enough to merit its own thread if it happens. [Reply]
