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Several Dana White’s Contender Series alums suspended for failed drug tests

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:06:58 +0000

Several fighters who competed on this past season of Dana White’s Contender Series are facing disciplinary action from the Nevada Athletic Commission. Francesco Mazzeo and Abdellah Er-Ramy , who lost their respective bouts, were issued suspensions for failed drug tests, while Quemuel Ottoni , who pulled out of his DWCS bout hours before the fight due to anxiety , was given an extension to his suspension. The NAC announced its rulings during a monthly meeting on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Mazzeo (4-1) tested positive for GW1516 and GW1516 metabolites, which are prohibited at all times under the World Anti-Doping Agency, in a urinalysis collected on Sept. 24

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Nevada suspends four DWCS fighters, including the one who withdrew on fight night

BAD MMA News — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:27:38 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Four fighters who competed on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024 have been suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission for disciplinary reasons. At a monthly meeting held Wednesday, the commission voted to extend three temporary suspensions while it approved an adjudication for the fourth. Though exact circumstances varied, the four fighters failed drug tests surrounding their DWCS bouts. Three of those fighters lost their bouts, while the fourth withdrew from his bout minutes before his scheduled walkout.

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Dana White’s Contender Series 73 results: Five contracts awarded, including +550 underdog

BAD MMA News — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:40:15 +0000

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 73 event. Dana White’s Contender Series cards see prospects fighting for the opportunity to sign a UFC deal, with UFC president Dana White on hand to make the decisions. The seventh week of the eighth season saw 10 fighters compete for their shot at a UFC contract. In the feature bout at heavyweight, Danylo Voievodkin (7-0) shocked Bellator veteran Bailey Schoenfelder (5-1) with a gigantic upset. The UFC Apex hosted the card, which streamed live on ESPN+ .

Dana White’s Contender Series 73 results: Five contracts awarded, including +550 underdog – MMA Junkie

Dana White’s Contender Series 73 live updates and official results

BAD MMA News — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:31:33 +0000

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 73 event, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Dana White’s Contender Series cards see prospects fighting for the opportunity to sign a UFC deal, with UFC president Dana White on hand to make the decisions. The seventh week of the eighth season will see 10 fighters compete for their shot at a UFC contract. In the feature bout at heavyweight, Bellator veteran Bailey Schoenfelder (5-0) takes on Danylo Voievodkin (6-0) in a battle of unbeaten fighters. The UFC Apex hosts the card, which streams live on ESPN+

Dana White’s Contender Series 73 live updates and official results – MMA Junkie

Dana White’s Contender Series 73 live updates and official results (8 p.m. ET)

BAD MMA News — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:44:01 +0000

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene reporting live from Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 73 event. Dana White’s Contender Series cards see prospects fighting for the opportunity to sign a UFC deal, with UFC president Dana White on hand to make the decisions. The seventh week of the eighth season will see 10 fighters compete for their shot at a UFC contract. In the feature bout at heavyweight, Bellator veteran Bailey Schoenfelder (5-0) takes on Danylo Voievodkin (6-0) in a battle of unbeaten fighters.

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