NSAC Random Testing - Fight Forum - MMA - UFC - Boxing - K1

Ztous · 01-26-2008, 06:26 PM

NOKAUT .:. Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts source .:.

NSAC seems to be cracking down on fighters with better drug testing policies. This means random drug testing and more drug testing for people already caught. This could mean a stop of cycling steroids.

This could prove invaluable for someone like Sean Sherk if indeed he was clean and it was a testing error then at least these tests could help fans come back to him.

twigz · 01-26-2008, 06:59 PM

Thats awesome IMO. No more juice in the off season!

kev0 · 01-28-2008, 12:48 AM

Definitely needs to be done. Its way too easy to beat the system in its current state.

Mulla · 01-28-2008, 08:23 AM

Ive moved this thread to The Arena as its not strictly about the UFC.

Crashsti · 01-28-2008, 01:12 PM

Rather vague article. Aside from mentioning random testing it does'nt go into much detail. Hopefully it has some teeth to back up the barking. I still have to compare MMA to Cycling when it comes to testing. Despite all the rules and regulations people still find a way to cheat.

kbtat2 · 01-28-2008, 01:12 PM

I haven't seen this posted anywhere yet so I thought I would post it. I think it's a good idea.
LINK

Nevada Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer announced on Friday that the Commission has expanded steroid and drug testing for licensed fighters and those applying for licenses.

In addition to the testing performed on contestants on fight night, the Commission will require licensed fighters and licensing applicants to be tested at other times during the year.

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In a memo issued to “All Nevada Licensees” dated Jan. 7, 2008, Chairman John Bailey noted that some fighters “...have become very sophisticated in the timing of taking prohibited substances,” which is why the Commission has instituted additional random testing.

“Random testing throughout the year will further deter any fighters considering taking non-approved substances,” said Executive Director Kizer. “The additional testing, which will be paid for by the Commission, will help us keep the sport of unarmed combat safe and fair for all fighters.”

Selection of licensees for testing will be made in one of three ways:

# 1. Fighters may be randomly chosen for testing.
# 2. If there is some indication that a fighter is taking a non-approved substance, they may be tested.
# 3. If a fighter has previously tested positive for using a non-approved substance, they may be tested.

A fighter chosen for testing will be contacted by the Commission directly and given details on the ordering of the test and the timeframe within which testing must occur. Efforts will also be made to contact the fighter’s promoter with that information.

If the test is not completed within the designated timeframe or if a fighter fails the test, the Commission may refuse to license the fighter, it may not allow the fighter to compete, and/or the fighter may be subject to disciplinary action.

The Nevada Athletic Commission joins the likes of the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, the World Anti-Doing Agency, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and others in implementing short-notice drug testing.

The Above cut and pasted from the link, for the lazy peoples.

Crashsti · 01-28-2008, 01:15 PM

It was actually posted already and the thread moved to the Lobby. I also merged the two.