By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
The UFC has been facing a lot of criticism as of late following the failed PED and drug tests by Anderson Silva and Jon “Bones” Jones in recent weeks. Jones failed a test after taking cocaine before his match with Daniel Cormier to begin in January.
At the end of last month, Silva failed two tests leading up to his fight with Nick Diaz at the end of January. After these failed tests, the UFC announced tougher PED tests beginning on July 1st, 2015.
Fighters are getting a taste of what to expect tonight at UFC 184 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. For those on the Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano card, the California State Athletic Commission is forcing all competitors to undergo both urine and blood tests.
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This is the first time in California MMA history that this has happened. The California State Athletic Commission is footing the entire bill, which is expected to be very expensive.
The competitors will receive the urine test before their fights. Afterward, before they leave the Staples Center, they will be blood tested.
Should a fighter be caught, they could be fined or suspended.
In the main card, Rousey will face Cat Zingano. In the co-main event, Holly Holm will face Raquel Pennington.
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In a welterweight bout, Jake Ellenberger will face Josh Koscheck. In another welterweight bout, Alan Jouban will face Richard Walsh.
The first bout on the main card will be a lightweight bout. Tony Ferguson will face Gleison Tibau.
There are also six bouts on the preliminary card.
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