So how should the UFC handle this USADA problem?

[b34stmode]

There is two options in my opinion. They either get rid of it and let the gates be wide open on PEDs which I seriously doubt will ever happen.

Option two is if any fighter fails a test they should be permanently banned from the UFC, This would completely stop these problems happening in my opinion. They have a list, they know whats banned, don't take supplements that you don't know whats in it. This has extremely hurt UFC 200 and its 2 days out. They should make an example out of Jones by never letting him fight again.

 

[Reign009]

Permanently ban everyone? They'd be fucked. No more UFC.

 

[tramendous]

There is two options in my opinion. They either get rid of it and let the gates be wide open on PEDs which I seriously doubt will ever happen.

Option two is if any fighter fails a test they should be permanently banned from the UFC, This would completely stop these problems happening in my opinion. They have a list, they know whats banned, don't take supplements that you don't know whats in it. This has extremely hurt UFC 200 and its 2 days out. They should make an example out of Jones by never letting him fight again.

no a one year or 2 year ban is fine. tainted supplements and sabotage have happened before and youd only encourage that by making it so the guy who gets caught is gone forever.

 

[b34stmode]

Permanently ban everyone? They'd be fucked. No more UFC.

Everyone that test positive for PEDs, yes. They wouldn't be fucked considering most fighters aren't failing their test. Not only that it would stop them from doing it period.

 

[egk]

They should have sold high.

 

[nevernamed]

The UFC wanted this and it's doing what its supposed to do. They should open up an organization in Japan for all the pinched fighters to fight in, unregulated.. They could call it, Pride?

Honestly, theres not much they can do. the threat is huge if you attempt to take these things, and guys STILL do it.

 

[scorpipede]

Everyone that test positive for PEDs, yes. They wouldn't be fucked considering most fighters aren't failing their test. Not only that it would stop them from doing it period.

everybody starts crying the end is near when it's a big name but you're absolutely right. the program is still in it's infancy and it's becoming more and more effective. It will weed out the users systematically and then a new breed of fighter will find a way to excel without PEDs. The only way the superstars look like superstars is in relation to their competition. There will always be a difference in skill level in MMA. There will always be well-matched opponents as well.

 

[Bend NvR Break]

The USDA isn't the problem

 

[whougonnacall]

Bottom line mma ped testing was a joke now it isnt..this will take time to alter the culture sink in with the few who cheat

 

[adam888]

They should have sold high.

Bingo

Because now the price probably went from $4.2 Billion to $3.2 Billion

I am sure the deal is in the works but Lorenzo & Frank (& Dana) were probably waiting till after UFC200 to finish the deal.....going out on a "high note" with the Best Ever PPV numbers and maybe even getting a bit more? Now.....eh.....not so much. The future owners have to look at this incident as extremely hurting the brand and devaluing it at the same time.

 

[BroncoMcKart]

You just have to wait this out. The USADA isn't the problem, cheating fighters are the problem. Give this another year or two and more are going to realize they can't do this shit anymore without getting caught.