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1/16/13 9:41 PM

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All fighters who compete on international events will be tested for performance-enhancing drugs, UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner today told MMAjunkie.com.

Additionally, the promotion won't pay out fight-night bonuses until drug testing results are available, Ratner said.

Currently, the UFC offers cash incentives for "Knockout of the Night," "Submission of the Night" and "Fight of the Night." Typically, they are handed out after the event and announced by UFC President Dana White.

The changes will be in place this weekend when UFC on FX 7 goes down at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event's main-card airs on FX following prelims on FUEL TV and Facebook.

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yellow wrkahlc 40 Member Since: 6/9/12 Posts: 6389	Makes sense. I hope they at least announce who won them based on performance. I like seeing who is supposed to get paid. It excites me. If the person who won it failed their test, give it to the next best performance. You have ignored this user.

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ChaosOverkill 171 Member Since: 3/2/11 Posts: 10697	yellow wrkahlc - Makes sense. I hope they at least announce who won them based on performance. I like seeing who is supposed to get paid. It excites me. If the person who won it failed their test, give it to the next best performance. or give that fighter's share to the opponent for having to fight a fighter on something You have ignored this user.

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HeHitsMeBecauseHeLovesMe 167 Member Since: 8/6/06 Posts: 8066	Looks like someone spent their win bonus before they tested positive and can't pay it back. You have ignored this user.

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ALAR88 7 Member Since: 4/4/12 Posts: 125	A step in the right direction You have ignored this user.

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Jaybrone 190 Member Since: 11/9/10 Posts: 6669	Good! You have ignored this user.

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aka_rtotheoh Member Since: 8/25/12 Posts: 393	Well, there goes Vitor's KOTN bonus... You have ignored this user.

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SmackyBear 3 Member Since: 1/10/12 Posts: 199	Didn't Dana White say this, like five years ago? They're just getting to it now? You have ignored this user.

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irishrottie Member Since: 3/8/09 Posts: 17132	Its possible some of the fighters on this card didnt know they would be tested....results will be interesting. You have ignored this user.

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yellow wrkahlc 40 Member Since: 6/9/12 Posts: 6392	ChaosOverkill - yellow wrkahlc - Makes sense. I hope they at least announce who won them based on performance. I like seeing who is supposed to get paid. It excites me. If the person who won it failed their test, give it to the next best performance. or give that fighter's share to the opponent for having to fight a fighter on something Or... You have ignored this user.

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Paul_Blanka_Harris 82 Edited: 01/16/13 10:26 PM Member Since: 8/11/10 Posts: 1165	Ilike the way you think vtfu ^ You have ignored this user.

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Reed Rothchild Member Since: 4/14/08 Posts: 16196	Shit, issue pay them double for testing positive.... More drugs = better fights You have ignored this user.

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Reed Rothchild Member Since: 4/14/08 Posts: 16197	Reed Rothchild - Shit, issue pay them double for testing positive.... More drugs = better fights Not issue... I say. Damn iPhone You have ignored this user.

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IHangFromBJsBallSack Member Since: 2/27/12 Posts: 2351	HeHitsMeBecauseHeLovesMe - Looks like someone spent their win bonus before they tested positive and can't pay it back. Interesting... You have ignored this user.

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Sal Penis Member Since: 10/12/11 Posts: 4530	The Athletic Commisions control the checks UFC sign? Wtf. You have ignored this user.

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KZTT_W85 28 Member Since: 12/10/11 Posts: 1991	ALAR88 - A step in the right direction ^ You have ignored this user.

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Dougie 456 Member Since: 8/20/03 Posts: 100132	If one fighter tests positive in a bonus of the night fight, then if the other fighter tests clean they should get the dirty fighter's bonus. If they both test dirty, then give the bonus to a charity. Charities win, and the UFC gets the tax write off. You have ignored this user.

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JeffersonDArcyChoke 71 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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Why are they handing out CASH?

1. It would be easier for most fighters to get taxes deducted immediately than to get a 100K bonus, spend it and then come up with the taxes in April when they possibly haven't fought and are eating ketchup in a gym loft.

2. It doesn't look good when a promoter hands out cash as it creates possible improprieties.

Who is to say you won't get a little more if you keep it standing Elite XC style?

I'm not saying Dana would but cash seems shady to most and especially when you are a billion dollar company talking about playing on a global level bigger than the NFL.

NFL players don't get cash after games in the form of locker room bonuses.

When they did it caused a whole team to get in trouble with New Orleans and bountygate.

Funny how cash bonuses for big and exciting QB moving hits were viewed as illegal bounties since they weren't on the books anywhere and in cash.

I'm not saying the UFC does anything wrong.

Just cut checks.

On the books. Phone Post

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JeffersonDArcyChoke 71 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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Dougie -
If one fighter tests positive in a bonus of the night fight, then if the other fighter tests clean they should get the dirty fighter's bonus.

If they both test dirty, then give the bonus to a charity. Charities win, and the UFC gets the tax write off.

If the UFC is doling out cash that's off the books, which isn't reported as Dana says we don't know what fighters earn; I think the last thing they want is on the books money or donations.

They donate a lot already and it's enough to keep anyone from wanting to check things out. Phone Post

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Bat21 68 Member Since: 1/1/08 Posts: 6961	Good move. You have ignored this user.

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rrg1 Member Since: 3/14/02 Posts: 5010	Yes, the UFC is super serious about testing their athletes. It's the reason why they do urine testing.... "See we DO care about this!" What an absolute joke lol. You have ignored this user.

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irishrottie Member Since: 3/8/09 Posts: 17177	irishrottie - Its possible some of the fighters on this card didnt know they would be tested....results will be interesting. vitor? You have ignored this user.

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