UCMMA to implement mandatory blood testing with immediate effect
UCMMA have today announced that they will be implementing mandatory blood testing for all fighters, with immediate effect.
Dave O’Donnell, founder of UCMMA said:
“As the UK’s biggest promotion, we are proud to lead the way in fighter safety. Fighters will have to produce their blood test results at the weigh in, with test results being no older than one month.”
“Fighter safety is our number one priority. We employ professional paramedics at all our events and are one of the few UK promotions to ban elbows on the ground to protect the fighters. Following the mandatory blood testing, effective from our March 27th event (Adrenaline Rush) we are also looking to implement random drug testing in the very near future. We hope that other promotions will follow our lead and prioritise fighter safety. All fighters can step into the cage at UCMMA events secure in the knowledge that we put fighter safety first.”
