Harsher Penalties Should Accompany UFC's New P.E.D. Policy

By Raphael Garcia It is beginning to get to the point where performance enhancing drugs and professional sports are parading around hand in hand. While many sports fans try to ignore the topic, some of us can’t help but feel upset when another star that we’ve seen rise to glory is brought crashing down when his or her name is linked to steroid use. Now Zuffa is taking steps to ensure that their athletes will not be found in legacy-destroying headlines. Yet I still must ask if these steps are truly enough.Under this new policy, fighters must subject themselves to a pre-contract screening for various types of PEDs, and must pass the test before they are allowed to compete for the organization. From that point forward, they will undergo regular pre-event screenings. This announcement comes on the heels of two big name stars in Muhammed Lawal and Christiane Santos failing drug tests after their most recent contests. Their names are added to an ever-growing list of fighters who have be...