Ryan Jensen vs Steve Steinbeiss bout cancelled for Fight Night 18 (Updated)
by Jesse Holland on Mar 31, 2009 7:29 PM EDT
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The 185-pound scrap between UFC middleweights Ryan Jensen and Steve Steinbeiss scheduled for UFC Fight Night 18: "Condit vs Kampmann" on April 1 from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee, has been canceled after Jensen failed to obtain the proper medical clearance to compete.
From UFC.com
The middleweight bout between Ryan Jensen and Steve Steinbeiss will not take place due to a medical approval issue regarding Jensen.
Steinbeiss and Jensen were originally prevented from weighing in due to what was first reported as an "administrative issue." The pair eventually tipped the scales at 186 lbs. after the formal procedures were finished -- but now that appears to be for naught.
With just 24 hours until fight night, it's hard to imagine a suitable replacement being found to step in against Steinbeiss. While unfortunate, the good news is that FN 18 features a total of 12 fights, so there is still plenty of combat left for the guys and gals down in Nashville.
***UPDATE: Yahoo Sports Cagewriter has reported that Jensen disclosed to the Tennesse Athletic Commission that he had taken the drug Adderall (used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Narcolespy), thus prompting the suspension of the fight.
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oo man, the boys made weight and everything!
Imagine training for a couple months then the day before the fight it gets canceled. SUCKS!
by Toad on Mar 31, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously, weak sauce… i think jensen is a pretty good fighter, he was schooling gouveia for 10 minutes until he fell into that armbar
by brendan on Mar 31, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im so Heratbroken that this fight is cancelled. How will I find the strength to carry on? lol
by john on Mar 31, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully someone can help you fix your Herat.
by Brandon on Mar 31, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
id rather see this fight over those two TUF losers were going to see… and god forbid we might actually get to see almeida fight, the guy who was one fight away from a title shot not long ago… whoever puts the main card together needs to be fired
by brendan on Mar 31, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good call Brendan. Almeida needs to be televised. If the UFC is going to televise Maia,m then why not Almeida…they arent that different!
by john on Mar 31, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason i started to get really psyched for the tibau stephens fight today. Also it’s bs that all the better fighters and good veterans are on the undercard.
by NameNotRequired on Mar 31, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isnt that the same stuff Tim Creduer’s fight with Cale Yarbrough got cancelled the first time for?
How can prescription drugs be illegel.
by NM on Apr 1, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“The middleweight bout between Ryan Jensen and Steve Steinbeiss will not take place due to a medical approval issue regarding Jensen.”
doesnt that mean its Jensen that had the problem?
its BS!!! I was banking on Steinbeiss on this one, and he was the underdog with good money to be made from him.
by Andy_Hug on Mar 31, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was jensen that wasn’t cleared, at least thats what mmaweekly is saying.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Mar 31, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow.. that sucks… ryan is such a nice dude.. i feel really bad for him
by ekc on Mar 31, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the post says that steinbess hasn’t been cleared, but the quote says jensen hasn’t
by ActionJackson on Mar 31, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone wanna bet that the ufc boots jensen out of the ufc now
by bryant on Mar 31, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats a stupid fucking reason for them not to clear him. Adderall isnt a pain killer or a enhancing drug what so ever that is some bull shit
by lokie on Mar 31, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adderall is an amphetamine, so it’s a performance enhancer. It’s known as “beaning”. It gives you more energy and makes you be able to workout longer. It would also greatly help in cutting weight.
by Diceman on Mar 31, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But it it is also prescribed to people with ADHD. It has the reverse affect on people meaning if he has a prescription, than he has ADHD and its not a performance enhancer. If he has a script it shouldnt affect the fight.
by lokie on Mar 31, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fighters taking prescription drugs should check it out with the commission before hand and not wait until the day of to find out if it’s ok.
by DAVE A on Apr 1, 2009 2:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IS that Richard Dawson from Family Feud Game Show?
by DAVE A on Apr 1, 2009 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL – Too funny. You’re totally righ….A young Richard Dawson fromthe 70’s.
by Dugout on Apr 1, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he the new ring announcer, cause Buffer exudes arrogance and needs a good smack across the face.
by bigmcmac on Apr 1, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is ridiculous! They should have let them fight… Steinbeiss would have knocked his head off, I was looking forward to it. By the way it definitely was Jensen who wasn’t cleared.
by jdog on Apr 2, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it is hilarious to hear people comment about something they know absolutely nothing about. I personally know Ryan and know that this is a drug he has been on for almost 10 years and has needed to take it b/c he needs to… not b/c he wants to, and guess what?? this isn’t his first fight in the UFC. And obviously some of you don’t know this b/c well… i’m guessing you have never had the balls to train for a fight or get in the ring and fight, but last time I checked the only responsibility the fighter has is… do what he needs to do to train for the fight, due the required medical screening, and show up for the fight. Any fighting event has all of the paperwork 3-4 weeks before the fight and it is their responsibility along with management to clear anything in question. Ryan is an honest guy full of integrity and didn’t deserved to be shafted b/c someone wasn’t doing their job.
by Nicholas on Apr 3, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been friends with Jensen for about 15 years. I was with him the whole month of March in Albuquerque, helping with his training camp at Greg Jackson’s. Ryan has had ADD for as long as I can remember — to be honest, I’m not too keen on the use of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of ADD/ADHD. I think better/different parenting, teaching, etc, could be very beneficial for kids with ADD, but I’ve witnessed firsthand how much medication does help, in the case of Jensen.
With that being said, Jensen has disclosed the use of his prescription medication since day one. The Athletic Commissions in California, Ohio, Nebraska, etc. did not have a problem with it, and obviously allowed him to fight. Jensen had his pre-fight physical done in late February, where he disclosed his Adderall prescription. On Wednesday, March 25th, he faxed paperwork for his sponsors, etc, and again disclosed his prescription as well. Nothing was said until he was about to weigh in, on Tuesday, March 31st.
The last time Jensen took the medication was the morning of Monday, March 30th — and it was only 5 mg, which is a very small dose relative to what others with ADD/ADHD take. It is not uncommon for individuals to take up to 150 mg per day.
When he was about to go on the stage for the weigh-ins, the Tennessee AC stopped him. They said that Adderall was a banned substance, and that he could not fight. Former Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and current Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the UFC, Marc Ratner, argued with Tennessee officials on Jensen’s behalf. The Tennessee AC said that the prescription medication Ritalin (methylphenidate) was allowed, but not Adderall. Both drugs are FDA approved for the treatment of ADD/ADHD, and act as Central Nervous System stimulants. Their method of action is virtually identical.
The half life of Adderall is 11-13 hours, and given the dose Jensen was taking, he would have in all likelihood passed the post-fight drug test. In fact, Jensen volunteered to take a drug test on Tuesday, March 31st, to prove that the medication was out of his system. The Tennessee AC would not administer a drug test, and told him that he could not fight on Wednesday, April 1st.
Like I stated, numerous state athletic commissions have allowed him to compete, and he has had a legitimate prescription for years. He provided the Tennessee AC documentation from his physician, as well as documentation from other state commissions that had cleared him to fight in the past, while using his prescribed medication.
The Tennessee AC dropped the ball on this. Jensen did everything expected of him as a fighter — he showed up in shape, and made weight. They’re the ones who should be scrutinized…
by bjsmit1 on Apr 9, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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