Shortly after UFC Manila was cancelled, a couple of MMA media members started mentioning rumors about a different reason for putting the show off. BJ Penn was injured and they decided not to push through with the October 15 event, but FloCombat’s Jeremy Botter and TalkMMA claim it was because of the Philippine government and the controversial leader’s policies.
Apparently the Philippine government is getting hard-core on drug testing UFC athletes. Looking to bust for recreational drugs specifically
— #Dizz © (@TalkMMA) October 5, 2016
Every athlete that's on the Philippine card is going to be giving blood work when they get there.