Canadian youngster Rory MacDonald and former UFC
dual division champion B.J. Penn will
become the first fighters in the promotion’s history to partner with the
Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.
VADA officials on Thursday announced that both fighters have agreed to
eight weeks of random blood and urine testing ahead of their upcoming
UFC 152 matchup with the Las Vegas-based independent organization
footing the bill.
VADA officials on Thursday announced Penn’s decision, and MacDonald’s
camp subsequently confirmed with MMAjunkie.com their
participation in the program.