UFC Issues Statement Regarding Chad Mendes’ Potential USADA Anti-Doping Violation

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As noted, former three-time UFC Featherweight title contender Chad Mendes was flagged by USADA for a potential out-of-competition Anti-Doping Violation.

On Saturday evening, UFC.com issued the following official statement regarding the matter:

“The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Chad Mendes of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection.

USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”

chad-mendes-weigh-in

As noted, former three-time UFC Featherweight title contender Chad Mendes was flagged by USADA for a potential out-of-competition Anti-Doping Violation.

On Saturday evening, UFC.com issued the following official statement regarding the matter:

“The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Chad Mendes of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection.

USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”