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Chad Mendes Looking For High-Profile Rematch In UFC Comeback

Chad Mendes was an absolute beast of a featherweight and a top-five divisional staple until a pair of knockout losses followed by a USADA suspension took him out of the fight game for two years. Now, with Mendes’ suspension nearly up, “Money” is gunning for a rematch with the last man to beat him in […]

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Chad Mendes was an absolute beast of a featherweight and a top-five divisional staple until a pair of knockout losses followed by a USADA suspension took him out of the fight game for two years.

Now, with Mendes’ suspension nearly up, “Money” is gunning for a rematch with the last man to beat him in Frankie Edgar.

Mendes revealed his ideal comeback fight on this week’s edition of The MMA Hour (via MMA Mania):

“It’s been nice to step away from it, start my business and kind of go into a different direction for a little bit. I am 32 years old, I still got the itch to compete and I am excited to get back in there and jump back into the mix.”

“I honestly would like to get that Frankie fight back. Frankie is a tough little guy and a guy I know I can beat. That fight would be great. I honestly feel that any of the guys in the top 10 I match up with great.”

Edgar knocked out Mendes in the first round of their bout in 2015, which would end up being Mendes last fight prior to his USADA suspension. Psoriasis cream he was using contained a banned substance, and he was dealt a two-year suspension from USADA.

Since his suspension, Edgar has suffered his first-ever knockout loss himself at the hands of Brian Ortega. “The Answer” has since rebounded with another victory over Cub Swanson, and stated he’s looking to fight the winner of Max Holloway vs. Ortega, which takes place at UFC 226.

Would you like to see Mendes and Edgar run it back in the Team Alpha Male member’s return fight? How will “Money” look after such a long layoff?

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Chad Mendes Blames Failed Drug Test On Skin Cream

After testing positive for GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone-Releasing Hexapeptide), two-time featherweight title challenger Chad Mendes has been slapped with a two-year ban from the sport after violating the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s (USADA) anti-doping policy. USADA issued the following statement on Mendes’ suspension: USADA announced today that UFC athlete Chad Mendes, of Sacramento, Calif., has received

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After testing positive for GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone-Releasing Hexapeptide), two-time featherweight title challenger Chad Mendes has been slapped with a two-year ban from the sport after violating the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s (USADA) anti-doping policy.

USADA issued the following statement on Mendes’ suspension:

USADA announced today that UFC athlete Chad Mendes, of Sacramento, Calif., has received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping policy violation after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

“Mendes, 31, tested positive for GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone-Releasing Hexapeptide) following an out-of-competition urine test conducted on May 17, 2016. GHRP-6 is a prohibited substance in the class of Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, which has adopted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.

Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptides are listed as Non-Specified Substances on the WADA Prohibited List. Under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, the standard sanction for an anti-doping policy violation involving a Non-Specified Substance is a two-year period of ineligibility.

Mendes’ two-year period of ineligibility began on June 10, 2016, the date on which he received a provisional suspension. In addition, Mendes has been disqualified from all competitive results obtained on and subsequent to May 17, 2016, the date of sample collection, including forfeiture of any title, ranking, purse or other compensation.

USADA conducts the year-round, independent anti-doping program for all UFC athletes. USADA is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental agency whose sole mission is to preserve the integrity of competition, inspire true sport, and protect the rights of clean athletes. The anti-doping program run by USADA for UFC athletes includes education, science and research, testing, and results management. Official UFC Anti-Doping Program information and athlete resources are available at UFC.USADA.org.”

Mendes would take to Twitter to accept fault for the violation, claiming he didn’t do his ‘homework’:

Bloody Elbow’s Nick Baldwin, however, caught up with Mendes recently, who claims the violation stemmed from a skin cream for plaque psoriasis:

Mendes will be eligible to return to Octagon competition on May 17, 2018 once his suspension is officially lifted.

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Mendes’ USADA Violation Reportedly Due To Growth Hormone

Chad Mendes’ downward spiral continues to worsen, as the two-time 145-pound title challenger is now engulfed in a scandal involving ‘Money’s’ failed out-of-competition United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) drug test. Now a report has surfaced that Mendes has been flagged for the use of GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6). Larry Pepe broke the news via Twitter:

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Chad Mendes’ downward spiral continues to worsen, as the two-time 145-pound title challenger is now engulfed in a scandal involving ‘Money’s’ failed out-of-competition United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) drug test.

Now a report has surfaced that Mendes has been flagged for the use of GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6).

Larry Pepe broke the news via Twitter:

Pepe’s full statement can be read right here (transcribed by MMA Mania):

Source tells me that Chad Mendes popped for GHRP-6 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6) and that he took it in cream form, not by injection.

GHRP-6 is more of an anti-aging agent when taken alone. Of very little if any value to an athlete unless combined with other substances.

However, I’m told that he only failed for that one substance and that nothing else was found. Taken alone it’s of little value to athletes seeking any performance or strength enhancement so it is a little puzzling as to why he would take just that unless he got bad advice or it was inadvertent, for example.

Mendes (17-4) is on a disappointing two-fight losing skid since being starched by interim featherweight title challenger Frankie Edgar, in the first round of their main event bout at The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 Finale (TUF 22 Finale).

Prior to his bout with Edgar, Mendes met current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 189 back in July of last year, that saw the brash Irishman knockout Mendes in the second round with just seconds to spare.

No time-frame on a potential suspension has yet been announced by USADA, but we’ll keep you posted as more becomes known.

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Chad Mendes Sheds Light On Recent USADA Violation

Former two time title-challenger Chad ‘Money’ Mendes was flagged for a potential United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) violation last week, and had remained radio silent on the situation since the news broke. Mendes, however, took to Twitter today (June 18, 2016) to claim responsibility for the USADA violation, calling it a ‘big mistake’ and stating he

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Former two time title-challenger Chad ‘Money’ Mendes was flagged for a potential United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) violation last week, and had remained radio silent on the situation since the news broke.

Mendes, however, took to Twitter today (June 18, 2016) to claim responsibility for the USADA violation, calling it a ‘big mistake’ and stating he is ready to accept the consequences:

The UFC released the following statement last week acknowledging news of Mendes’ potential violation:

“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.”

Mendes (17-4) hasn’t seen Octagon action since his disappointing knockout loss to No. 2-ranked featherweight Frankie Edgar, in their main event clash at The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 finale (TUF 22 Finale).

The loss to Edgar marked Mendes’ second consecutive knockout loss since losing to current featherweight champion Conor McGregor at UFC 189 last July.

 

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