Sean O’Malley Sees Anti-Doping Case Extended By NAC

Sean O’Malley’s long road back to the UFC continues to drag on. Last month, the fan-favorite bantamweight announced he had tested positive for traces of Ostarine in a May 25 urine test with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The …

Sean O’Malley’s long road back to the UFC continues to drag on. Last month, the fan-favorite bantamweight announced he had tested positive for traces of Ostarine in a May 25 urine test with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The test forced him out of his scheduled UFC 239 match-up with Marlon Vera. That meant […]

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UFC Middleweight Alen Amedovski Accepts Six-Month USADA Sanction For Cannabis Metabolite

Earlier today (Thurs. July 18, 2019) the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that UFC middleweight Alen Amedovski has accepted a six-month sanction after testing positive for a cannabis metabolite. Amedovski failed an April drug test while in-competition for Carboxy-THC. The test was administered the day Amedovski fought and suffered his first career loss to […]

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Earlier today (Thurs. July 18, 2019) the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that UFC middleweight Alen Amedovski has accepted a six-month sanction after testing positive for a cannabis metabolite.

Amedovski failed an April drug test while in-competition for Carboxy-THC. The test was administered the day Amedovski fought and suffered his first career loss to Krzysztof Jotko at UFC Saint Petersburg. USADA’s statement added that Amedovski successfully completed their approved drug awareness and management program, which resulted in his suspension being reduced by three months.

His period of ineligibility began on April 20, thus, he will be eligible to compete in his scheduled fight against John Phillips at UFC Copenhagen on Sept. 28. Check out USADA’s statement on Amedovski below:

“USADA announced today that Alen Amedovski, of Trento, Italy, has accepted a six-month sanction for a violation of the UFC® Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

“Amedovski, 31, tested positive for Carboxy-THC, the pharmacologically-active cannabinoid metabolite of cannabis, marijuana and/or hashish, at a urinary concentration exceeding the Decision Limit for this Threshold Substance, stemming from an in-competition sample collected on April 20, 2019, at Fight Night 149 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Cannabis, marijuana and hashish are in the class of Cannabinoids and are Specified Substances prohibited in-competition under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, which has adopted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.

“Amedovski accepted a six-month period of ineligibility, which began on April 20, 2019, the day his positive sample was collected. Based on Amedovski’s successful completion of a USADA approved drug awareness and management program, his period of ineligibility was reduced by three months.”

What do you think about Amedovski being suspended six months for the cannabis metabolite?

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Pic: Paulo Costa Is Absolutely Massive Ahead Of UFC Return

Paulo Costa is seemingly daring USADA to come knocking at his door. Of course, it’s not like they haven’t already. The hulking middleweight contender was embroiled in a long, confusing case with the UFC’s anti-doping partner last year…

Paulo Costa is seemingly daring USADA to come knocking at his door. Of course, it’s not like they haven’t already. The hulking middleweight contender was embroiled in a long, confusing case with the UFC’s anti-doping partner last year. It wasn’t for anabolic steroids, however. Despite the fact that “Borrachinha” is routinely accused of using the […]

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Darren Till Gives His Take on TJ Dillashaw Suspension

After TJ Dillashaw lost to Henry Cejudo back in January, shocking news came out that he was flagged by USADA and suspended for two years. The former bantamweight champion gave up his title and will not be able to fight until January 2021. Many fighters…

After TJ Dillashaw lost to Henry Cejudo back in January, shocking news came out that he was flagged by USADA and suspended for two years. The former bantamweight champion gave up his title and will not be able to fight until January 2021. Many fighters and fans alike had their opinions on the announcement. And, […]

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Fabricio Werdum Says UFC Wouldn’t Release Him

Fabricio Werdum was looking to be a free agent. However, that will not happen after all. The former heavyweight champion is currently suspended due to USADA, and given he is 41-years-old, the Brazilian wanted to fight. So, he asked the UFC to release h…

Fabricio Werdum was looking to be a free agent. However, that will not happen after all. The former heavyweight champion is currently suspended due to USADA, and given he is 41-years-old, the Brazilian wanted to fight. So, he asked the UFC to release him from his contract so he could go elsewhere and continue his […]

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Fabricio Werdum Failed To Terminate UFC Deal, Will Fulfill Contract

Fabricio Werdum has made numerous attempts to get his release from the UFC following his two-year United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) suspension. At 41-years-old, the hourglass is running out on the former UFC heavyweight champion’s career in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Prior to his scheduled fight against Aleksei Oleinik in September 2018, “Vai Cavalo” […]

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Fabricio Werdum has made numerous attempts to get his release from the UFC following his two-year United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) suspension.

At 41-years-old, the hourglass is running out on the former UFC heavyweight champion’s career in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Prior to his scheduled fight against Aleksei Oleinik in September 2018, “Vai Cavalo” was flagged by USADA after testing positive for the banned substance trenbolone.

Now, Werdum is to be sidelined until May of 2020. Speaking to Combate recently, Werdum revealed that his attempts to get his release from the UFC have come up short. As a result, he’ll wait out his suspension and fight out his current contract upon his return:

“I have two more UFC fights,” Werdum said. “I tried to terminate the contract, but they didn’t let me, because I’m a former champion and they still wanted me around, so cutting ties right now is out of the table.

“But if I had the possibility before, I would, because of my age, it would be better for my career. Since it wasn’t possible, I’ll stay fight two more times. Let’s see how it goes in the future.”

Werdum went on to maintain he did not knowingly take a banned substance. Instead, he believes his sample was contaminated, as his second test came back negative:

“I thought it was unfair, because I’m aware I didn’t take anything,” Werdum said. “I know it, I know it was a contamination. It’s tough because I have 28 USADA tests and never had a problem, but my background meant nothing to them. I think they made an example out of me because I have a big name and am used to be an UFC champion. They knew there was very little of the substance.

“The most surprising thing was that I tested positive, they didn’t say anything, they just came a week later to test me again and that one came out negative. Once again, this shows the contamination. I think they are experienced enough when someone is taking something on purpose and when it’s a contamination.”

What do you think about Werdum planning on finishing out his UFC deal once his suspension is up?

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