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Jessica Penne Accepts Sanction for Second Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Jessica Penne, of Chula Vista, Calif., accepted a 20-month sanction for her second anti-doping policy violation.
Isabela de Padua Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Isabela de Padua, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has accepted a two-year sanction for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
Michel Prazeres Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
USADA announced today that Michel Prazeres of Belém, Brazil, has accepted a two-year sanction for a violation of the UFC® Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
Ovince Saint Preux Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Ovince Saint Preux, of Knoxville, Tenn., has accepted a three-month sanction for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for prohibited substances.
Diego Sanchez Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Diego Sanchez, of Albuquerque, N.M., has accepted a three-month sanction for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for prohibited substances.
Fabricio Werdum Granted a Reduced Sanction under UFC Anti-Doping Policy
USADA announced today that Fabricio Werdum, of Redondo Beach, Calif., was granted a 10-month reduction in his original two-year suspension.
USADA and UFC Announce Advancements to UFC Anti-Doping Policy
USADA and the UFC today announced changes to the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. The policy changes are designed to ensure intentional cheaters are deterred and held accountable in the event they choose to dope while also being fair and just on those athletes who innocently test positive.
Supplement Risk and NSF Certified for Sport®
USADA recommends that athletes use only dietary supplements that have been certified by a third-party program that tests for substances prohibited in sport. USADA now recognizes NSF Certified for Sport® as the program best suited for athletes to reduce the risk from supplements.
Athlete Advisory: What Athletes Need to Know about Pharmacy Compounding
Athletes who have a prescription for a compounded medication or a compounded supplement should be aware that compounding pharmacies are risky. Compounded products are more likely to be contaminated because they are mixed by hand and there is limited regulatory oversight.
USADA LAUNCHES UFC ‘25x’ MILESTONE RECOGNITION OF ATHLETES’ COMMITMENT TO CLEAN COMPETITION
USADA recognizes the first 19 UFC athletes who have reached 25 consecutive clean completed tests for their role in supporting clean sport.
Investigation Identifies Compounding Pharmacies as Source of Tainted Supplements Behind Three Positive Tests Under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy
USADA has confirmed that two compounding pharmacies in Brazil produced and sold contaminated supplements that led to the positive tests of three athletes subject to the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.
USADA Taps 7SBio for New, Friendlier Blood Collection Process for Athletes
USADA announced a pilot program for a new blood collection process designed to advance the athlete experience, enable more blood collections, and increase sample longevity. The process will utilize TAP™, the world’s first push-button blood collection device, through a partnership with Seventh Sense Biosystems, Inc.
Jessica Penne Accepts Sanction for Second Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Jessica Penne, of Chula Vista, Calif., accepted a 20-month sanction for her second anti-doping policy violation.
Isabela de Padua Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Isabela de Padua, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has accepted a two-year sanction for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
Michel Prazeres Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
USADA announced today that Michel Prazeres of Belém, Brazil, has accepted a two-year sanction for a violation of the UFC® Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
Ovince Saint Preux Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Ovince Saint Preux, of Knoxville, Tenn., has accepted a three-month sanction for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for prohibited substances.
Diego Sanchez Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
Diego Sanchez, of Albuquerque, N.M., has accepted a three-month sanction for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for prohibited substances.
Fabricio Werdum Granted a Reduced Sanction under UFC Anti-Doping Policy
USADA announced today that Fabricio Werdum, of Redondo Beach, Calif., was granted a 10-month reduction in his original two-year suspension.