UFC-USADA partnership brings a big shift to MMA

The UFC has taken a big step in addressing the recent string of high-profile failed drug tests from fighters that happened in the last year.

At a June 3 press conference, they announced a partnership with the USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency). The agency will act as an independent administrator and conduct out-of-competition drug testing on the promotion’s contracted fighters. The UFC has no input on the program.

In February, the UFC announced that it would enact the World Anti-Doping Agency’s standards in hopes of curtailing drug use in the sport, as well as creating an even playing fi...

 

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