USADA announced the end of cooperation with the UFC in 2024
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will cease to cooperate with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2024. This was announced on the organization’s website.
The agreement between the parties will expire at the end of 2023 and will not be renewed. “Despite positive negotiations for a contract extension in May 2023, the UFC announced on October 9 that it would take a different path. “This promotion’s move jeopardizes the tremendous progress made in the sport under USADA’s leadership,” the statement said.
One of the reasons for the termination of cooperation is the situation with ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor. The Irishman dropped out of the testing pool due to a long layoff after an injury in his last fight against Dustin Poirier. According to USADA rules, McGregor must be in the testing pool for at least six months before returning to competition.
On October 8, McGregor returned to the USADA pool. At the same time, he previously announced a fight with American Michael Chandler in December 2023. However, this violates the rules set by UFC USADA.
McGregor is a former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion. The Irishman has 22 wins and six losses.
Source: Lenta
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