Another UFC Fighter Notified Of Potential USADA Violation

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Next month’s UFC Fight Night 102 card took a hit this week as Zubaira Tukhugov has been removed from the event after the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) notified the fighter of a potential violation. MMA Junkie was the first to report the news.

The UFC issued a statement upon learning of a potential violation:

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“USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC anti-doping policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case,” the UFC’s statement read. “It is important to note that, under the UFC anti-doping policy, there is a full fair legal review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Consistent with all previous potential anti-doping violations, additional information or UFC statements will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”

Tukhugov was set to face Tiago Trator at the event, a replacement fighter is expected to be announced by the UFC in the coming days.

UFC Fight Night 102 takes place on Friday, December 9 from the Times Union Center in Albany, New York with Derrick Lewis and Shamil Abdurakhimov headlining.

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