The UFC has released a statement voicing its "unconditional support" for Jose Aldo following his drug test controversy.
The featherweight title holder is due to fight Conor McGregor in four weeks time and underwent a random drug test during the week.
However, the urine sample which Aldo gave never made it a lab for testing. It turned out that Ben Mosier, the man who had administered the test, did not have the necessary visa to work in Brazil. Aldo underwent another test the following day.
Here's the statement.
The UFC has learned about the out-of-competition test, originally scheduled for Thursday, June 11, with Jose Aldo, by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Aldo has always been an exemplary athlete and a great champion for the UFC, and has proved it all this time. We affirm with authority that Aldo was made available to the test when requested by the Nevada Commission.
Andre Pederneiras, the champion’s manager and coach, then received the tester in his gym in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday, when the test was officially done.
The UFC declares unconditional support to featherweight champion Jose Aldo and reiterates its admiration for the Nevada Commission, for wanting to ensure a clean competition between athletes.
Translation via MMA Fighting
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