UFC FN 88: Carlos Diego Ferreira Pulled From Card Due to Potential Anti-Doping Violation
By FCF Staff
Carlos Diego Ferreira will no longer fight Abel Trujillo at UFC Fight Night 88, as the lightweight has been pulled from the card due to a potential anti-doping violation.
On Friday, the UFC released the following statement:
The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed Carlos Diego Ferreira of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation, stemming from a recent out-of-competition sample collection. In accordance with the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, Ferreira has received a provisional suspension, and has been removed from his scheduled bout against Abel Trujillo on May 29 in Las Vegas.
USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, and the Nevada State Athletic Commission, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed.
UFC will announce a replacement opponent for Trujillo shortly, while additional violation information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.