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Friday, May 13, 2016

UFC FN 88: Carlos Diego Ferreira Pulled From Card Due to Potential Anti-Doping Violation

Carlos Diego Ferreira (photo via UFC.com)

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.

Ferreira (12-2) is coming off a unanimous decision win over Olivier Aubin-Mercier in January.

 

posted by FCF Staff @ 6:02 pm
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