UFC release a statement on Jose Aldo’s drug test fiasco
June 14, 2015 All MMA News, UFC
The UFC have this weekend released an official statement on the recent drug test fiasco surrounding their featherweight champion, Jose Aldo which saw the Brazilian call the cops on the man taking blood and urine samples from him after it emerged he was in the South American country illegally. The samples were then destroyed.
Jose Aldo 007Speaking via their Portuguese website, they said:
“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.”
Aldo had more tests taken the next day by the relevant authorities. Aldo defends his title against McGregor on July 11th. Stay tuned to MMABay for more build-up to this one as we get it.
June 14, 2015 All MMA News, UFC
The UFC have this weekend released an official statement on the recent drug test fiasco surrounding their featherweight champion, Jose Aldo which saw the Brazilian call the cops on the man taking blood and urine samples from him after it emerged he was in the South American country illegally. The samples were then destroyed.
Jose Aldo 007Speaking via their Portuguese website, they said:
“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.”
Aldo had more tests taken the next day by the relevant authorities. Aldo defends his title against McGregor on July 11th. Stay tuned to MMABay for more build-up to this one as we get it.
