USADA is now apparently handing out sanctions in bulk.
The UFC’s anti-doping partner has suspended Nicco Montano, Sean O’Malley, Augusto Mendes, and Marvin Vettori six months, it announced Tuesday. All four fighters failed out-of-competition drug tests for ostarine, but USADA determined the positive tests were all a result of the use of contaminated supplements. The agency found “no evidence of intentional use” in any of the four cases, per a press release.
Montano failed her drug test on Oct. 25, 2018, and her suspension began Nov. 15. She is eligible to return May 15. Montano was the first UFC women’s flyweight champion, but hasn’t fought…
Four fighters, including ex-UFC champ Nicco Montano, suspended six months by USADA