V. Belfort (photo) underwent a doping test on February 7th. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Even though he is not obliged to reveal the results of the surprise anti-doping test he was recently subjected to by the Nevada Athletic Commission, the Brazilian Vitor belfort You may find yourself forced to act in such a way soon. This is because failure to disclose the results of the test carried out on February 7th could result in difficulties for Belfort to obtain a license to fight in the United States in the future.
According to a high-ranking member of the Athletic Commission who preferred not to be identified, in an interview with the website of the North American channel “FOX Sports”, Belfort's omission of the results would not be viewed favorably by the entity. “I would consider failure to present the exam sufficient proof to not grant you the license,” he said. In the case of Belfort, who is already over 36 years old, the requirements for obtaining a license to fight are more stringent, and usually include the request for recent anti-doping tests.
Under North American law, Vitor belfort You have the right not to publicly disclose the results of anti-doping tests you undergo. However, when requesting a license to fight, these results may be requested by the regulatory entity and if they are not delivered, the fighter may not be authorized to perform.
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