D. Brandão (photo) was caught in an anti-doping test before UFC 195. Photo: Getty Images
The year 2016 did not start well for Diego Brandao. The Brazilian, who was defeated by Brian ortega, on January 2, at UFC 195, he still failed the anti-doping test carried out after the event. In an exam carried out by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Manauara was found to have marijuana metabolites.
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Marijuana, as it is not a performance-enhancing drug, is not one of the substances prohibited by the body for periods outside of competition. However, as the Brazilian was caught in a test during the fight period, he should be suspended for up to 24 months.
UFC issues note on Brandão doping
“The UFC organization was notified today by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) that Diego Brandao was informed of a potential violation of the anti-doping policy involving Carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (“Carboxy-THC”), which is a metabolite of marijuana and/or hashish above the limit of 180 ng/mL, resulting from a sample collected during the competition period after his fight on January 2, 2016, in Las Vegas (USA).
USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC's anti-doping policy, will control the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case involving Brandão as it relates to the UFC's anti-doping policy and future UFC participation. As the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NAC) was the regulatory body overseeing the fight in Las Vegas and has licensing and jurisdiction over Brandão, USADA will work to ensure the Commission has the information necessary to determine the correct judgment of the potential violation. Brandão's anti-doping test. Additional information will be provided at an appropriate time throughout the process.”
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