Sonnen reinstated to UFC partner's anti-doping policy

Sonnen (photo) was once again on the UFC's drug testing list. Photo: Disclosure

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Retired from MMA since 2014, Chael Sonnen left open the possibility of returning to competition for the UFC. The American asked to be reinstated in Ultimate's anti-doping policy and has already undergone two exams from USADA, the United States Anti-Doping Agency.

The rules of the partnership between the UFC and USADA determine that retired athletes who wish to return to competition must undergo four mandatory months of testing before being released to fight. However, Sonnen does not trust that he will pass the exams he has already taken.

Asked by the North American website “MMA Junkie” if his return to fighting was a matter of time, Sonnen denied his good-humored style. “Not if the test was as good as I remember it being”, he joked.

Sonnen is suspended until July 23rd for having been caught in two anti-doping tests in 2014. Before his fight at UFC 175, the American fell on different occasions with five banned substances, which earned him a double hook. years.

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