Werdum was in fifth place in the heavyweight category. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFCBrasil)
On Wednesday (23) another chapter in the story between the UFC and the Brazilian fighter took place, Fabricio Werdum. After being caught in an anti-doping test on April 25th by USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency), Werdum was removed from the Ultimate heavyweight rankings. He was in fifth place in the category. With the departure of Fabrício, an American Derrick Lewis stays in his place and Junior “Baby” Albini appears in 15th position.
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Fabrício “Vai Cavalo” Werdum was preventively suspended. USADA has not yet disclosed the substance that tested positive. The exam was carried out outside the competition period
The Case
Fabricio Werdum, 40 years old, was caught undergoing a drug test on April 25, by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The UFC received the information on Tuesday (22) and announced the fighter's departure from the UFC in Russia, which will take place on September 15.
The Brazilian was scheduled to face Aleksey Oleynik in the main fight of the event. USADA will provide further clarification soon.
“USADA, which independently administers the UFC's anti-doping policy, will manage the results and appropriate awards of this case involving Werdum. In accordance with UFC anti-doping policy, there is a full and fair legal process that is provided to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time throughout the process,” USADA said in a statement.
On Wednesday (23), Werdum took to Instagram to speak out and promises to 'clarify misunderstandings' regarding the anti-doping test. According to the fighter, he was taken by surprise with the positive result.
“I was taken by surprise by the news that one of the tests taken by USADA in April was positive for a banned substance. I made myself available to USADA and the UFC and I am working with my team to understand what happened. I have always been very careful with everything I take and have always supported clean sport. You can be sure that we will clear up this misunderstanding and I hope to soon be able to get back to doing what I love, which is fighting”, said the Brazilian.
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