B. Scott may return to the UFC in June 2020. Scott Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @bradleyscottmma
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced this Tuesday (16) that Brad Scott was suspended for two years after failing an anti-doping test. The test confirmed the presence of benzoylecgonine in the urine sample presented after facing Carlo Pedersoli at UFC Liverpool. The substance is a metabolite of cocaine and according to Ultimate's anti-doping policy, the use of the drug is prohibited during competition.
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“USADA conducted a thorough investigation into Scott’s case and determined that Brad did not provide verifiable evidence regarding the circumstances that led to his positive test,” said a statement released by the anti-doping agency.
The fighter's period of ineligibility began on July 03, 2018, the date on which Scott's possible violation was announced. With a two-year suspension, the athlete will be able to return to the UFC on July 03, 2020. The 730-day suspension period is standard for the first offense involving an unspecified substance.
Brad Scott is the runner-up in The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes in 2012. The fighter reached the final with Robert Wittaker, but lost on points. In his last engagement, the American was defeated by Carlo Pedersoli Jr. by split decision from the judges at UFC Liverpool in May this year.
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