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Mendes make statement on USADA violation
Until recently, Chad Mendes had stayed quiet on his situation, but last night released a quick statement on Twitter:
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Last week it was revealed that UFC featherweight Chad Mendes had been notified of a violation of the UFC and USADA’s anti-doping policy. The violation will likely result in a fine and a suspension for Mendes. Until recently, Mendes had stayed quiet on his situation, but last night released a quick statement on Twitter:
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https://twitter.com/chadmendes/status/744284478848147457
By the sound of Mendes tweet, it is likely he his claiming that he took a tainted supplement and did not take a performance enhancing drug.
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