Ruslan Magomedov flagged by USADA for potential anti-doping violation

UFC heavyweight Ruslan Magomedov had been ranked #12 in the world, but has been removed for the time being after an out of competition drug test was flagged.

Via UFC.com.

The UFC organization was notified that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Ruslan Magomedov of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection made on September 7, 2016.

USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.

Magomedov is on a nine-fight win streak, the last three in the UFC. He last fought at UFC 192 on October 3, 2015, winning a unanimous decision over Shawn Jordan Decision. Magomedov was scheduled to fight Stefan Struve at UFC 204 on October 8, but withdrew earlier this month due to a staph infection.