UFC releases statement on Aldo’s drug test
The UFC declares unconditional support to featherweight champion Jose Aldo and reiterates its admiration for the Nevada Commission.
Earlier this week it was revealed that a snafu caused Jose Aldo’s random drug test to not happen and McGregor taunted the champion on social media. The UFC had been quiet on the situation, but today released on official statement on it’s Portuguese website:
The UFC has learned about the out-of-competition test, originally scheduled for Thursday, June 11, with Jose Aldo, by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Aldo has always been an exemplary athlete and a great champion for the UFC, and has proved it all this time. We affirm with authority that Aldo was made available to the test when requested by the Nevada Commission.
Andre Pederneiras, the champion’s manager and coach, then received the tester in his gym in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday, when the test was officially done.
The UFC declares unconditional support to featherweight champion Jose Aldo and reiterates its admiration for the Nevada Commission, for wanting to ensure a clean competition between athletes.”