USADA confirms Romero tested positive for prohibited substance
Today the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) confirmed that UFC middleweight Yoel Romero has tested positive for a prohibited substance.
Today the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) confirmed that UFC middleweight Yoel Romero has tested positive for a prohibited substance:
UFC anti-doping partner USADA today confirmed Yoel Romero tested positive for a prohibited substance in the wake of the UFC middleweight’s admission to failing a test.
Given that Mr. Romero has publicly discussed his case, we can confirm that he did test positive for a prohibited substance, USADA rep Ryan Madden wrote in an email to MMAjunikie. At this time we are investigating the circumstances surrounding his positive test to determine the appropriate outcome, in accordance with the rules.
It is also important to remember that there is a full and fair legal process to handle the adjudication of any case, and all athletes are provided full due process before any decision is reached.
