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Former UFC Title Contender Suspended For Two Years
- Updated: July 20, 2016
Former UFC title contender Chad Mendes won’t be competing back inside the Octagon again for a very long time. Mendes, 31 years old, was handed a two-year suspension by the USADA on Wednesday following his admittance to using a banned substance.
Mendes, who was bested by Frankie Edgar this past December, can compete again in June of next year after serving his time. He tested positive for a growth-hormone releasing peptide during an out-of-competition test in May.
Last July, Mendes fought Conor McGregor for the interim UFC featherweight title after stepping in as a replacement for Jose Aldo. He lost that fight via second round TKO. The Team Alpha Male competitor also fought Aldo for the UFC belt in 2014, losing via decision, and 2012, losing via first round knockout.
Below is the complete statement from the USADA regarding the issue:
USADA announced today that UFC …
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