Second Chinese UFC fighter flagged for potential USADA anti-doping violation

UFC welterweight Li Jingliang has been notified of a potential violation of USADA’s anti-doping policy, stemming from an out-of-competition drug test administered on May 18 ahead of his bout at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale last month.

UFC officials announced the news in a statement on Tuesday.

Jingliang also received a temporary suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) on Tuesday morning.

Jingliang tested positive for clenbuterol, a sympathomimetic amine used as a decongestant by people with breathing disorders, the NSAC revealed. China’s Ning Guangyou recently tested positive for clenbuterol, as well. Interestingly, Guangyou was ruled not to be at fault, as USADA determined that the failed drug test was likely triggered by tainted …

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