Ashlee Evans-Smith issued 14 month USADA suspension after testing positive for steroid

UFC bantamweight veteran, Ashlee Evans-Smith has been issued a 14 month retroactive USADA (United States Anti-Doping Company) suspension, after the Ukiah native examined optimistic for a steroid in an out-of-competition drug take a look at administered in January of this yr. 

Evans-Smith, 34, as per a USADA statement, examined optimistic for “an anabolic androgenic steroid of exogenous origin” in exams samples carried out on January 3. and January 27. final. 

“Evans-Smith examined optimistic for the presence of an anabolic androgenic steroid of exogenous origin following as the results of urine samples collected out-of-competition on January 3. and January 27., 2022. Exogenous anabolic androgenic steroids are categorised as Non-Specified Substances within the class of Anabolic Brokers and are prohibited always beneath the UFC Anti-Doping Coverage and UFC Prohibited Listing. Evans-Smith declared dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on each of her doping management kinds accomplished on the time her optimistic samples had been collected.”

Evans-Smith detailed how a doctor had prescribed DHEA to her, incorrectly, and consequently, was issued a lowered suspension from USADA – in addition to a discount because of her “Full and Full Cooperation”.

“Throughout an investigation of the case, Evans-Smith offered proof, together with medical data, indicating {that a} doctor incorrectly prescribed DHEA to her,” The USADA assertion learn. As such, USADA decided that Evans-Smith’s diploma of fault was diminished and that she ought to obtain a lowered interval of ineligibility. She additionally acquired a discount for her Full and Full Cooperation.”

Evans-Smith will probably be eligible to return to energetic competitors in March 2023 following the completion of her 14 month retroactive USADA suspension, with the Californian most not too long ago that includes at UFC Vegas 15 in opposition to Norma Dumont in November 2020.

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