Usman Nurmagomedov Issues Statement Following Failed Drug Test And Six-Month Suspension

Usman Nurmagomedov issued a press release addressing a failed drug test that has left his standing because the Bellator MMA light-weight champion up within the air.

Nurmagomdev was slapped with a six-month suspension by the California State Athletic Fee (CSAC) after it was reported that he had examined constructive for a banned substance. Particulars concerning the substance have but to be launched.

Shortly after the information broke, MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported that, per a CSAC official, the banned substance was related to a prescription that Nurmagomedov had, however did not get hold of an exemption for.

Nurmagomedov Feedback on his failed check and subsequent suspension

Usman Nurmagomedov launched a press release on Instagram, confirming that the substance was associated to drugs he had taken whereas present process remedy. He didn’t disclose particulars of the remedy.

“The outcomes of my check revealed a prohibited substance that entered my physique by drugs, prescribed to me by a health care provider,” Nurmagomedov’s assertion learn. “Just a few months earlier than my combat, I used to be present process remedy, however sadly I didn’t notify the athletic fee upfront.

“I want to be aware that the California State Athletic Fee performed its personal full investigation, the place I offered all the mandatory paperwork, physician notes and medical certificates, due to which the interval of my disqualification was decreased to six months, as an alternative of longer suspensions accepted in such circumstances” (h/t MMA News).