SAN ANTONIO – In the wake of news announcing another failed drug test for three-time title challenger Chael Sonnen , the UFC released a statement largely mirroring its previous responses to high-profile failures. The industry-leading promotion deferred the matter to the state athletic commission which oversaw the test – in this case the Nevada State Athletic Commission – and said it would take its own measures to stamp out the use of banned substances. “We were made aware that a second random test, conducted earlier this month, resulted in a positive test for additional banned substances,” said a statement read by Dave Sholler, the UFC’s Senior Director of Public Relations, at the post-event news conference for UFC Fight Night 44 in San Antonio. “Chael will have the opportunity to appear in front of the Nevada athletic commission next month, and through a statement released to media tonight, he’s pledged to cooperate.
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UFC releases statement on Chael Sonnen’s second failed drug test – MMA Junkie