Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) has suspended “Russian Ronda” Irina Alekseeva for 12 months for elevated levels of testosterone consistent with exogenous administration. According to the UFC, however, former anti-doping partner USADA handled the matter in an “unacceptable” manner that resulted in layers of confusion. The positive drug test sample was collected over one year ago on June 21, 2023, while USADA was still overseeing drug testing. The UFC said Friday that USADA did not notify Alekseeva of the failure for over four months after the sample was collected. Alekseeva was eventually notified on Oct. 31, but not before she competed against Melissa Mullins on Oct.
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