For the most part, once United States Anti Doping Agency (USADA) flags a fighter for a potential doping violation, he or she is already guilty in the court of public opinion before getting the chance to prove his or her innocence. And if you’re a multiple-time offender like Cris Cyborg, benefit of the doubt -- fair or not -- is clearly out the window.
So after the current Invicta FC Featherweight champion was notified of a potential USADA violation earlier today (Dec. 22, 2016), you knew the gavel was being slammed down by every judge, jury and executioner around the mixed martial arts (MMA) community.