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‘If it’s the price to be champion, I will pay that’ - Jiří Procházka on USADA badgering

This past October, Jiu0159í Procházka was revealed to be the most tested UFC athlete by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Despite his short tenure with the promotion he’s already submitted 51 samples, a number that surpassed the previous record of 42 samples—held by former champion Jon Jones.

Since then, USADA tested Procházka eight more times, which has brought his total to 59 samples. The frequency of his testing has been highly unusual, but for ‘Denisa’, he seems to feel that it’s the price he has to pay for being the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion.