Jesse Taylor is denying any wrongdoing after being recently flagged by the USADA for a potential violation.
The failed test came from an out-of-competion sample collected on Aug. 22, though the official release from the UFC did not mention what substances Taylor may have tested positive for. Taylor was recently rewarded with a new UFC contract after defeating Dhiego Lima in the welterweight tournament final of The Ultimate Fighter 25, a season that was comprised of former UFC and TUF competitors seeking a second shot with the promotion.
An upcoming bout with Belal Muhammad scheduled for UFC Sydney on Nov.