Gilbert Melendez was recently suspended by USADA for two years, after a bit of a complicated situation that went through arbitration. The former Strikeforce champion was tested and sanctioned after his UFC release, and it doesn’t seem to be something he is happy with.
“I’m an inactive fighter,” Melendez told ESPN. “I was released from the UFC before this test was taken. I believe [USADA] has no jurisdiction over me. ... I’m a private citizen and it’s no one’s business what I’m putting into my body at that point.”
Melendez stated that he considers the arbitration ruling as a victory, as he was only banned from competing in the UFC.