Recent signing Andrea Lee releases statement on UFC 216 removal

Andrea Lee addressed her UFC 216 removal in a social media post Saturday. Her UFC signing and debut had been announced just three days ago. She had stepped up on short notice to face fellow newcomer Kalindra Faria on Oct. 7, but only a day later, the fight was cancelled.

Lee was not allowed to fight at UFC 216 due to a UFC anti-doping policy rule, which –per USADA’s website – states that fighters with “an established and verifiable history of the use, attempted use or possession of a substance or method that is classified as prohibited at all times” (i.e. past offenders) must undergo six months of testing before stepping into the Octagon. Lee was suspended nine months by the Nevada State…