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UFC Heavyweight Ruslan Magomedov flagged for potential doping violation

Another one bites the dust? Up-and-coming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight contender Ruslan Magomedov has been notified by United States Anti Doping Agency (USADA) of a potential violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on Sept. 7, 2016.

"The UFC organization was notified that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Ruslan Magomedov of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection made on September 7, 2016. USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed.