The exact circumstances surrounding the operations for UFC 249 are shrouded in mystery and you can add the USADA’s involvement to that ongoing story.
MMA Fighting received a statement (first published by ESPN) from USADA spokesperson Adam Woullard regarding how the agency plans to test fighters at the April 18 event, which has yet to have its location officially disclosed by the UFC.
The USADA’s statement is as follows:
“With all consideration to athlete safety and logistical challenges, we’re going to do everything in our power to conduct UFC event testing.