MMA Fighting reports that USADA test results could be expedited which would allow for UFC officials to know ahead of the event whether or not a fighter fails a drug test. Of course, the expedited results would come at a premium.
While the Brock Lesnar test results were received within industry standards, it would seem clear that the results could have been expedited if requested.
Expedited results could cost as low as $35 per sample but reach a maximum of $450 depending when the lab results are performed. Per the article, requesting expedited results does not necessarily mean that they will come back in an expedited time.
Expedited results were not requested for any fighter at UFC 200. This would include Brock Lesnar who tested positive twice for banned substances.
Andy Foster is quoted in the article. He thinks that requesting expedited results for out-of-competition testing would be a benefit.
Payout Perspective:
It would seem logical that in order to protect the safety of its fighters, the UFC would request expedited results despite the costs involved. While the article notes that it Is not definitive that results would come in time prior to an event, there is that opportunity to prevent someone on PEDs not to fight someone not on PEDs. With USADA ramping up testing of UFC contracted fighters, it does not seem like expedited requests across the board. But, it would be important for the UFC to look into expedited requests for championship fights and the main card fighters. While this may get expensive, if they are truly invested in the health and safety of its fighters, it’s a worthy cost.
They gave lesnar an exemption from the 4 months usada protocol….so they sure would not expedite the result of lesnar hahahaha
At this point everyone knows these tests are actually meant to help the UFC get rid of fighters whom it no longer needs.
Suppose fighter X is no longer useful to the UFC. He will “fail” a test and the UFC will replace him with another more profitable fighter. USADA is in this.
Lesnar was SOMEHOW allowed to compete, which shows just how crooked the UFC and USADA are. Now I’m stating to understand why fighters are so afraid to talk about the UFC. They know all the shady stuff going on behind the scenes. The truth will come out eventually.
Never EVER give the benefit of a doubt to casino owners, especially if they have ties to the Sicilian mob.