The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has introduced new anti-doping rules, which are said to be modeled after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines but are not the actual WADA rules. The UFC has tailored the modifications and thresholds to their preference, raising questions about the program's independence. The organization has made it clear that the general approach to prohibited substances will remain the same, with marijuana notably being removed from the banned list. The UFC has also parted ways with the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), a move that has been met with both praise and skepticism, with some referencing the involvement of a Saddam interrogator in the new policy.
More Details Announced for UFC's New Anti-Doping Program, Marijuana Off Banned List via @CagesidePress #MMA #UFC https://t.co/krmgvcVn5s
why are people trying to dunk on UFC's new anti-doping policy. They actually did the thing and dropped USADA. I'm sure it's great. They have the Saddam interrogator. Well done, guys.
UFC just released their new anti doping rules & this part stood out “…generally will remain the same…” are any changes going to happen with the list of prohibited???? https://t.co/G8yWMFkyHW
New UFC anti doping rules make it clear promotion controls them. “Modelled” after WADA. Not the actual WADA rules. With the “modifications” and thresholds set at UFC’s desire. https://t.co/0GTFcnvVTf
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