Antonio 🌺Rogerio Nogueira was recently notified of a potential violation by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and was subsequently pulled from UFC On Fox 26.
If USADA decides to suspend the Brazilian in any way, then they co🍰uld be in store for a legal battle.
"I'll try to defend myself," Nogueira told . “A diuretic substance has been identified in my test, and I don’t use diuretics. I do a strict diet in advance [of my fights] to not have major problems with weight loss. I'm going to find a specialist lawyer to figure out what we're going to do."
This is the first possible violation for Nogueira, whi♉ch means he could face up to a year suspension and a few other financial penalties.
Even though he💫 believes he is innocent, the Brazilian wants to wait for USADA to announce any possible punishments before he makes his next move.
"I believe in my innocence and I don’t want to think of the worst," Nogueira said. “I'm sad to have the [next] fight canceled now. This situation is very difficult. Let's wait for what is decided from now on."
USADA officials have yet to issue a response to 🐽the possible legal action threatened by Nogueira.
