After losing his second fight with Stipe Miocic, Junior dos Santos was eager to step into the Octagon with rising star Francis Ngannou in his journey back to a title fight. Unfortunately, he became one of the victims of USADA. He was notified of a potential anti-doping violation and pulled out of the card. Eventually, Ngannou found an opponent later for UFC 218, but dos Santos is stuck on the sidelines. He recently opened up about the process and how it’s been so devastating for him.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt first I was devastated. I\u2019ve been in favor of USADA, I\u2019ve always said how much I support it, how much I want a drugless sport, a fair sport. I\u2019ve always been clean, so my mind is at ease. Everything is under investigation, now, but that\u2019s another problem, because I have no idea where this came from and it\u2019s up to me to prove my innocence and that\u2019s kind of weird. At first I used to think \u2018Why is USADA there? For cheaters or for the ones who play by the rules end up as victims?\u2019 I\u2019m obviously a victim of a situation that I don\u2019t what it is.”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nGuys, I want you to know that I’m going through a situation I’ve never imagine I would. Be patient and I’ll answer all your questions Thanks<\/p>\n
\u2014 Junior Dos Santos (@junior_cigano) September 9, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n