UFC: USADA notifies Nick Roehrick of potential anti-doping violation

The UFC announced today that its anti-doping partner, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, has notified UFC light heavyweight Nick Roehrick of a potential anti-doping violation.

Roehrick was flagged after an out-of-competition drug test conducted Aug. 8. Per standard USADA procedure, details on the nature of his anti-doping violation are being withheld during the results management process.

“Under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair legal process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed,” read the UFC’s statement. “Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”

Roehrick (7-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) made his octagon debut on short notice at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale, facing Jarod Cannonier (10-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) at the FS1-televised event on July 7 at T-Mobile Arena. After a spirited early effort, he was knocked out by a series of elbows, resulting in a third-round TKO and his first professional loss.

Prior to being signed to the UFC, Roehrick had won seven straight on the regional circuit.

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