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Tim Means pulled from UFC Fight Night 83 main event due to failed USADA test

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Today the UFC announced that Tim Means (25-7-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) has failed a USADA test and has been pulled from his main event fight against Donald Cerrone(28-7 MMA, 15-4 UFC)

The test result came as a shock to Means, he hasn’t mad an official statement but posts on Twitter as it was announced show is suprise.

The UFC’s statement on the failed test

“informed Tim Means of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection.

USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. However, because Means was scheduled to compete against Donald Cerrone on February 21 in Pittsburgh, there is insufficient time for a full review and proper promotion before the scheduled bout. As a result, UFC will announce shortly a replacement opponent for Cerrone on the UFC Fight Night card in Pittsburgh.”

The UFC are currently looking for a new opponent for Cerrone, updates will posted as they become available. 

Don Wilson

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