On Thursday February 27, the Nevada State Athletic Commission ruled in favor of banning testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

Nevada State Athletic Commission ban TRT, UFC supports ruling

UFC President Dana White issued a statement regarding the decision made today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission:

“The Ultimate Fighting Championship fully supports the decision made today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding the immediate termination of therapeutic use exemptions (TUE) for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). We believe our athletes should compete based on their natural abilities and on an even playing field. We also intend to honor this ruling in international markets where, due to a lack of governing bodies, the UFC oversees regulatory efforts for our live events. We encourage all athletic commissions to adopt this ruling.”

Vitor Belfort was expected to request a therapeutic-use exemption leading up to his UFC 173 main event match-up with Chris Weidman. This will no longer be happening, as the ban is effective immediately.

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