Chad Mendes Comments on USADA Violation

– On June 10th it was reported that USADA had flagged Chad Mendes (17-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) for a potential violation. Mendes posted the following on Twitter, which is his first comment on the failed test. In the brief statement, Mendes takes responsibility, noting that he made a mistake and will pay for it…

I didn't do my homework and that was a big mistake. I own it and I'm going to pay for it.

— chad mendes (@chadmendes) June 18, 2016