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Ion Cutelaba Issues a Statement on His Recent USADA Suspension
As previously reported, UFC light heavyweight fighter Ion Cutelaba accepted a six-month suspension from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Earlier today, Cutelaba issued a statement on his suspension on his Instagram account, which you can see below.
Cutelaba admitted he had ozone therapy on his paperwork that he filed with two out-of-competition drug tests on October 18 and 19 of last year. After asking for additional information, documentation saw that Cutelaba’s treatment included a blood transfusion.
Blood transfusions are prohibited under the 2018 WADA prohibited list due to possible manipulation of blood and blood components by athletes.
Cutelaba last fought at UFC Fight Night 110 in June 2017, beating Henrique da Silva by knockout in the first round.
“I accepted the suspension from USADA for 6 months, and after 3 May I can participate. I did not show anything positive I’m an honest athlete! now we’re looking for a fight! The Hulk is ready to fight again! I’m a true sportsman and have never cheated the rules, it’s been a long way to justice but now we’re here! I want to thank @thefuelclinic , Saam Falahati, Iulia Barau and Paul Greene as without their support this would not be possible. I will be doing a public statement soon explaining everything, but thank you all for your trust and support! THE HULK IS BACK!”
