The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has established new thresholds for prohibited substances in combat sports. Fighters with trace amounts of these substances will not automatically be in violation. This article provides an overview of the new policy and its impact on the sport.
| New Thresholds Set for Prohibited Substances in Combat Sports |
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| The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has made significant changes to its policies regarding prohibited substances in combat sports. During its monthly meeting, the commission established thresholds for certain drugs, ensuring that fighters with trace amounts of these substances in their system will not automatically be in violation. This new approach allows for further investigation and review of the fighter’s test history, interviews, and possible additional testing. The thresholds set by NSAC align with those already enacted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). |
| Background |
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| Advancements in drug testing have led to the detection of minute levels of substances in fighters’ systems. This has raised concerns and created controversies in the past. One notable case was that of Jon Jones, a renowned UFC fighter, who faced initial clearance issues in Nevada due to the presence of dehydrochloromethltestosterone (DHCMT) in his system. However, USADA and CSAC allowed him to compete as the trace levels and long-term metabolite did not indicate recent use or performance-enhancing properties. |
| The New Policy |
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| Under the new policy, the following substances have been listed with their respective thresholds: |
| Substance | Threshold (nanograms per milliliter) |
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| Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) | 0.1 |
| GW1516 and its metabolites | 0.1 |
| Dehydrochloromethltestosterone (DHCMT) | 0.1 |
| Clomiphene | 0.1 |
| Epitrenbolone (trenbolone metabolite) | 0.2 |
| Fighters who test below these thresholds will be considered to have an atypical finding, triggering further investigation. This includes a comprehensive review of the fighter’s test history, interviews, and the possibility of additional testing. |
| Acknowledgment and Impact |
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| UFC chief business officer, Hunter Campbell, expressed gratitude towards the Nevada State Athletic Commission for their dedication and efforts in addressing this issue. Campbell highlighted Nevada’s leadership in the regulatory space and emphasized the importance of creating a more equitable environment for athletes. |
| The establishment of these thresholds marks a significant step towards fairer regulations in combat sports. By aligning with USADA and CSAC, NSAC ensures consistency across different jurisdictions and promotes a standardized approach to drug testing in MMA and boxing. |
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has made significant changes to its policies regarding prohibited substances in combat sports . During its monthly meeting, the commission established thresholds for certain drugs, ensuring that fighters with trace amounts of these substances in their system will not automatically be in violation. This new approach allows for further investigation and review of the fighter’s test history, interviews, and possible additional testing. The thresholds set by NSAC align with those already enacted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).
Background
Advancements in drug testing have led to the detection of minute levels of substances in fighters’ systems. This has raised concerns and created controversies in the past. One notable case was that of Jon Jones, a renowned UFC fighter, who faced initial clearance issues in Nevada due to the presence of dehydrochloromethltestosterone (DHCMT) in his system. However, USADA and CSAC allowed him to compete as the trace levels and long-term metabolite did not indicate recent use or performance-enhancing properties.
The New Policy
Under the new policy, the following substances have been listed with their respective thresholds:
- Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) – Threshold: 0.1 nanograms per milliliter
- GW1516 and its metabolites – Threshold: 0.1 nanograms per milliliter
- Dehydrochloromethltestosterone (DHCMT) – Threshold: 0.1 nanograms per milliliter
- Clomiphene – Threshold: 0.1 nanograms per milliliter
- Epitrenbolone (trenbolone metabolite) – Threshold: 0.2 nanograms per milliliter
Fighters who test below these thresholds will be considered to have an atypical finding, triggering further investigation. This includes a comprehensive review of the fighter’s test history, interviews, and the possibility of additional testing.
Acknowledgment and Impact
UFC chief business officer, Hunter Campbell, expressed gratitude towards the Nevada State Athletic Commission for their dedication and efforts in addressing this issue. Campbell highlighted Nevada’s leadership in the regulatory space and emphasized the importance of creating a more equitable environment for athletes.
The establishment of these thresholds marks a significant step towards fairer regulations in combat sports . By aligning with USADA and CSAC, NSAC ensures consistency across different jurisdictions and promotes a standardized approach to drug testing in MMA and boxing.
