UFC fighter Ovince Saint Preux has been suspended for a doping violation. This is his second violation of the UFC anti-doping policy. Read more about the suspension and its implications.
| UFC Fighter Ovince Saint Preux Suspended for Doping Violation |
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| Ovince Saint Preux has been suspended by USADA, the UFC’s anti-doping partner, for testing positive for a banned substance. This is his second violation of the UFC anti-doping policy. He will be eligible to return to competition in December. |
| Investigation and Contaminated Supplement |
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| During the investigation, Saint Preux provided a container of a dietary supplement he was using for analysis. The supplement was found to contain 1-Androstenedione, a prohibited substance not listed on the label. His previous suspension also resulted from the use of a contaminated supplement. |
| Reduced Suspension and Contaminated Product |
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| Due to the nature of the results and Saint Preux’s ability to produce the contaminated product, his suspension was shortened. If he had not been able to provide evidence, he would have faced a two-year ban. |
| Fighter Profile |
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| Ovince Saint Preux, with a professional record of 26 wins and 17 losses, has been a part of the UFC for 10 years. He competes in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. |
| Conclusion |
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| Ovince Saint Preux’s suspension serves as a reminder of the UFC’s commitment to maintaining a clean sport. The fighter will have the opportunity to return to competition in December. |
USADA, the UFC’s anti-doping partner, has announced the suspension of fighter Ovince Saint Preux after he tested positive for a banned substance.
According to a release by USADA, Saint Preux tested positive for a long-term metabolite of either androstenedione and/or testosterone. This is Saint Preux’s second violation of the UFC anti-doping policy. He will be eligible to return to competition in December.
The urine samples of Saint Preux were collected on June 17 and July 11. Although the tests were conducted separately, they were combined into a single violation, as is customary in these cases.
During the investigation conducted by USADA, Saint Preux provided a container of a dietary supplement he was using for analysis. It was discovered that the supplement contained 1-Androstenedione, a prohibited substance, even though it was not listed on the label. It is worth noting that Saint Preux’s previous suspension, for three months, also resulted from the use of a contaminated supplement.
As a result of the findings, Saint Preux received a shortened suspension this time as well. Had he not been able to produce the contaminated product, he would have faced a two-year ban.
It is important to mention that Saint Preux was not using a supplement certified by USADA and the UFC. However, due to the fact that he was able to prove that his positive test was caused by a contaminated product and the low levels detected would not have enhanced his performance, his period of ineligibility was reduced. The USADA release stated, "Given that this was his second violation, an increased period of ineligibility from what he received for his first violation was appropriate."
Ovince Saint Preux, with a professional record of 26 wins and 17 losses, is coming off a knockout loss to Philipe Lins in February. The 40-year-old Tennessee native has been a part of the UFC for 10 years, competing in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. Notably, he once fought Jon Jones for the UFC interim light heavyweight title.
