Mir is denying he has done anything wrong.
The former, two-time UFC heavyweight champion suffered a first round knock-out at the power-laden hands of Mark Hunt at last month’s Fight Night Brisbane.
It gets worse for the 36-year-old.
United States Anti-Doping Agency has flagged a ‘potential Anti-Doping Policy violation’ stemming from an in-competition sample provided by Mir. The American has never failed a drug test in his MMA career.
A UFC statement on the matter, in part, reads:
‘USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case involving Mir. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair legal process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed.
‘Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.’
Mir – 18-11 in the promotion since his 2001 debut – was quick with his response:
