Novitzky kick - started the BALCO investigation and is well - known for his work with steroid and PED use in cycling . The case involved the investigation into Barry Bonds , ben Jones and Justin Gatlin . The federal agent also probed Lance Armstrong 's Tour de France teams and helped unmask the shamed former cyclist . he is keen to revive the sport of PEDs after high - profile drug attacks from the likes of Anderson Silva , Nick Diaz and Hector Lombard . ' There is no bigger advocate of clean professional sports than Jeff Novitzky , ' the UFC 's Lawrence Epstein said .
Novitzky kick-started the BALCO investigation and is well-known for his work with steroid and PED use in sport . The case involved the investigations into Barry Bonds , Marion Jones and Justin Gatlin . The federal agent also probed Lance Armstrong 's Tour de France teams and helped unmask the shamed former cyclist . UFC is keen to banish the sport of PEDs after high-profile failed tests from the likes of Anderson Silva , Nick Diaz and Hector Lombard . 'There is no bigger advocate of clean professional sports than Jeff Novitzky , ' the UFC 's Lawrence Epstein said .