Although they initially reported that he would be suspended nine months for testing positive for HGH in his post-fight drug test, UFC updated their official statement, which now indicates that Middleweight contender Cung Le will serve a full 12-month suspension.
UFC’s updated official statement reads as follows:
“Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, released an updated statement regarding the suspension of UFC middleweight Cung Le:
After review by UFC Senior Management, an error was discovered regarding the length of Cung Le’s suspension due to a failed drug test. While originally stated as nine months, the correct suspension period to be enforced is 12 months.
Le tested positive for an excess level of Human Growth Hormone in his system following his fight at UFC Fight Night in Macao, China on August 23. He will still be required to pass a drug screening before being allowed to compete in the UFC following the completion of his suspension.”
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