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Strikeforce light heavyweight contender Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal faces a potential suspension after testing positive for the banned substance Drostanolone.
Jan 17, 2012 - Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal tested positive for the anabolic steroid Drostanolone following his January 7th win against Lorenz Larkin, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) Executive Director Keith Kizer.
Lawal will likely be fined for the failed test and could face a suspension stretching upwards of a year. In addition, his victory over Larkin would likely be reversed to a "no contest."
News of the failed test was sent to MMA Nation late Tuesday morning.
Drostanolone, generally referred to as Drolban or Masteron, is a common steroid in the realm of bodybuilding due to its ability to increase muscle capacity while simultaneously limiting the addition of body weight. As such, the drug is often used by athletes in the midst of cutting cycles.
Lawal (9-1), one of Strikeforce's few marketable light heavyweights, cruised through Larkin en route to a second-round TKO win at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. The 31-year-old's victory vaulted him into title contention for the vacated Strikeforce 205-pound strap.
According to NSAC reports, Lawal earned $95,000 for his work.
Strikeforce fighters Luke Rockhold, Keith Jardine, Robbie Lawler, Tyron Woodley, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyler Stinson, Nah-Shon Burrell, James Terry, Gian Villante, Trevor Smith, Ricky Legere, Chris Spang, Estevan Payan and Alonzo Martinez all tested negative for banned substances, according to NSAC officials.
Lawal has the right to appeal his failed test.
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Oh Mo say it aint't so!
Does Rampage work for the Athletic Commission?
I'm a 5th degree Cecil Peoples Blackbelt. I fuck shit up ALL the time.
by Patrick79x on Jan 17, 2012 10:23 AM PST reply actions
Ha ha
Ha. Good. I really hate that guys elitist attitude, “fans don’t like me because they don’t understand mma” condescending bs
"Here we are with Seraldo Babalu, you did an awesome job, saw why you’re a black belt in jiu-jitsu, getting an awesome submission there, I want to tell me what you see, let’s go ahead and see by the fight, what you saw, in the ring." - Tito (the Head) Ortiz - Great Commentator, or Greatest Commentator.
"GSP is me."
by El Pablo Diablo on Jan 17, 2012 10:26 AM PST via Android app reply actions
I wonder if the fans will savage him like they are doing to Cyborg Santos.
You better fight like a man, cuz I will!
by Diesel67 on Jan 17, 2012 12:07 PM PST reply actions
Really... come on now
In this day and age you have to know what your putting in your body. There is no excuses for failed tests. If you do need to cheat you will get caught, there are enough people with natural talent. Tired of the cheaters.
FastestTKO.com
by FastestTKO.com on Jan 17, 2012 1:19 PM PST via Android app reply actions
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