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Leben Suspended for Nine Months after Failing UFC 89 Drug Test
LAS VEGAS, November 3 - Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), today released information stating that middleweight fighter Chris Leben tested positive for the anabolic agent stanozolol following his October 18th loss to Michael Bisping in the main event of UFC 89 in Birmingham, England.
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Notes: Leben suspended; ESPN plots - MMA - Yahoo! Sports
Notes: Leben suspended; ESPN plots - MMA - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com — Chris Leben became the first high-profile fighter suspended by the Ultimate Fighting Championships for failing a drug... test, when results came back positive on Monday for the steroid Stanazolol in a test administered after his three-round loss to ... (more) Notes: Leben suspended; ESPN plots - MMA - Yahoo! Sports
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Dana White 'Disappointed' in Chris Leben After Failed Steroid Test at UFC 89
FanHouse — by Michael David Smith Filed under: UFCThe UFC has confirmed the reports that Chris Leben failed a steroid test on October 18, the day he lost to Michael Bisping at UFC 89, and UFC President Dana White says he's disappointed in Leben but that the test shows that the UFC is dedicated to getting drugs out of its sport. From UFC.com: "I am obviously disappointed with Chris, who has made great strides getting his life back on track," said UFC President Dana White. "To his credit, he has taken responsibility for his actions and is accepting the ...

Chris Leben Tests Positive for Steroids, Suspended Nine Months
MMA News, UFC News, Strikeforce: MMA Scraps News — ... "The Crippler" has tested positive for the banned substance and anabolic agent stanozolol. Leben will be suspended nine months from fighting and have to forfeit one-third of his UFC 89 purse according to UFC.com. ...

Ripped Up Chris Leben is a Juiced Up Chris Leben on Steroids
MMA Fight Girls Wallpaper — I really hate hearing all the news about steroids in the UFC. I was totally impressed with the shape that Chris Leben was in for his UFC 89 fight against Bisping. Leben was looking totally ripped up for the event and I was happy to see him doing well for himself. Unfortunately, there was a catch. According to the UFC, “Chris Leben tested positive for the anabolic agent stanozolol following his October 18th loss to Michael Bisping in the main event of UFC 89″. Dana White commented “To his credit, he has taken responsibility for his actions and is accepting the punishment that has been handed down. But as always, the ...

Michael Bisping after Leben fight
My Video Fight — ... British UFC fighter Michael Bisping talks to about his victory over Chris Leben at UFC 89. "Leben Suspended for Nine Months after Failing Drug Test at UFC 89" UFC.Com ...

Chris Leben Tests Positive For Steroids After His UFC 89 Loss To Michael Bisping
FanIQ Blog — Chris Leben has been fined and suspended after testing positive for steroids. The drug flagged was Stanozolol, which is more commonly known as Winstrol. It is an anabolic steroid that is widely used for cutting weight. In 2003, Tim Sylvia was suspended for six months and stripped of the UFC Heavyweight Title for Stanozolol use. He returned to action with the UFC nine months later and fought for his relinquished title, so the odds are good that Leben will fight for the promotion in the future. Leben must forfeit a third of his purse for the Bisping fight and sit out nine months. In the build-up for his latest fight, the UFC marketed ...

Michael Bisping after Leben fight
My Video Fight — ... British UFC fighter Michael Bisping talks to about his victory over Chris Leben at UFC 89. "Leben Suspended for Nine Months after Failing Drug Test at UFC 89" UFC.Com ...

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