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Strikeforce Champ Cris Cyborg Loses Title After Testing Positive For Banned Substance

Zuffa President Dana White: Cris Cyborg Stripped of Title, Future of Division in Question. 

 

California State Athletic Commission Suspends License of Fighter Cristiane Justino Santos - a.k.a. Cris Cyborg

Mixed Martial Arts fighter tested positive for anabolic steroid in December 16, 2011 test

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January 6, 2012

 

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has suspended the license of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Cristiane Justino Santos, better known in MMA circles as Cris Cyborg, and has fined her $2,500 as the result of a positive test for a banned substance.

Santos' December 16, 2011 drug test came back positive for stanozolol metabolites. CSAC learned of the test results December 23, 2011 and suspended Santos's license, with the suspension applied retroactively to December 16, 2011. In accordance with Rule 368, the result of her last fight between Hiroko Yamanaka will be changed to a "No Decision".

"Our primary concern is for the health and safety of fighters," said CSAC Executive Officer George Dodd. "Anabolic agents and other banned substances put not only the users of those agents at risk, but their opponents as well. The commission simply will not tolerate their use."

The use of certain substances, including anabolic steroids, is prohibited under the Commission's regulations, and CSAC has among the toughest drug testing standards of any Athletic Commission in the country. It is the only commission that requires urine samples to be taken in the presence of a commission representative prior to a bout.

Santos's provision of a urine sample was observed by a CSAC representative and the sample was sent to the World Anti-doping Agency test facility at the University of California, Los Angeles. Santos has the right to appeal the suspension of her license.

By Michael David Smith

Cris Cyborg is no longer the champion of the Strikeforce women's 145-pound division. And there may not even be a Strikeforce women's 145-pound division.

UFC President Dana White confirmed on ESPN 1100 in Las Vegas on Friday night that Cyborg has been stripped of her title because she tested positive for steroids following her most recent fight, a 16-second knockout of Hiroko Yamanaka. And there may not be any more fights in the 145-pound weight class because Cyborg was the 145-pound weight class.

"We were going to hold that division and just do fights with 'Cyborg' whenever there was a new contender," White said, via USA Today. "She's getting stripped of the title. I don't know. We'll see what happens."

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker also issued a statement on the situation.

"Strikeforce has not seen the test results regarding Ms. Santos," Coker said. "However, we have a consistent and strong stance against any use of performance-enhancing drugs. We also have a long history of supporting effective drug testing of athletes by authorized regulatory bodies. Therefore, we will closely monitor the matter and will work with the California State Athletic Commission regarding any information we may be asked to provide. We also recognize that Ms. Santos has administrative process rights under California law and we hope that she is not prejudged before she has the opportunity to exercise such rights."

In the past, when champions have been suspended for positive drug tests, the division carried on without them, usually with a title fight between two top contenders while the previous champion sat out. But the Strikeforce women's 145-pound weight class is fundamentally different. Cyborg dominates her entire weight class in a way that no other champion, male or female, does. There just aren't enough good 145-pound women on the Strikeforce roster for the division to keep going without her.

And so Cyborg's drug test has cost her the belt. And no one else may ever get the belt.

Will Ronda Rousey or Meisha Tate Take Santos' belt?

Cris Cyborg cites dietary aid as cause of positive test for PEDs

8 hours ago |  source: mmaprime.tv 

Cris would like to sincerely apologize to StrikeForce, the Zuffa organization, Hioko Yamanaka and her fans for her failed drug test.
“I am ultimately responsible for everything I put in my body, and at the end of the day, there is no excuse for having a prohibited substance in my system. I do not condone the use of any performance enhancing drugs by myself or any other professional athlete, and willingly accept the penalties and fines that have been handed down to me by the California State Athletic Commission and those of the StrikeForce/Zuffa organization.
“While I was preparing myself for my last fight I was having a difficult time cutting weight and used a dietary supplement that I was assured was safe and not prohibited from use in sports competition. It was never my intention to obtain an unfair advantage over Hiroko, mislead StrikeForce, the Commission or my fans. I train harder than any fighter in MMA and do not need drugs to win in the cage, and I have proven this time and time again! My only mistake is not verifying the diet aid with my doctor beforehand, and understanding that it was not approved for use in the ring.

“Unfortunately in the end I suffer the consequences and must accept the responsibility for my actions.”
“I will do everything I can to show my fans that I can still compete at the professional level without the use of any prohibited substances, and ask God’s forgiveness for my mistake."

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UFC 141 Results: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem

UFC 141 Results

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Brock Lesnar retired by Overeem after the Reem won by TKO at 2:26 by K-1 Body Kick and Ground 'n Pound. The Reem vs JDS is next for the UFC Heavyweight Championship.






 Lesnar's trainer Erik Paulson wrote after Lesnar's loss "Brock's body still isn't healed yet. The last thing it needs is Damn hard Shots like that hitting it!:( "








Nate Diaz defeated Cowboy Cerrone by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.




Johny Hendricks def. Jon Fitch. New quickest TKO ever after 12 seconds in R1 with 1st punch! Jon Fitch confused and wrestling ref.

Alexander Gustafsson def. Vladimir Matyushenko via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 2:13
Jim Hettes def. Nam Phan via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26)

Spike TV Prelims

Ross Pearson def. Junior Assuncao via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Danny Castillo def. Anthony Njokuani via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Facebook Prelims

Dong Hyun Kim def. Sean Pierson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jacob Volkmann def. Efrain Escudero via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Diego Nunes def. Manny Gamburyan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)



29-28 Unanimous decision win by Diego Nunes

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#UFC141 Pearson defeated by Stun Gun Kim by 30-27 UD.
#UFC141 Pearson saved by bell after Jumping Front Crane Kick by Korean Zombie in R2


Danny Castillo def. Anthony Njokuani via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Ross Pearson def. Junior Assuncao by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Alexander Gustafsson KOs Vladimir Matyushenko who walked into his jab.

UFC 141: Overeem Battles Brock Lesnar In The Octagon & Golden Glory In Court

By FCF Staff

Roderick Lindblom, Esq., attorney for Knockout Investments and Golden Glory, has issued a statement declaring that a Nevada District Court judge has issued an order today to withhold payment of over $241,000 to Alistair Overeem after Overeem’s highly-anticipated UFC 141 main event showdown with Brock Lesnar tonight.

The judgement comes in the wake of the lawsuit filed yesterday against Overeem by Knockout Investments and Golden Glory, Overeem’s former management team, for alleged breach of contract on the part of Overeem.  Overeem parted ways with his longtime management team in Sept., stating the he felt he had been misled and taken advantage of financially by the group.

“As of this morning, a Nevada District Court issued an Order directing the issuance of a pre-judgment writ of attachment and garnishment on Overeem’s fight purse, which would indicate that KOI/GG’s claims are meritorious,” said Lindblom in his statement.

“It would have been ideal if a lawsuit could have been avoided; (Knockout Investments) and Golden Glory wish Alistair well in the fight,” continued Lindblom, “and, in fact, have a financial interest in his continued success. Unfortunately, my clients simply had no choice.”

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UFC 141 Brock Lesnar vs Alistair Overeem. Overeem Adds Wrestler Jared Rosholt To Simulate Lesnar's Wrestling Ability.

UFC 141 Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem airs live on pay-per-view on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 from Las Vegas, NV.

Alistair Overeem did not like to discuss whom his sparring partners would be  when we asked him in Los Angeles stating he does not like to discuss strategies before a fight.





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"Jared Rosholt, the heavyweight with the most wins in the history of Oklahoma State University wrestling, tweeted a picture of himself and Overeem Monday morning, confirming that the three-time All-American was one of the big wrestlers "The Reem" flew to Holland to help him prepare for Lesnar.

Rosholt, the younger brother of former UFC middleweight Jake Rosholt, has made a successful transition to MMA, thus far. The 25-year-old debuted in February and since then has gone 4-0, finishing all of his opponents in either the first or second round. Rosholt finished his collegiate career in 2010 with an overall record of 125-27.

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Overeem recently had to move his camp from Las Vegas back to Holland to take care of his cancer-stricken mother. [Overeem stated to the NV State Athletic Commission that this is her third fight with advanced cancer] This is his first fight since severing ties with his long-time team at Golden Glory."

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