LOS ANGELES (AP) – Standout UFC fighter Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino has potentially violated the mixed martial arts promotion’s anti-doping policy.
The UFC announced Justino’s apparent failure of a doping test Thursday.
The US Anti-Doping Agency, which administers the UFC’s anti-doping efforts, told the promotion that Justino was flagged for an out-of-competition test Dec. 5. USADA will go through its review process before announcing any sanctions or suspensions.
On her personal webpage, Justino wrote she tested positive for a diuretic she is taking as part of a therapeutic treatment due to medical issues related to her difficult weight cuts before bouts.
Justino (17-1) is considered one of the world’s top pound-for-pound fighters, and the UFC recently announced the formation of a 145-pound women’s featherweight division largely to provide a platform for Justino at her optimal weight.
