Another one bites the dust, former strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez recently pissed hot for testosterone coming off his decision loss to Eddie Alvarez at UFC 188.
Melendez was slated to fight Al Iaquinta in a lightweight showdown as the co-main event of UFC fight night Mir vs. Duff on July 15. Melendez has been suspended for one full year according to the UFC fighter conduct policy and this fight is canceled.
“Regrettably, I tested positive in my post fight urine sample for UFC 188,” Melendez said in a statement released on Monday. “I did not inject anything, but I am responsible and accept the consequences for the results. I will make sure I am better educated about the products I use and their implications.”
“Going forward I will ensure no products I use will contain banned substances. I am sincerely apologetic to everyone who supports me, including my fans, sponsors and the UFC. I value your trust and respect and will do everything in my power to keep it.”
This is the first time Melendez has failed a drug test in his 13 year career.
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