Post by Test on Jan 17, 2012 13:50:42 GMT -5
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Former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal tested positive for the anabolic steroid Drostanolone at the Jan. 7 "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event.
That's according to Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer, who today emailed the event's drug-testing results to MMAjunkie.com.
When today contacted by MMAjunkie.com, Lawal denied using any banned substances.
Barring a successful appeal, Lawal faces a one-year suspension, a fine, and the overturning of the win to a no-contest.
Drostanolone (also known as Drolban or Masteron) often is used as a diuretic among weight-cutting and recovering/injured athletes, according to various online sources.