Chris Leben can never win when he fights in the UK, it seems. After losing to both Michael Bisping and Mark Munoz on UK cards, he has the dubious distinction of being suspended for failing drug tests after both as well. Leben was the sole man to flunk a drug test after UFC 138.
After the Bisping fight Leben tested positive for Stanozolol, better known as Wistrol, and the UFC has just announced that Leben will be serving a year long suspension for testing positive for narcotic painkillers Oxycodone and Oxymorphone.
Per the press release:
As a result of the positive test, Leben will be suspended from fighting for one (1) year.
“I like Chris and I want him to do well, but based on his actions, he’s been suspended for one year,” UFC President Dana White said. “If he needs professional help, we are going to be there for him. We want to see him succeed not only in the Octagon, but in his personal life.”
“I would like to make it known that I fully accept this suspension and apologize for embarrassing the UFC, my friends and family, and sport of mixed martial arts,” Leben said. “I’m learning that I’m my own worst enemy sometimes. I can’t succeed in the Octagon or in life behaving this way. I’ve got to make some real changes over the next year and I’m going to focus on getting my life and career back on track. Again, I’m sorry to the UFC and fans that’ve supported me since my days on The Ultimate Fighter.”
The remaining 19 fighters on the UFC® 138 card all passed their post fight drug tests.
