Hector Lombard suspended one year for positive UFC 182 steroid test - MMA Fighting
UFC welterweight Hector Lombardreceived a one-year suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Monday stemming from his failed drug test at UFC 182. Lombard was also fined his entire win bonus and 33-percent of his show money, representing a total fine of $70,490. His unanimous decision win over Josh Burkman was overturned into a no contest.
Lombard tested positive for the anabolic steroid desoxymethyltestosterone (DMT) in a UFC 182 post-fight drug test administered on Jan. 3.
Nevada deputy attorney general Christopher Eccles on Monday designated DMT as a "very effective, powerful steroid" which Lombard did not contest was found within his sample.
"I cannot find the proper words to describe how I feel at the moment," an emotional Lombard stated prior to his hearing. "I have let down the UFC, Dana White, Lorenzo (Fertitta), the fans, my family, my sponsors, and countless others. I also owe an apology to my opponent Josh Burkman. As an athlete, I owe my living to maintaining my body at peak physical condition. I trust those around me and within my inner circle to provide me with the proper guidance and wisdom to enable me to perform at my best. However I know that I am ultimately responsible for what I put into my body......
UFC welterweight Hector Lombardreceived a one-year suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Monday stemming from his failed drug test at UFC 182. Lombard was also fined his entire win bonus and 33-percent of his show money, representing a total fine of $70,490. His unanimous decision win over Josh Burkman was overturned into a no contest.
Lombard tested positive for the anabolic steroid desoxymethyltestosterone (DMT) in a UFC 182 post-fight drug test administered on Jan. 3.
Nevada deputy attorney general Christopher Eccles on Monday designated DMT as a "very effective, powerful steroid" which Lombard did not contest was found within his sample.
"I cannot find the proper words to describe how I feel at the moment," an emotional Lombard stated prior to his hearing. "I have let down the UFC, Dana White, Lorenzo (Fertitta), the fans, my family, my sponsors, and countless others. I also owe an apology to my opponent Josh Burkman. As an athlete, I owe my living to maintaining my body at peak physical condition. I trust those around me and within my inner circle to provide me with the proper guidance and wisdom to enable me to perform at my best. However I know that I am ultimately responsible for what I put into my body......
