Mike King testade positivt på dopingtestet som gjordes för UFC Fight Night 46 och det kommer stå honom dyrt.
King testade positivt på den anabola steroiden nandrolone, vilket resulterar i att han måste lämna tillbaka sina 50 000 dollar (344 315kr) i Fight of the Night-bonus.
Utöver det är han avstängd i nio månader och måste testa negativt på ett nytt test innan han kan slåss igen.
UFC har gett detta uttalande:
UFC middleweight Mike King tested positive for nandrolone following his bout against Cathal Pendred at UFC Fight Night Dublin: McGregor vs. Brandao on July 19, 2014. He was informed that his positive test violated the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy and Promotional Agreement with Zuffa, LLC. The UFC has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance-enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents by our athletes. He agreed to serve a 9-month suspension retroactive to the event and must pass a drug test before receiving clearance to compete again. He will forfeit his $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.”
