Heavyweight veteran Lorenzo Hood has been suspended for two years after testing positive for a banned substance following his fight on Dana White‘s Contender Series on Oct. 12.
The sanction was handed down by a unanimous vote from the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Tuesday, with commission representatives noting that Hood did not respond to the complaint after it was first filed. As a result, the NAC ultimately handed down the stiffest possible penalty, with Hood now suspended until Oct. 12, 2023.
According to the commission, Hood tested positive for methenolone, which is an anabolic steroid banned at all times for athletes.
In addition to his suspension, Hood was ordered to pay a fine of $1,500, which is 30 percent of his $5,000 purse, along with $489 in attorney fees for the state of Nevada.
Hood was defeated by Martin Buday in the first round of their fight on Contenders Series . This is Martin Buday’s debut against Chris Barnett, UFC roster member on April 16..
After completing his sentence, and paying his fines,
Hood can compete again. To be eligible for licensure in Nevada, he will need to pass a drug test.
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