Strikeforce star Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos will lose her 145-pound women's title after she tested positive for a steroid.
The California State Athletic Commission announced drug tests related to a Dec. 17 championship bout with Hiroko Yamanaka revealed the presence of stanozolol metabolites in the urine sample provided by Santos.
From Rgj.com:
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker had a more measured response in a prepared statement:
"Strikeforce has not seen the test results regarding Ms. Santos. However, we have a consistent and strong stance against any use of performance-enhancing drugs. We also have a long history of supporting effective drug testing of athletes by authorized regulatory bodies.
"Therefore, we will closely monitor the matter and will work with the California State Athletic Commission regarding any information we may be asked to provide. We also recognize that Ms. Santos has administrative process rights under California law and we hope that she is not prejudged before she has the opportunity to exercise such rights."
The test result means a $2,500 fine and a suspension of Santos' license to fight in California.
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