Lavar Johnson cut by the UFC following failed UFC 157 drug test

It was announced earlier this week that UFC heavyweight Lavar Johnson had tested positive for elevated testosterone levels following his UFC 157 loss.

The California State Athletic Commission handed Johnson a nine-month suspension and very shortly after it was announced by numerous sources that the AKA fighter had been released by the UFC as well.

Johnson (17-7) lost a unanimous decision at UFC 157 against Brendan Schaub. According to MMAJunkie.com his T/E levels following the loss were at 6.6-to-1 which according to the commission was consistent with the administration of a steroid.

Johnson did not mention in his pre-fight medical questionnaire that he was on TRT.

“Big” leaves the UFC with a 2-2 record and exits on a two-fight losing streak.

 

 

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