Siver Suspended After Failing UFC 168 Drug Test

Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, released a statement today regarding UFC featherweight Dennis Siver:

 

“Dennis Siver has been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for testing positive for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) following his fight at UFC 168 in Las Vegas, Nev. The UFC has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance-enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents. Siver will serve a nine-month suspension and must also pass a drug test upon the conclusion of the suspension before receiving clearance from NSAC to compete again.”