Anabolic Steroids Used in UFC

There has been a media frenzy surrounding the steroid use at the Olympics this year in Beijing, not only the steroid use but the administration of steroid testing itself has come under question. We have since witnessed report of steroid use in the NFL, Major League Soccer and now the UFC has found use of anabolic steroids amongst the fighters of UFC 89.

Chis leben, born Portland, Oregon, tested positive for the use of the anabolic steroid Stanozolol, commonly referred to as Winstrol.

Winstrol is commonly used by bodybuilders in the cutting phase of their training as it has a low estrogenic conversion rate meaning minimal water and fat retention, ideal for the performing athlete.

A random drugs test taken after Leben was defeated by Michael Bisping during UFC 89 showed a positive test for the banned substance and means that Chris will receive a nine month suspension along with a fine of one third his fight earnings.

All fighters may be required to take a random drugs test and it has been said that of all fighters tested that night in England, Leben was the only positive result.

This proves that all athletes, no matter from what sport, need to stay clear of steroids for sale as there seems no way around the random drugs tests.