Cynthia Calvillo suspended for six months after UFC 219 test failure

Cynthia Calvillo suspended for six months after UFC 219 test failure

Cynthia Calvillo has been suspended for her use of marijuana at UFC 219.

By Oscar Willis - 7 Mar 2018

Strawweight prospect Cynthia Calvillo has been suspended for six months after testing positive for marijuana metabolites during the in-competition window at UFC 219.

Calvillo potentially faced a punishment of up to one year for the infraction, but was instead given half that by the UFC’s anti-doping partner USADA, back dating to December 30, 2017. Calvillo may be able to reduce that suspension to three months, so long as she passes a USADA approved ‘drug awareness and management’ program.

Technically, because Calvillo failed the test in the state of Nevada, the Nevada State Athletic Commission could yet hand down a stricter punishment.

Calvillo is considered one of the up and comers in the UFC’s 115-pound division, although she suffered a setback at the aforementioned UFC 219 when she lost to Carla Esparza by decision.

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