‘Cyborg’ Rep Claims Positive Test Due to Post-Fight Therapy for Severe Weight Cut

A representative for Cristiane Justino claims that the fighter’s recently announced anti-doping violation does not involve performance enhancing drugs.Ray Elbe, “Cyborg’s” rep and boyfriend, wrote on The Underground forum that she was likely flagged because of treatment she received for a grueling weight cut leading up to her most recent UFC bout. Justino defeat Lina Lansberg via second-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 95 at a 140-pound catch-weight on Sept. 24. “Not for a steroid, and she has a prescription as part of the post fight therapy she’s been receiving due to the severe weight cut,” Elbe wrote. “This has been known for a few days, and Cris’ doctor has been in direct contact with USADA turning over all the necessary patient files to document the reasons Cris needs the medication.” Justino was flagged by USADA for an out-of-competition sample collected on Dec. 5. The Brazilian’s difficulties making 140 pounds in …

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