Former Bellator champion is caught in a doping test and receives suspension

E. Newton (photo) was caught doing anti-doping. Photo: Disclosure/Bellator

Former Bellator light heavyweight champion, Emanuel Newton is yet another fighter on the list of those caught in anti-doping tests in 2015. The American was caught with marijuana in his system shortly after his last fight, on February 27th. , when he lost his title to Liam McGeary.

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As a result, the North American organization imposed a 90-day suspension on the athlete, in addition to a fine of US$3. Although the complete results were not released by the Mohegan Department of Athletic Regulation, the entity that regulated the event, it was decided to suspend the athlete as part of a zero tolerance policy for prohibited drugs.

In a statement, Bellator accepted the test results. “It is important for all athletes to comply with the rules established by government commissions. We fully support the commission in its decision. We look forward to seeing Mr Newton return to active duty once he has served his suspension,” he said.

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