UFC heavyweight Walt Harris has tested positive for a banned substance, leading to his withdrawal from an upcoming fight. Read more about the situation and Harris’s response.
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| UFC heavyweight Walt Harris has tested positive for a banned substance. |
| He is unable to compete in the UFC until the case is resolved. |
| Harris believes the banned substance came from an unapproved supplement. |
| He apologized to his opponent and expressed his willingness to cooperate with the UFC and USADA. |
| Harris has not fought since his loss to Marcin Tybura in June 2021. |
UFC heavyweight Walt Harris has tested positive for a banned substance, forcing him to withdraw from his scheduled UFC Fight Night bout against Josh Parisian. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has confirmed the positive test result and stated that Harris is currently ineligible to compete in the UFC until the case is resolved.
Harris took to Twitter to address the situation, expressing his belief that the banned substance came from a supplement he had trusted throughout his career. However, he admitted that the supplement was never approved by USADA, and he takes responsibility for not checking prior to using it. Despite the positive test, Harris maintains that he is not a cheater.
Apologizing to Parisian, Harris expressed his willingness to work with the UFC and USADA to resolve the issue in the coming weeks. USADA acknowledged Harris’s statement and emphasized their commitment to determining the facts and appropriate consequences.
Harris, with a record of 13-10, 1 NC, has not competed since his loss to Marcin Tybura in June 2021. The 40-year-old Alabama native was aiming to break his three-fight losing streak.
Summary
| Key Points |
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| UFC heavyweight Walt Harris has tested positive for a banned substance. |
| He is unable to compete in the UFC until the case is resolved. |
| Harris believes the banned substance came from an unapproved supplement. |
| He apologized to his opponent and expressed his willingness to cooperate with the UFC and USADA. |
| Harris has not fought since his loss to Marcin Tybura in June 2021. |
