Cung Le recently posted a picture of himself looking buffer than he used to which got the attention of the media. The picture was posted on his Instagram page where he was seen flexing his muscles. Le told reporters that the pictures was a result of pure luck and that It was taken in the perfect light, snapped at the perfect time.
But it was more than that as accordingly, the better fit Le is assisted by a Human Growth Hormone.
UFC announced that Le tested positive for HGH following his Aug. 23 loss to Michael Bisping in Macau, China. Bisping won the fight by fourth-round TKO.
According to the UFC website "UFC middleweight Cung Le tested positive for an excess level of Human Growth Hormone in his system following his fight at UFC Fight Night in Macao, China on August 23. Due to his positive test result, Le was suspended by the UFC and notified that he violated the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy and Promotional Agreement with Zuffa, LLC. The UFC has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance-enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents by our athletes. Le will serve a nine-month suspension and, at its conclusion, will need to pass a drug test before competing in the UFC again."
Le told MMA Junkie's John Morgan and vehemently denied the accusations. He said "Literally, I just came off the scale and it was a moment, 'I'm so light. I gave it a flex and someone caught it in perfect lighting. If I would look like that all the time, I would be happy, but I don't. It was just because of that moment. Everyone can talk all they want."
Cung Le is a Vietnamese-American mixed martial artist, actor, and former Sanshou kickboxer currently competing as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has an MMA Record of 12 total fight, with 9 wins and three losses. His win came with 8 knockouts and one decision. Currently Le is holding a record of 2-1 with the UFC.
Le is perhaps best known in mixed martial arts for competing in Strikeforce, holding a record of 7-1 with the organization before its demise.
