Francisco Rivera ’s USADA suspension is up in July, and he hopes he’s able to return to his original home. Rivera (11-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC) tested positive for banned substance clenbuterol during an out-of-competition urine sample collected on July 23, 2016, and was subsequently handed a four-year suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). He has not competed since, and was recently given a license to compete anywhere in California, leading to a scheduled bout on March 20 for the promotion LXF, but the coronavirus outbreak forced the event to be canceled. Now, with his USADA suspension set to be completed in three months’ time, “Cisco” said he’d love nothing more than a final chance to prove his worth inside the UFC octagon. “I know I can still put on great shows,” Rivera told MMA Junkie.
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With USADA suspension nearing completion, Francisco Rivera eyes final UFC run – MMA Junkie