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NAC Hands Cynthia Calvillo Longer Suspension Than USADA for Positive Marijuana Test

Cynthia Calvillo will have to wait a little bit longer to make her Octagon return following sanctions handed down by the Nevada Athletic Commission.

During a hearing on Tuesday, the NAC suspended Calvillo for nine months for a positive marijuana test at UFC 219. Last week, USADA announced a six-month sanction for the same offense, and that could have been reduced to three months if Calvillo completed a drug awareness and management program.

Initially, it appeared that Calvillo could return as soon as March 30. With the NAC penalty, the Team Alpha Male product will be out until September 30.