Basil Hafez, a UFC welterweight, was suspended by the UFC and CSAD after failing a drug test for an unnamed substance. Hafez previously competed in regional promotions, winning titles in CFFC and Fury FC before joining the UFC in 2023. He earned his only UFC win at UFC 302 in 2024 against Mickey Gall, then later lost to Oban Elliott and underwent surgery, which kept him sidelined. Hafez said the failed test resulted from a supplement taken during healing that contained a banned ingredient despite his providing the clinic with a list of prohibited substances. He accepted responsibility for not double-checking and said he would move forward and return to competition.
"“I have bad news for you guys. I've been suspended by the UFC and CSAD because of a mistake that happened during my recovery,” Hafez wrote on social media, announcing his suspension, the length of which is unclear. “I took a supplement during my healing process that ended up containing a banned substance. I had provided the clinic with the banned substance list and made it clear that those ingredients were not allowed, but it still ended up being included in the mix.”"
"“At the end of the day, it falls on me for not double and triple checking before taking it. Being injured and sidelined from the sport I've spent the last 16 years training for has been incredibly rough, both mentally and physically. The could've, would've, should've won't change anything now.”"
"Hafez noted that he'd never before had any issues with a drug test, and planned to learn from the experience. He went on to add that “now it's time to accept the outcome, move forward, and do better in the future. I can't wait to see you guys in the Octagon again.”"
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