Mirko Filipovic has officially been suspended two years by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for his use of human growth hormone prior to a scheduled bout against Anthony Hamilton at UFC Fight Night in South Korea.
“Filipovic, 41, admitted to the use, attempted use, and possession of human growth hormone (HGH) following an out-of-competition test conducted on November 4, 2015 in Zagreb, Croatia,” a statement from USADA read. “On the day he was tested, prior to any results being reported, Filipovic contacted the UFC to advise them that he had been using HGH in violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.