Iasmin Lucindo out of action due to failed doping test
UFC strawweight fighter Iasmin Lucindo was forced to withdraw from her scheduled fight next month due to a failed drug test. Her team is investigating the case as a possible supplement contamination. Lucindo, with a record of 18-6, was scheduled to face Gillian Robertson (16-8) at UFC Fight Night on December 13th. However, she was withdrawn from the fight after testing positive for traces of the anabolic steroid mesterolone, as confirmed by her team. The 23-year-old has been temporarily suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, while her team investigates the cause of the test failure. Lucindo denies having knowingly ingested the prohibited substance.Okamura added that the positive result occurred at the end of September. Lucindo provided negative drug tests in August and October. If the NSAC determines that the positive test was caused by a contaminated supplement, Lucindo could face a reduced suspension. There has been a long history of contaminated supplement cases involving UFC athletes. Lucindo, from Brazil, is one of the most promising prospects in the 115-pound division. She is currently ranked number 7 by the UFC and has a record of 5-2. Her last victory was against Angela Hill by decision in August.Iasmin has not knowingly used any prohibited substance and, based on the amount and type of metabolites detected, we firmly believe that this is a case of contamination rather than intentional use,” declared Tiago Okamura, Lucindo’s manager.
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