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 removed from the fight after testing positive for traces of the anabolic steroid mesterolone, according to her team. The 23-year-old fighter 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.According to Okamura, the positive test occurred at the end of September. Lucindo provided negative drug tests in August and October. If the NSAC ultimately determines that the positive test was caused by a contaminated supplement, Lucindo would likely face a reduced suspension. Lucindo, from Brazil, is one of the most promising prospects in the 115-pound division. She is currently ranked number 7 by the UFC.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 and not intentional use. We are working diligently, in collaboration with Drug Free Sports and the UFC, to identify the source of this contamination.
Tiago Okamura, Lucindo’s manager
