Lucindo Out of UFC Combat Due to Doping: Contaminated Supplements Investigated

Iasmin Lucindo out of action due to doping test

UFC strawweight fighter Iasmin Lucindo was forced to withdraw from her scheduled fight next month due to a positive drug test result. 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, as confirmed by her team. The 23-year-old athlete has been temporarily suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, while her team investigates the cause of the adverse result. Lucindo denies having knowingly ingested the prohibited substance.

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. 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

According to Okamura, the positive result occurred at the end of September. Lucindo had provided negative results in drug tests in August and October. If the NSAC determines that the positive result 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. He is currently ranked number 7 in the UFC rankings and number 9 in the division, with a record of 5-2. His last victory was against Angela Hill by decision in August.