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 situation, suspecting a contaminated supplement. 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 However, she was withdrawn from the fight after testing positive for traces of the anabolic steroid mesterolone, according to her team. The 23-year-old 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.According to Okamura, the positive test was conducted at the end of September. Lucindo had tested negative in August and October. If the NSAC ultimately determines that the positive result was due to a contaminated supplement, Lucindo will likely face a reduced suspension. Lucindo, from Brazil, is one of the most outstanding 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.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
