Two UFC fighters with a combined UFC record of 2-1 have tested positive following a post-fight drug test, once again.
Kevin Casey, who is already on his second UFC run, tested positive for drostanolone which is a type of steroid in a post. His knockout win at UFC 175 earlier this month over Bubba Bush will likely be overturned. Casey is a The Ultimate Fighter 17 alum, but he was cut from the promotion when he lost to Josh Samman at the finale. After winning 3 fights straight in smaller organizations, including capturing the RFA belt, the UFC decided to give him another chance. It is hard to tell what the UFC will do with him, considering this is his first failed drug test.
On the other hand, Robert Drysdale is in a worse situation. He failed his drug test because he tested positive for an elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio of 12 to 1. Like Casey, his first round finish of Keith Berish at TUF 19 Finale will also be overturned. Even though he’s had one UFC fight, this is his second failed drug test under the UFC banner. Fact is, if you have more failed drug tests than fights in the UFC, things aren’t looking too pretty for you. He was set to make his debut last November at UFC 167, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission would not license him due to failing a drug test, for the same thing, just the ratio being 19.4-1. The limit for T/E is 6 to 1.
The UFC released an official statement on July 30th, 2014:
“The UFC has been notified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that UFC middleweight Kevin Casey and light heavyweight Robert Drysdale failed drug tests following their fights at UFC 175 and The Ultimate Fighter Finale, respectively. Casey tested positive for drostanolone and Drysdale was flagged for an elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio. Both fighters have been temporarily suspended from competition and informed their positive tests violated the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy and Promotional Agreement with Zuffa, LLC. The UFC has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance-enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents by our athletes and will support the NSAC’s determination pending a formal hearing at a later date.”
Until both fighters are scheduled to appear in front of the NSAC, they will receive temporary suspensions. Suspensions will be formally given at the hearing they will be scheduled for, and both fighters will be fined.
We will have more information on this once it becomes available to us, including information regarding official suspensions, fines, etc.
