The UFC pulled Hector Lombard from his scheduled UFC 186 bout against Rory MacDonald earlier today and it has now been revealed that Lombard was pulled from the fight after failing his UFC 182 drug test for desoxymethyltestosterone.
The news of the failed drug test was reported by Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting on Tuesday afternoon after he was given the result from Nevada Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett.
Lombard defeated Josh Burkman on the UFC 182 pay-per-view by unanimous decision and he will likely be on the Nevada Athletic Commission meeting next week to receive a temporary suspension.
According to Wikipedia, “desoxymethyltestosterone is an anabolic steroid. It was one of the first designer steroids to be marketed as a performance-enhancing drug to athletes and bodybuilders. In animal studies it has been found to bind to the androgen receptor about as half as strongly as dihydrotestosterone, and caused side effects that are typical of 17α-alkylated steroids, such as liver damage when taken in higher dosages and left ventricular hypertrophy.”
On early Tuesday evening, the UFC released a statement on the failed drug test of Lombard and the promotion has informed the fighter he has violated the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy and Promotional Agreement with Zuffa.
“The UFC has been notified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that UFC welterweight Hector Lombard has tested positive for a banned substance following his fight at UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier on Jan. 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nev. 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. As a result of his positive test, Lombard has been informed that he has violated the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy and Promotional Agreement with Zuffa, LLC. The UFC will cooperate with the commission on the matter and fully supports Lombard’s right to a due process hearing before the commission.”