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UFC middleweight and UFC light heavyweight fighter Robert Drysdale both failed post-fight drug tests following their wins at UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale, respectively.
Kevin Casey, who was recently resigned to the UFC tested positive for drostanolone, which is a steroid. He knocked out Bubba Bush in 61 seconds at UFC 175 in the Fight Pass Prelims. Casey is a TUF 17 alum but lost to Josh Samman at the finale and was released by the UFC. He won three straight fights, including an RFA championship, until he received an offer to return to the promotion. It is hard to tell what the UFC will do with Casey, as this is his second run in the UFC.
On the other hand, Robert Drysdale is in a worse situation as this is his second failed drug test under the UFC banner. Although, he made his UFC debut just earlier this month at TUF 19 Finale. He tested positive for an elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio of 12 to 1. He failed a drug test when he was set to fight at UFC 167, for the same thing.
This was first reported by MMAjunkie.com.
Both fighters will receive temporary suspensions until they face the Nevada State Athletic Commission at the next scheduled hearing. They will receive a fine, a suspension and their fights will be overturned.
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