Former UFC fighter Jon Fitch is the latest MMA fighter to be popped for failing a drug test. Fitch tested positive for PEDs prior to his WSOF 16 title match against Rousimar Palhares.
News of Fitch’s failed test was confirmed by CSAC executive director Andy Foster following an earlier report by MMA Junkie.
The California State Athletic Commission today said onetime UFC and WSOF welterweight title challenger Jon Fitch (26-7-1) was flagged for an “adverse result” following a pre-fight drug test in connection with this past December’s WSOF 16, which aired on NBCSN.
The CSAC, which oversaw the Dec. 13 event at McClellan Conference Center in Sacramento, Calif., performed a CIR test on Fitch’s urine sample and confirmed the result. The commission declined to name the substance for which he was flagged. However, multiple sources close to the fighter indicated the test found elevated levels of testosterone.
The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss such matters publicly.
MMAFighting.com is reporting that Fitch will face a fine and a suspension:
Fitch, 36, will be assessed a nine-month suspension and fined $2,500, the maximum allowable fine under California statutory law given the circumstances.
The sport of MMA continues to darken it’s black eye with yet another championship match being marred in PED talk.