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Russian heavyweight Konstantin Erokhin suspended 12 months for anabolic steroid use. Two-time UFC veteran Konstantin Erokhin has been suspended 12 months and fined $3,300 after testing positive for drostanolone and/or drostanolone metabolites.
Nevada State Athletic Commission officials today issued the suspension and fine at the commission’s monthly meeting in Las Vegas. Drostanolone is an anabolic steroid.
Erokhin’s failed test stemmed from a pre-fight urinalysis at this past December’s The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale event, which took place on Dec. 11 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. On that card, Erokhin lost a lackluster decision to Gabriel Gonzaga. Because Erokhin lost the bout, the result of the contest will stand.
MMAjunkie confirmed with UFC officials that Erokhin (9-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC) was waived after the loss, which saw the Russian drop to 0-2 in his octagon career.
Erokhin did not attend the meeting in person or via phone and did not respond to the commission’s initial complaint, according to NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett.
Erokhin’s order lasts one year from the date of the contest. Should he choose to apply again for a license to compete in Nevada, he will need to cover attorney’s fees for today’s hearing, as well as to pay for and provide clean urine tests 30 days out, 15 days out and three days out from any planned contest.
Nevada State Athletic Commission officials today issued the suspension and fine at the commission’s monthly meeting in Las Vegas. Drostanolone is an anabolic steroid.
Erokhin’s failed test stemmed from a pre-fight urinalysis at this past December’s The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale event, which took place on Dec. 11 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. On that card, Erokhin lost a lackluster decision to Gabriel Gonzaga. Because Erokhin lost the bout, the result of the contest will stand.
MMAjunkie confirmed with UFC officials that Erokhin (9-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC) was waived after the loss, which saw the Russian drop to 0-2 in his octagon career.
Erokhin did not attend the meeting in person or via phone and did not respond to the commission’s initial complaint, according to NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett.
Erokhin’s order lasts one year from the date of the contest. Should he choose to apply again for a license to compete in Nevada, he will need to cover attorney’s fees for today’s hearing, as well as to pay for and provide clean urine tests 30 days out, 15 days out and three days out from any planned contest.
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