UFC women’s strawweight fighter Cortney Case tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone in an in-competition drug screen at UFC 211 on May 13th. The test does not mean she took a banned substance as Texas can cite a fighter for elevated T:E levels.
Per MMA Fighting, Casey had a testosterone-to-epitestosterone ration of 5.4:1. Per Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) rules anything over a 4:1 ratio is flagged. The report also notes that she is under suspension for three months on the American Boxing Commission database which results from a failed drug test in Texas.
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The sample from Casey will be further tested via isotope-ratio mass spectrometry to determine if the elevated levels came from testosterone. If that is the case, Casey would be disciplined. Again, we are left here to look at the disclosure forms prior to the fight. Casey did not disclose any substance that might elevate her T:E levels which might have mitigated the fighting. Since nothing was disclosed, a finding via the isotope test of testosterone would mean a suspension.
USADA has not been in contacts with TDLR regarding the test since there has not been a potential anti-doping policy violation at this time. We once again see the potential conflicts between the promoter, its third-party administrator and commissions. Here, Casey will likely be fined and possibly suspended by Texas. Unless there is a banned substance, she may not be suspended at all.
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