News broke last night that Hector Lombard is the latest UFC fighter to fail a drugs test. He tested positive for an anabolic steroid following his unanimous decision win against Josh Burkman at UFC 182 on January 3rd, that was on the same fight card as the Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier bout.
The 37-year-old is a welterweight and Ireland's own competitor in the division, Cathal Pendred, was not surprised at the news.
Lombard is on PEDs!! I am this shocked right now... pic.twitter.com/JG60ZERZvP
— Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) February 10, 2015
Neither was his coach John Kavanagh.
so Hector caught on the juice? in other shocking news water is wet and fire burns. hand out minimum 5yr bans and fighters will think twice.
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) February 10, 2015
The UFC has released the following statement regarding Lombard.
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.
