Nine WEC 45 competitors tested negative for steroids and drugs, according to an e-mail distributed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday.

Headliners Donald Cerrone and Ed Ratcliff, as well as Anthony Njokuani, Joseph Benavidez, Scott Jorgensen, Zachary Micklewright, Chad George, Brad Pickett and Erik Koch were all tested in conjunction with their participation at WEC 45 on Dec. 19 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Cerrone submitted Ratcliff in the third round to preserve his No. 1 lightweight contender standing.