Two Dana White’s Contender Series Competitors Suspended by Nevada Commission

Two fighters who competed on the latest season of Dana White’s Contender Series were suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday.

Lukasz Brzeski was suspended nine months and fined $750 after testing positive for clomiphene in relation to his third-round submission victory against Dylan Potter at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Sept. 14. Brzeski, who received a UFC contract for his efforts, will be eligible to return to action on June 14, 2022. Clomiphene is typically used to treat infertility in women, but it can also help regulate estrogen levels for someone who may have been using performance enhancing drugs.

It’s unclear if the positive test will affect Brzeski’s status with the UFC. The Krakow, Poland native is 9-1-1 as a professional with eight victories coming inside the distance.

Meanwhile, Muin Gafurov was suspended for six months and fined $750 after testing positive for the diuretic canrenone in relation to a split-decision loss to Chad Anheliger on Sept. 7. Gafurov’s sanction ends on March 8.

Gafurov has complied a 16-4 record as a professional that notably includes a six-bout stint with Singapore-based promotion One Championship.