UFC suspends Jaqueline Amorim for six months after drug test failure

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

UFC suspends Jaqueline Amorim for six months after drug test failure
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Jaqueline Amorim has accepted a six-month suspension from the UFC due to a positive test for ostarine, a prohibited substance. This suspension follows an investigation that indicated a contaminated supplement is likely the cause. Amorim's flagged samples were collected on July 29 and August 17 during out-of-competition testing. A former IBJJF champion, Amorim, age 31, is currently 11-2 in MMA and 5-2 within the UFC. She is set to be eligible for competition starting February 17, 2027. Amorim has no prior history of drug testing issues.

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  • •Amorim tested positive for ostarine, linked to supplement contamination.
  • •Suspension begins following July and August out-of-competition tests.
  • •Amorim holds a professional record of 11-2 in MMA.
  • •She will be eligible to return on February 17, 2027.
  • •Investigation revealed no intent to use prohibited substances.
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  • 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC suspends Jaqueline Amorim for failed drug test, concludes tainted supplement
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