Luis Pena, Tim Elliott among four UFC fighters suspended for positive drug tests

Four UFC fighters have been given suspensions at the latest Nevada Athletic Commission hearing.

On Thursday, the NAC suspended and fined Jamahal Hill, Tim Elliott and Luis Pena for testing positive for cannabis, while Deron Winn was suspended for testing positive for amphetamines.

Elliott (16-11-1 MMA, 5-9 UFC) and Pena (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) each were suspended four and a half months and fined 15 percent of the fight purses from their corresponding bouts. They each received reduced suspensions since they had taken their fights on short notice.

Elliott lost to Brandon Royval on May 30 at UFC on ESPN 9. Pena lost to Khama Worthy on June 27 at UFC on ESPN 12. Both fighters lost by submission.

Hill (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) most recently fought at UFC on ESPN 9 on May 30 and picked up a first-round TKO victory over Klidson Abreu. The win over Abreu was overturned to a no contest due to his violation. He also received a six-month suspension and a fine of 15 percent of his fight purse.

Winn (6-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) received a $1,800 fine and a nine-month suspension for his positive test. The American Kickboxing Academy product most recently competed on March 7 where he fell short to Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 248.

All suspensions are retroactive to the date of the failed tests.

Hill and Elliott’s positive tests came from May 30 collections. Pena’s positive test came from a sample collected July 27. Winn’s positive test came March 7.