Overview

• His ban runs until July 11, 2026, provided he remains under contract with the promotion.
• Samples collected out of competition on June 20 and July 5 in Minnesota and in competition on June 28 at UFC 317 tested positive for Drostanolone, its metabolite, testosterone metabolites, and a tamoxifen metabolite.
• CSAD’s analysis determined that the detected concentrations were consistent with use before his June 16 UFC onboarding despite his failure to disclose that history.
• Hines’s full cooperation, including a detailed interview and timeline of substance use, led to a reduction from a potential two-year suspension to one year.
• The Nevada State Athletic Commission retains jurisdiction over his UFC 317 in-competition result and will conduct a separate adjudication.