Jerrel Venetiaan

Jerrel Venetiaan is a retired Dutch kickboxer and mixed martial artist who fought in K-1. As a MMA fighter he fought in Pride Fighting Championships.

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing

2004 King Of The Ring World GP runner up
2003 King Of The Ring Europe GP runner up
2003 K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Basel Champion
2001 K-1 Holland GP 2001 in Arnhem Champion
WKA European professional champion

Failed drug test

K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Basel

On May 30, 2003, Venetiaan failed a drug test prior to K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Basel. He tested positive for elevated testosterone. The test indicated Venetiaan's testosterone level was 500 times higher before winning the tournament trophy.