Ricardo Abreu has been given a four-year sanction by USADA for his second anti-doping policy violation. Abreu is serving a suspension when he was notified of another potential anti-doping violation.
In his second test, Abreu tested positive for 19-norandrosterone (19-NA), the main metabolite of nandrolone, from an out-of-competition test taken this past December 21.
In February, news came out about the second test which led to this second violation. Abreu cited depression as one of the reasons for his downfall. He is said to be retired from MMA.
Payout Perspective:
The news today serves as a mere formality for Abreu who states he is retired from MMA. He was going through personal issues at the time of both positive tests so this might have led him to use these PEDs. If he were to return, he would have to serve out the 4-year suspension. At 33, I do not think this is likely to happen.
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