UFC middleweight Ricardo Abreu became the latest fighter flagged for a potential UFC Anti-Doping Policy violation.
UFC officials on Sunday issued a statement that it had been notified of the infraction by the United States Anti-Doping Agency, which administers the promotion’s anti-doping program.
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“The UFC organization was notified that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Ricardo Abreu of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection,” read the statement.
“USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.”
Abreu is 5-1 as a professional fighter with a 1-1 record in the UFC. His last trip to the Octagon was a split-decision loss to Jake Collier at UFC Fight Night 68 more than a year ago.
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