Today the USADA suspended UFC middleweight and 2 xIBJJF worlds silver medallist Ricardo Abreu for two years after he tested positive for two steroid metabolites (norandrosterone and noretiocholanolone) in an out-of-competition test. This means that Abreu is banned from the UFC until July 1, 2018.
The two metabolites are of the anabolic steroid nandrolone.
Ricardo Abreu, mostly known by his nickname ‘Demente’ (Demented), is a former 2x Silver medalist at the IBJJF world championships. After focusing his career in MMA, he joined the UFC in 2014.
He also participated in Copa Podio heavyweight GP and won the Brazil trials for the Abu Dhabi World Pro.
Demente” joins 3 more UFC fighters who have received 2 year bans due to doping: Mirko Cro Cop, Gleison Tibau and Chad Mendes.
Demente’s MMA debut came on July 2011. Demente trained with Black House and Team Punishment before his first MMA fight which ended quickly with a win by submission.
Demente vs Roger Gracie at the 2010 Worlds finals:
