Bad news has come for former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum.
Following an out-of-competition drug test back in April 2018, the 41-year-old tested positive for “trenbolone and its metabolite epitrenbolone,” per an official ruling by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Furthermore, because of the policy violation, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt has received a two-year ban.
Werdum’s ineligibility period started back on May 22, 2018, the date of his provisional suspension. According to the UFC’s anti-doping policy, trenbolone is prohibited at all times since it’s an Anabolic Agent. Although Fabricio already received his suspension, he will still be eligible for future tests, which is the norm for all athletes who violate said rules.