Sonnen is caught in a new anti-doping test Photo: Bruno Ferreira/SUPER LUTASS
the situation of Chael Sonnen in the UFC it is increasingly complicated. After being caught in a surprise anti-doping test before UFC 175, with the results announced on the 10th, the controversial North American was caught in another test. This time Sonnen's test showed GH, the growth hormone, and erythropoietin. In the first test, the fighter had been caught using HCG, anastrozole and clomiphene, which he justified using to combat sexual impotence resulting from hypogonadism. After the announcement of the first case, Sonnen announced his retirement from MMA.
The result, announced by the Nevada Athletic Commission, on Saturday night (28), puts Sonnen in a complicated situation for the trial of the case, which does not yet have a date set. The use of the same substances was one of the actions of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who created the largest doping network in the history of sport.
Growth hormone is an anabolic widely used by bodybuilders. While erythropoietin acts to increase the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the muscles, thus increasing resistance and vigor*.
*with Alexandre Matos
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