C. Sonnen (photo) recently retired from MMA. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Caught in two doping tests in recent months, which culminated in his retirement from MMA, Chael Sonnen He opened up about the matter and admitted that he actually tried to cheat the system because he didn't know he would be tested.
More than a month before the fight that would take place with Wanderlei Silva in July, at UFC 175, Sonnen underwent a surprise anti-doping test, which detected two banned substances, anastrozole and clomiphene, which are on the list of bans from WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency. Anastrozole is considered an aromatase inhibitor, also applied after steroid use. Clomiphene helps increase the body's production of testosterone, as Sonnen was a supporter of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), which was banned at the beginning of the year.
REMEMBER THE SONNEN CASE:
- Sonnen fails doping test and leaves UFC 175
- North American announces retirement from MMA
- After retirement, Sonnen falls back into doping
- Sonnen receives two-year suspension after doping cases
A few days later, the North American was also caught with GH, the growth hormone, and erythropoietin. 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.
In an interview with the “Talk is Jericho” podcast, Sonnen stated that, at the time, he was surprised by an exam carried out so far in advance of a fight. “I didn’t think I would be tested for the next 44 days. I tried to game the system. I was caught in a surprise test that took place 44 days before the fight. In this environment, we are normally tested on the night of the fight, so whatever you did, you need to appear clean on the day of the fight”, explained the former fighter. “In my case, I never tried to defend myself. I received the substances through a doctor's prescription, but it was against the rules and I knew it”, he added.
Due to the controversy, Sonnen has received a two-year suspension if he decides to return to compete in MMA, in addition to having to work closely with the Nevada Athletic Commission to educate fighters about drug testing and help the organization further improve drug policy. the subject in the future.
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