Matheus Nicolau is suspended for a year after being caught doping

TUF Brasil 4 participant was caught in an anti-doping test in October last year

Laerte Viana

30/03/2017 | 12:01

M. Nicolau (photo) was notified of an alleged case of doping. Photo: Disclosure

M. Nicolau (photo) was suspended for doping. Photo: Disclosure

USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) announced this Wednesday the Brazilian's sentence Matheus Nicolau, caught in an anti-doping test in October 2016. The flyweight was suspended for a period of one year due to the use of the banned substance Anostrozole.

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The exam was held on October 13 last year, when Nicolau was preparing to face the Japanese Ulka Sasaki in the UFC Sao Paulo. The penalty was applied retroactively, which allows the fighter to return to action in October this year.

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Nicolau, 23 years old, had two fights in the UFC. In the first of them, he beat his colleague from TUF Brasil 4 Bruno Korea by completion. He then overcame former title challenger John Moraga in June 2016. In total, he has 12 wins, one setback and one draw as a professional.