Gracie Fails Drug Test, Suspended
Josh Gross Jun 14, 2007
Mixed martial arts icon Royce
Gracie (Pictures), best known as the slender
gi-wearing Brazilian who twisted oversized competitors into knots
during the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, tested
positive for traces of Nandrolone, a commonly used anabolic
steroid, following his decision win over Kazushi Sakuraba (Pictures), June 2 in Los Angeles, the
California State Athletic Commission revealed Thursday.
Gracie (14-3-3) has been suspended from June 2, 2007 through May 30, 2008, and is fined $2,500, the maximum penalty by the CSAC. The 40-year-old member of the legendary fighting family has until July 13 to appeal the suspension to the CSAC.
Calls to Gracie's representatives were not immediately returned.
Gracie (14-3-3) has been suspended from June 2, 2007 through May 30, 2008, and is fined $2,500, the maximum penalty by the CSAC. The 40-year-old member of the legendary fighting family has until July 13 to appeal the suspension to the CSAC.
Calls to Gracie's representatives were not immediately returned.
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