Ett oannonoserat dopingprov i samband med UFC:145 visade att Alistair Overeem hade kraftigt förhöjda testosteronnivåer. Idag ställs Overeem inför Nevadas idrottskommission (NSAC) för att ansöka om en MMA-licens så att han kan få tävla igen. Det väntas bli svårt. Overeem skulle mött Junior dos Santos på UFC:146 men nu går chansen över till Frank Mir istället. Overeem har nyligen uttalat sig om dopinganklagelserna. Läs uttalandet i sin helhet här.
Alistair Overeem:
”To my friends and fans,
I am deeply saddened to announce that on Friday, April 20, I respectfully withdrew from the May 26 event so that I can request a continuance until my situation with the Nevada State Athletic Commission is resolved.
I cannot express how sorry I am to the Commission, Junior Dos Santos, the fans, the owners and employees of the UFC, my friends and family and anyone else who this has affected.
I absolutely do not believe in, nor do I use performance-enhancing drugs. I am a clean fighter and I will do whatever it takes to prove this to everyone.
Prior to the UFC 146 press conference in March, I aggravated an old rib injury on my left side. My doctor prescribed, and I accepted, an anti-inflammatory medication that was mixed with testosterone. I was completely unaware that testosterone was one of the ingredients in the medication. Although I was unaware, I do realize it is my job to know what I am putting into my body.
I respect the Nevada Commissioners and Executive Director Keith Kizer and what they are doing to keep
the sport of mixed martial arts regulated and safe for athletes. I look forward to working with them in the days and weeks ahead.
Friends and fans, I ask for your patience as I work through this matter. Please support me. I promise to return to the Octagon soon.”
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