Chael Sonnen defends Overeem in the doping case and criticizes the press
Known for his always controversial and sometimes contradictory statements, Chael Sonnen attacked once again. However, the North American's target was not his rival Anderson Silva, but the journalists who cover MMA. The fighter criticized the media for “condemning” Dutchman Alistair Overrem for being caught in a surprise doping test at UFC 147.
Sonnen, who came to criticize the high level of testosterone level found in the examination of Alistiar Overeem, this time he complained about the journalists, stating that the Dutch heavyweight was the target of the “incompetence” of the specialist press, which hampered the progress of the case.
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“Congratulations to the media. Just when I think your incompetence cannot reach any higher level, Overeem's story comes out. You guys screwed up the case alistair overeem. Whether it is repairable? I doubt it". Sonnen said.
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According to Chael, it has not yet been proven that the Dutch heavyweight used any prohibited substance, but due to his altered exam, the Nevada Athletic Commission requested an explanation from the fighter.
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“If I am a member of the media and someone tells me that alistair overeem failed a drug test, the first thing I'm going to ask is: What substance did he test positive for? alistair overeem didn’t test positive for anything,” Sonnen said. “Ah, he has a high epitestosterone level. This is not illegal. This is outside the norm. That's a red flag. This is a red flag, and Alistair will need an explanation”, concluded the American