Overeem releases letter and blames anti-inflator for doping

Oveerem blames anti-inflammatory drugs for doping and says he is innocent. Photo: Josh Hedges

alistair overeem released, this Monday, a letter justifying the high level of testosterone in his anti-doping test. The Dutch athlete, who was caught earlier this month in a surprise exam before UFC 146, will be judged this Tuesday by the Nevada Athletic Commission, the entity responsible for the exam.

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In the letter, which you can see in full below, Alistair says he is against doping and will prove to everyone that he did not try to benefit from the use of prohibited substances. The Dutchman also stated that the high level of testosterone in his test was caused by an anti-inflation drug, which the athlete used to treat a rib injury.

“I absolutely do not believe in or use doping substances. I am a clean fighter and I will do whatever it takes to prove that to everyone,” said Overeem.

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But even if he is acquitted, Overeem is already out of the fight against junior gypsy on May 26th, in Las Vegas, considering that Ultimate called up the North American Frank mir for a heavyweight title fight.

Check out the letter below alistair overeem:

“To my friends and fans,

I am deeply saddened to announce that on Friday, April 20th, I respectfully withdrew from the May 26th event so that I can request a postponement until my situation with the Nevada State Athletic Commission is resolved.

I cannot express how sorry I am to the Commission, to Junior dos Santos, to the fans, to UFC owners and employees, to my friends and family, and to anyone else who was affected.

I absolutely do not believe in or use doping substances. I am a clean fighter and I will do whatever it takes to prove that to everyone.

Before 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 medicine. Although I didn't know it, I realize it's my job to know what I'm putting into my body.

I respect the members of the Nevada Commission, 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 coming days and weeks.

Friends and fans, I ask for your patience as I work through this issue. Please support me. I promise to return to the octagon soon.”

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