Israel Adesanya rules out steroid use and blames marijuana for pectoral abnormality: 'I'm not going to stop'

I. Adesanya ruled out the use of steroids as the cause of the pectoral anomaly. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @stylebender

After the gala presentation against Paulo borrachinha, UFC 253, when he defended his middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg.), there were rumors about the possible use of steroids by Israel adesanya. The subject arose after images circulated of an anomaly on the champion's chest. Seeking to end the controversy, the Nigerian gave his opinion on the condition.

“My pituitary gland was checked. Hormone levels are good, as are estrogen and testosterone levels. Yesterday we had an ultrasound and a mammogram for the first time. To be honest, I'm not living very healthily. Like smoking weed, that's what the UFC doctor said. He said I need to stop, but I said I'm not going to stop, just slow down,” said Adesanya, in an interview with 'Ariel Helwani's MMA Show'.

Putting an end to the controversy, Israel is preparing for another important step in his career. Recently, the president of the UFC, Dana White, confirmed his interest in promoting a superfight between the Nigerian and the new light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg.), Jan Blachowicz.

If selected to face the Pole, Adesanya will have the opportunity to win a second title in different divisions within the company. There is still no prediction about when the dispute will take place. What is certain is that the two will exchange forces in 2021.

Middleweight champion since October 2019, Israel, is now one of the main names in Ultimate. Undefeated in his MMA career, the fighter has 20 positive results in a row.

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