V. Belfort. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Vitor belfort stated that he acted with a low level of testosterone in his body in his last fight, when he knocked out Dan Henderson in a devastating way in Goiânia, on November 9th.
The Brazilian is one of the supporters of Testosterone Replacement Treatment (TRT), generally prescribed for fighters over 35 years old (who, due to their age, have low hormone production) or diagnosed with hypogonadism – which is the case of Belfort. Thus, they can reach the hormonal concentration permitted by regulation, something that would not be possible through natural means.
Even though it is legalized by some athletic commissions, the method is one of the most controversial issues in MMA today. However, in an interview with the North American website MMA Fighting, Belfort stated that, despite using the treatment, his body did not have the permitted testosterone limit.
“My testosterone level was very low in my last fight,” he said. “I have all the tests to prove that I have a disease [hypogonadism]. It’s very simple”, concluded the fighter.
Belfort's rival that night, Henderson also uses the TRT. Even so, no fighter who played in Goiânia was caught in anti-doping tests.
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That's it, Belfa 2014, the middle strap will probably be yours
I even believe it... the guy almost punched him off the ground and told me he had a low testosterone level? Ah, stop lying, it would be impossible because testosterone is a hormone responsible for the strength, explosion and growth of muscles and you can see that he is very strong and healthy and he has little hormone with no chance of wearing that hat and those muscles, that goes against the natural rule of being a man is trained, if this is impossible, ask a physical education teacher or nutritionist for you to see or search on google and he will give you the answer