Pezão (left) hugs Hunt (right) after a duel in Australia. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
One of the biggest fights between heavyweights in the history of Ultimate has just received a huge asterisk and should turn into a I didn't answer (fight without result) in the next few days. According to the website “MMA Junkie”, after the five-round battle that culminated in a historic draw against Mark Hunt at UFC Fight Night 33, on December 7th, the Brazilian Antonio Pezão was caught in the anti-doping test showing high levels of testosterone. In addition to the annulment of the result, Pezão will also lose the fight of the night bonus he earned (around R$116) and will receive a nine-month suspension. The organization also clarified that Antônio Silva's case is related to poor administration of the use of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).
“Silva has an approval for the use of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and was in compliance with therapeutic guidelines in all pre-fight tests carried out before the event. His test results on the day of the event indicated a testosterone level outside the permitted limit. Silva has been informed that the elevated testosterone level is a violation of his promotional agreement with Zuffa and the fighter conduct policy,” the UFC stated, also on the North American website.
on your profile on Twitter, Dana White, one of the biggest enthusiasts of the fight between Hunt and Pezão, regretted what happened. “I loved this fight”, wrote the manager, who had first published only a sign of sadness on the microblog network and then stated that the New Zealander is a “tough” guy. To “MMA Junkie”, Mark Hunt He said he was surprised by the result of his opponent's anti-doping test and preferred not to comment on the issue. On the other hand, he celebrated the fact that the Brazilian's bonus will now be transferred to his bank account.
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