As a combat sports, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is not exempted from steroid controversies. In fact, there are already a handful of UFC fighters who were suspended because of their use of anabolic steroids. The sports organization is not bothered by these numbers and confident that it is not yet considered rampant as compared to other leagues like baseball and football. But for people watching these fighters brawl in the cage, they could see that most of these fighters are on something.

Are these fighters clean? Maybe yes and maybe not. A hot issue circulating on the web right now is the alleged use of steroids or HGH of one of the UFC’s greatest fighter, Anderson Silva. Though some MMA writers are wondering why this issue is hitting the net when Chael Sonnen’s guilty plea on money laundering was reported. Is this a sort of a strategy trying to shift the focus of the MMA fans to Silva? This is just a speculation. It’s up to the readers to decide.

Silva on Steroids?

Here is the reason why Silva’s alleged use of steroid or growth hormone immediately stirred discussions on online forums. According to WatchKalibRun website the information from Sherdog.com showed that Anderson Silva might also be cheating because of several bottles of supplements caught on cam while he was being interviewed. Pictures of the alleged supplements and drug paraphernalia are common to athletes on steroids.

Pencaps syringes, with brand name Novofine 31 G, are used to inject the body with insulin or hormones. Though these syringes can be used by a diabetic, it is still possible that it is being used to inject performance enhancing substances. Bottles of supplements were also seen in the house of Silva but these are legal supplements. Taking vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements is common to professional athletes.

A diuretic is also captured on camera but according to online sources, this is a legal diuretic approved by the NFL and the Olympics. But fans will always ask questions. Athletes on steroids usually take diuretics to mask the effects of the drug or to clean their system faster. This is one way of beating the steroid tests.

Let’s wait if Anderson Silva will react on these insinuations. He has a very good fight record and rumors about steroids could ruin his reputation.

After Testosterone Suspension, Sonnen Admitted to Fraud Charges

Chael Sonnen’s career is in jeopardy. His scheduled fight against Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 128 could be slashed from the main event. The UFC is not giving any comments at the moment. Online sources said that the sentencing on March 28 will put Chael Sonnen on 2 years probation, payment of $10,000 fine and revocation of his realtor license.

According to the district attorney’s office, Sonnen was involved in a transaction that was “designed to conceal or disguise the ownership and control of the proceeds of wire fraud.” “This office will continue to aggressively prosecute real estate professionals who committed the mortgage fraud that contributed to this country’s economic downturn and wreaked havoc on our community’s housing market,” said U. S. Attorney Dwight Holton, District of Oregon. The maximum sentence for money laundering is 20 years and a fine of $500,000.

Sonnen’s suspension from the CSAC is still in effect after he was tested positive for testosterone. He was caught after his fight with Silva which he lost. He should be serving one year suspension but his appeal convinced the CSAC to reduce the sanction to 6 months. Sonnen argued that he was on hormone replacement therapy and the sports commission knows about his medical condition.

Trackback URI | Comments RSS