Official M-1 Global statement in regards to Drug Testing throughout the Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament
Posted on January 21, 2011, 10:19 AM by Anton GurevichM-1 Global clarified its position regarding drug testing at the upcoming Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament. It was reported earlier here on LowKick.com that M-1 will ask for strict drug testing for all participants of the tournament, which will mark its first round on February 12th in New Jersey.
We contacted M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan to comment on the situation, getting the following response:
"M-1 Global's official position is that we are going to abide by the tournament rules and regulations which were established with our partners, Showtime and Strikeforce. We are happy with the regulations of whatever state's athletic commission bouts come under the auspices of."
It should be noted once again that during last Tuesday's press conference in Russia, M-1 Global CEO Vadim Finkelstein never spoke about strict drug testing as an ultimatum for Fedor's participation in the tournament. However, M-1 are still expected to request advanced testing throughout the tournament.
Fedor Emelianenko's first round opponent Antonio Silva was tested positive for the anabolic steroid Boledone (testosterone booster) back in 2008, which was later claimed by "Bigfoot" as a necessary step in his Acromegaly treatment.
Stay tuned to LowKick.com for more news on Fedor vs. Bigfoot.
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The Bigfoot suffers from Acromegaly? wow, I feel sorry for him, but that explains his strange build and facial characteristics.
Its funny how most of these fighters have medical excuses for their steroid use yet none of them disclose it when they find out that they allegedly need it. Its until they get caught that all of a sudden they have medical reasons.
Well I think in there minds saying you have medical reason is better that saying "Yes, I wanted to build muscle and strength so I took steroids against the rules so I could beat my opponents without anyone realizing I did more than just train."
ya i agree... bigfoot gave himself ****ing acromegaly as an excuse for a testosterone booster... im sure nobody realised there was anything wrong with him before that
Looked up some info and it seems some steroids do lower testoterone levels, but Im definitely no expert and Silva also sued the CASC for their banning of him. That disease caused enlarged hands face and lips and can effect your voice as well.
Exactly, it is also responsible for various types of cancer among other bad things. That is why I said, im sorry for him. I hope that he is among the small treatable percentage of this genetic anomally.
I'm not an expert yet (im working on it) but here is one of the side effects of testosterone enchaced steroids. Basically when the testosterone levels rise high enough, your body tries to counter that amount by producing massive loads of estrogens (the female hormone), since your body cannot predict whether this one is going to be a chronial situation it keeps producing those estrogens for sometime after the pause of steroids. which in turn causes the growth of some female characteristics like "man-boobs" , loss of body hair, and low sex-drive.
Neither of that is Silva's case though, Im just explain it since you've mentioned it.
@Stiks
You have a point there, but in Silva's case the symptoms of his problem are obvious to the naked eye... in my opinion he was right for sueing them.
silva does suffer from the disease check wikipedia
I hope this isn't the first out of many problems that will lead this tournament down a slippery slope - people not agreeing on which tests will be run, Barnett not being allowed to fight by certain commissions, etc.
Wouldnt that suck if Overeem got snagged up in it, hopefully not
The tournament hasn't begun and it's already falling apart
Dana?
I hate M-1
Wow..unbelievable. The M-1 people are so scared of seeing Fedor lose again that they will do anything to avoid it. What a JOKE
@iunderdoggreatness. Thats the most stupid statement ive heard. Fedor has never been scared to face anyone, and thats still the same now.
That's why they put him agaijnst Werdum. The best BJJ practicioner of all the HWs. Given previous suctance abuse by some of the contestants in this tournament they are perfectly within their rights to request strict measures are in place to ensure a level playing field.
Which part of comment said that Fefor was scared to fight anyone? I thought I said " The M-1 people " didn't I?
Calm down...You need to breathe a little bit.
I think they didnt like his last loss and want to make sure Overeem is clean and all the others, you know the rumors
Not to mention two combatants have already been tagged for steroid use. Silvia was probably justified but Barnett was not.
I could be wrong but maybe Bigfoot's Acromegaly gives him a stronger chin? Mike Kyle sure couldn't KO him. I guess Acromegaly is good for fighting.
In the short run maybe, but it doesn't worth the health issues that comes along in the pack.
Many die early from it
Bigfoot is actually an anomily acromegaly. Meaning one of the few that excel in sports with that disease
Don't hate M1 hate fighters taking drugs.Fighters taking drugs shuld be banned permanent from MMA wat is the point winning a fight with Roids.If someone gets coght leaves the turnament someone alse joins insted of him SF got like 6 reserve fighters all fighting Fedor vs Silva card
so what are the odds of J. Barnett actually fights this time?
pretty low...
hahaha thats like actually seeing Axel Rose in concert
Now that was funny Hype
i wouldnt be suprised if nobody was tested the tournement features some of the most juiced up fighters in the buissnes