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| Written by Doug Jeffrey | |
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Fighters have told me that "everyone" in MMA uses steroids or some other banned substance because "you can't compete at this level" without using them. Of course, not everyone uses banned substances. That is an unfair generalization. However, I've spoken to far too many officials who say that steroids and human growth hormone are prevalent in MMA, so it is apparent that cheating is happening in our sport. I know all about the desire to perform well, and I fully understand that the career of a professional athlete is relatively short so he wants to do as well as he can while he has the chance. To read the rest of this editorial, pick up a copy of the December issue. |