Usman Nurmagomedov Discusses Failed Drug Test Controversy
MMAJunkie.com got an opportunity to consult with Usman Nurmagomedov, who firmly insisted that the compound in concern was not steroids.
“We have a handle California Commission, and I can not inform to media or somebody, however it was medication,” Nurmagomedov informed MMA Junkie when inquired about the prohibited compound. “If it were a steroid, they need to state, ‘This was a steroid.’ And they need to offer me more time for suspension. They need to provide me like one year, 2 year, and we have example from other guys. It was medication, and this resembled absolutely nothing. Whatever is great now.”
As far as those who fasted to get on Nurmagomedov with steroid allegations, the leading light-weight stated it’s out of sight, out of mind for him.
“I do not care (about the critics), I’m excellent,” Nurmagomedov stated. “I didn’t not do anything, I understand who I am, I never ever did something like steroids or something like that. Individuals just speak about this due to the fact that they can not win (versus) us, and they need to state something, and they selected in this manner, ‘Oh, this guy do steroids.’ OK, guys. You can talk whatever you desire, however who cares?”
Nurmagomedov will be back in action to safeguard his light-weight crown versus Alexandr Shabliy at the Bellator Champions Series: San Diego on September 7th.