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Lyoto Machida on TRT "I would do"

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#1 ·
File this one under surprising.
Apparently UFC middleweight Lyoto Machida has no qualms about testosterone replacement therapy and its use in his sport.
Machida has been all over the media after his unanimous decision win over Gregard Mousasi at UFC Fight Night 36. He spoke to Brazilian website Lance!Net about his thoughts on the upcoming middleweight title fight between Chris Weidman and Vitor Belort.
The most surprising exchange came when ‘The Dragon’ was asked about his thoughts on Belfort’s TRT use:
“I think it is fair if it is according with the rules. Anyone has his reasons, such as physical, technical or personal. If he (Belfort) really has this condition, there is no problem. I would do. If I was in the rules and to match with everybody else’s condition, there wouldn’t be a problem. People talk a lot of things but he is doing everything straight.”
And as far as Belfort’s chances against Wediman?:
“I think this is a tough matchup for both. Anyone can win. I think that in the beginning of the fight Belfort has more chances but Weidman compensates with endurance. He is a young guy with a lot of consciousness.”

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Its kinda hard to know exactly what he meant but i think he is saying if he had a condition where he could not produce Testosterone that he would be willing to do TRT aslong as it is within the rules.

Which imo there is nothing wrong with that. And no i do not want to argue about it lol :thumbsup:
 
#13 ·
Lyoto is 35 and he doesn't do it. He doesn't need it and he never will.
I think he's just saying that because Vitor is Brazilian and they're supposed to stand by each other or other Brazilians will give you crap.
 
#3 ·
I don't think anyone would hate on Lyoto for it either, the general hate around TRT is when its guys like Vitor who have been popped in the past or a guy like Todd Duffee who looks like a ripped monster.
 
#6 ·
I only agree with it if it's a "genuine" condition where it's required for treatment, like Bigfoot. (who still managed to screw it up, anyway)

I am against it for raising levels to 1) be at a level of a younger age, and/or 2) fixing your lowered levels from previous PED abuse (Vitor's position fits that, I think)

That said, I'd rather see it banned completely than how it is now. But as the rules stand, I don't let it ruffle my feathers much at all. Besides, IMO pretty much everything surrounding testing should be revamped & made better first, anyway.
 
#9 ·
What the feck is this genuine condition that would make TRT use valid? Because from what ive gathered so far, these conditions narrow down to two: symptoms of old age or previous substance abuse. Neither of which are even remotely close to being justifiable excuses.

I would be bitterly disappointed if Lyoto took TRT.:thumbsdown:
 
#11 ·
Nope, Lyoto was mistranslated, he actually said 'No they're all cheating old men without functional weiners'.

Silly people.

But seriously, I'd be pissed if Lyoto ever did it. I don't think if your Testosterone levels fall below 'normal' levels you should have it raised to fight. Have it raised to feel better, sure. But yeah, **** TRT in MMA.
 
#17 ·
Honestly, and this isn't a shot at the guy at all (he's one of my all time favorites after all), Lyoto is really giving the PC answer here... even if it is the way he feels.

Basically saying as long as it's within the current rules, "what's the problem?". Which is a valid point. I generally stay away from TRT discussions, but I'll say here, just this once... there is no room for gray area with something like this. They need to either ban it completely, or continue to allow limited use and the topic needs to be dropped. End of story.
 
#21 ·
Quiet frankly i always wanted steroids to be legal. I want to see the absolute best physical specimens perform and if steroids helps that then i am all for it. The amount of money most athletes make (not ufc fighters) make taking roids a really acceptable risk for me. If your going to be making 5-50mil playing a sport then the least you can do is take the risk of taking roids. And if you are not willing then great... do TRT.... and if you are not willing to do that and cant compete with everyone else well that is tough. They obviously wanted it more then you.

I have even actually watched a documentary a couple years ago and it was about the effects steroids have on health when used moderately and at the end the scientists said if someone uses steroids once a month then there is actually no negative health effects. Its not until people start overdoing it that it becomes dangerous.
 
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