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CHAEL SONNEN GRANTED THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTION FOR TRT PRIOR TO UFC 148 IN LAS VEGAS

Chael Sonnen was granted a therapeutic use exemption for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Monday, clearing the way for his UFC 148 showdown with Anderson Silva in Las Vegas on July 7.

The exemption came with a few conditions, however. Sonnen must adhere to dosage restrictions as determined by NAC Executive Director Keith Kizer in the days leading up to the event, and the middleweight title challenger must also submit to a post-fight blood test at his expense the morning after UFC 148. Additionally, the commission has requested that Sonnen submit copies of his therapeutic exemption applications from Texas and Illinois for further review.

Sonnen said that he offered full disclosure regarding his treatment on the pre-fight paperwork prior to his last two bouts. Sonnen, who has been receiving testosterone twice a week since 2008, claims that he had not revealed his prescribed treatment before previous bouts because he was instructed not to mention the treatments by his manager through Kizer. Kizer has denied that any such conversations took place, and Sonnen confirmed on Monday that he had never spoken to Kizer directly.

“I was following the instruction I was given. I did follow the rules. I will not [do it] that way again,” Sonnen told the commission.

Dr. Timothy Trainor, the assisting physician at the hearing, said it was appropriate to grant Sonnen an exemption, but that the fighter needs to be “vigilant” in administering the dosage exactly as prescribed.

In addressing its protocol for granting therapeutic use exemptions, the commission acknowledged the likelihood that requests for TRT will increase, with Kizer referring to the treatment as “the new Viagara.” The commission was in agreement that an additional expert would be useful in assisting with future requests. Sonnen also said that he would be willing to help the commission in an advisory role regarding TRT.

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[CtGreat]

Shoot that shit up Chael....as long as you piss normal on fight day it doesn't matter how high your levels throughout your training camp right?

[RonPaulForPeace]

i believe he uses cause he needs to just like hendo and couture. but this is the start of a storm of fighters abusing it just like marquart and overeem. theres a dif when u been taking it for awhile and taking it to be get a advantage. its great that it helps people whos bodys dont produce it like it should but its terrible for people to be able to cheat wit it like marquart obviously does, i mean the guys a huge mw then out of no where he says hes going to 170 and then gets caught using it? hes doing it for 1 reason to gain a ADVANTAGE. BS

[quikslvrxx]

If you need testosterone replacement therapy to continue training than you should be forced to retire. Absolute Bullshit!

[Sakara=Excitement]

Originally Posted by quikslvrxx

If you need testosterone replacement therapy to continue training than you should be forced to retire. Absolute Bullshit!

Thanks Doctor.

[CRisCO]

Originally Posted by quikslvrxx

If you need testosterone replacement therapy to continue training than you should be forced to retire. Absolute Bullshit!

If you need physical therapy after you break your leg just retire also.

[rivethead]

Originally Posted by RonPaulForPeace

i believe he uses cause he needs to just like hendo and couture.

Uh, no. Do not drag Henderson and Couture into his nonsense.

By his own sworn testimony, sonnen has already indicated he's been abusing it the whole time. In the CSAC hearing, he was asked what his dosage was, and couldn't come up with a figure. When pressed, he came up with a shockingly high figure for his dosage. If he's been getting it twice weekly for the last 4 years, he would know what the dosage is, unless he's been ignoring it and taking...I dunno...a shockingly high amount as a PED.

He absolutely, undeniably, incontrovertibly was abusing it, and I have no reason to believe he won't continue to do so. He's already been proven to be a liar without integrity, this is simply a license to cheat.

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[Unholy Ghost]

TRT is 100 % a preformance enhancer. I get why people use it, i really do, and i think its a great thing. However, if your body cannot produce something naturally anymore, and you use this to get back on a level playing field, are you really on a level playing field? I dont think so.
Either way, the issues been beat to death. I just want to see a great fight with Sonnen going to sleep!

[Fedorlei Gomipierre]

Weak sauce.

I really hope Anderson pulls some ninja shit on his ass and puts a period on this chapter of his career.

[Transworld]

The problem is your test levels will go up and down as you age. I am over 40 and my levels are low and high. On the fight day if he can time it right and peak; he could be much higher.