Not that he has much skin in the game since retiring from fighting last May, but UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin doesn’t appreciate the stigma of being a testosterone replacement therapy user. Speaking with WHOA TV, Griffin isn’t clear on why TRT isn’t treated like any other medication.
“Here’s what I don’t understand, What’s wrong with wanting to be better at your job? You only get one life. That’s it. I didn’t mean to have this sh***y body with sh***y genetics. I wanted a better one. I’ll be honest. I wanted to be much bigger, stronger and faster. If I could do that…
“People think TRT’s for lazy people. No, you’re just trying to improve yourself. All the drugs in the world ain’t gonna turn a Chihuahua into a Pit bull. I could do all the TRT in the world and [Jon] Jones would beat my ass every day, all day, but I could be the best me.”
Griffin was awarded and competed with a testosterone use exemption for his UFC 148 rubber match with Tito Ortiz in July 2012, the final bout of his career.
“I don’t think people get it, so f**k ’em. They take drugs just to stay happy. You take Prozac? Quit taking Prozac. No drugs but antibiotics. Don’t take drugs to improve yourself. Your kids take Ritalin? No! Bulls**t. They’re doing that to cheat in school.“
When it comes to TRT poster boy Vitor Belfort, Griffin has a hunch as to why the Brazilian raised some eyebrows.
“You know what [Belfort’s] problem is? He looks like he might be doing some stunt double work for The Incredible Hulk. I NEED TRT!”
5 MUST-READ STORIES
Hendo vs. DC. Although not a done deal, a bout between Daniel Cormier and Dan Henderson is in the works for UFC 175.
Bravo vs. Royce. After Royce Gracie confirmed their confrontation following Metamoris, Eddie Bravo responds.
Not impressed. Matt Brown says Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler ‘looked like they were just playing pattycake’ at UFC 171.
Payrolls. Rousimar Palhares and Cris Cyborg lead the payouts from WSOF 9 (here) and Lion Fight 14.
Will she or won’t she? Initially denying statements from Urijah Faber, Paige VanZant reportedly will not appear on TUF 20.
It’s Tuesday, so make sure to check out The MMA Hour featuring Brad Tavares, Shayna Baszler, Nick Newell, Matt Brown, Eddie Bravo, WSOF executive vice president Ali Abdel-Aziz and T.J. Dillashaw.
MEDIA STEW
Highlights from Bellator 114.
Nice profile on Dustin Poirier.
Roy Nelson on Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg.
A look at Tim Kennedy’s training regimen preparing for Michael Bisping.
TTTHS.
Chevy RAGE with Chuck Liddell.
Long watches.
Joe Rogan Experience #478 – Eddie Bravo
Co-Main Event Podcast Episode 97 (3/31/14)
TWEETS
Yes.
Is this real?!? @ufc @danawhite http://t.co/vaxGVBtiFO
— LIZ CARMOUCHE (@iamgirlrilla) April 1, 2014
Female Diego?
@DiegoSanchezUFC 110% true. thank u! I try 2 emulate Ur style so thanks again bc I agree! #fighttwins #ufc #mma #murderball #atalltimes
— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) March 31, 2014
Outstanding.
Today I had the honour of training with this kickboxing icon! @semmyschilt thank you very much for the oppurtunity pic.twitter.com/UrEnF2a8cx
— Stefan Struve (@StefanStruve) March 31, 2014
Get well soon.
I have surgery tomorrow at 630 pm and can’t eat anything after 7am so gotta stuff up tonight while playing a little Titan Fall!
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) April 1, 2014
Wikipedia confirms.
Tomorrow is my birthday if u guys want to give me a gift please send to: 7561 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33487 FL United States
— Vitor Belfort (@vitorbelfort) March 31, 2014
PR wizardry.
The @ufc doesn’t know what there in for 😉 lots of rumors going around, guess all you #FANZANTS will have to keep checking in to find out.
— Paige Vanzant (@PAIGEVANZANT) March 31, 2014
Strong cat day.
It’s true @arielhelwani I do love my cats. Stripey says thanks for the s/o #themmahour pic.twitter.com/kfHO7keh9r
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) March 31, 2014
This man is a striker 👊😂😼💂 http://t.co/zrDgIUMD6r
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) March 31, 2014
Nightmare fuel.
I love Bunny 🙂 http://t.co/p07tnR5fZB
— Hector Lombard (@HectorLombard) April 1, 2014
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced yesterday (Mar. 31 2014)
Rafael Cavalcante out, Daniel Cormier vs. Dan Henderson at UFC 175
FANPOST OF THE DAY
Today’s Fanpost of the Day comes via Da Headbanger.
What Dana White Could Learn from Vince McMahon
Usually when people see comparisons between Dana White and Vince McMahon, it has to do with discussions of how the WWE and UFC do their PPV’s. Recently, it would be comparisons to the online subscriptions that their companies have put out. Hell, I’ve even a tell-of-the-tape between the two on Fuel TV if they were to ever fight one another. But this article has nothing to do with any of that.
I haven’t followed wrestling in years, though I used to quite closely. Over the last few years I had a friend that still followed that kept me up to date on the major stories, but he has since moved to China (no joke, he really lives in China now) and now I will look up the new stories every few months, but that is it. Being someone who once followed it closely though, I knew that Wrestlemania was coming up as well as the Hall of Fame inductions. So naturally, I was curious about the major matches and who would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
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