
“I was desperate. My right elbow had been bad for a while, and I hurt it bad getting ready for Rashad [Evans on June 28]. Right after that fight, I thought I’d have some time off to do some therapy, rehab and heal. And five days later, I get a call to fight Forrest in a month and a half. I was worried. I was looking for something to speed up the healing. I just was worried I was not going to be able to fight, and they needed me. This wasn’t an undercard fight; it was the main event. Pulling out was not an option.”
– UFC light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar tells the Chicago Sun-Times the reason he resorted to taking steroids prior to his UFC 62 rematch with Forrest Griffin. Bonnar lost that fight via unanimous decision, tested positive for the banned substance and served a seven-month suspension. He’s set to return against Mike Nickels at UFC 73 on July 7.
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I still say its wack to be on roids and still look unimpressive. Thiago look unhuman when he was on them. Bonner just looked a little more psycho.
What kind of a lame a** excuse was that?
Still like Bonnar though.
WTF, HE SHOULD BE THROWN OUT JUST FOR THAT EXCUSE ALONE….
I have no time for people who cheat and use steroids in sport.
I wonder what would of happened if he had destroyed Forrest and never been caught for taking the steroids,he would of kept his mouth shut and stole a win from him thats what hed of done.
What does he want sympathy,f**k him he can go to hell and it just goes to show even when he cheats he cant win.
I like Bonnar too. He shouldn’t make excuses though, just man up and say you were a dumb ass. Next time take some Tylenol.
I like Bonnar,but I’ve always said there should be no tolerance for illegal drugs in the ufc,they need to get rid of guys that use that shit,no fines or suspensions just simply say your done.
i got friends that have taken steroids to build muscle around injuries like that and heal them faster and it works, i believe his excuse and think it was a good one, i’m not saying its alright to cheat, but the dude just didn’t want to back out, i dont’ think he was trying to one up forrest, i think he was trying to get healthy, i believe him, still not alright to do it though…
I tell you… Ross Pointon was lucky not to get tested after his last fight, I heard he was high as f**k on crack…
[quote comment=”54777″]i got friends that have taken steroids to build muscle around injuries like that and heal them faster and it works, i believe his excuse and think it was a good one, i’m not saying its alright to cheat, but the dude just didn’t want to back out, i dont’ think he was trying to one up forrest, i think he was trying to get healthy, i believe him, still not alright to do it though…[/quote]
wow…
i guess its ok for nfl guys and mlb guys to heal injuries with steroids too.
he should have just said he needed more time
There is always an option, he could have told UFC he was injured and they would have gave him time. Maybe if he did have the time to heal the fight might have been a different outcome.
WWE= Juiced to the nine
UFC= maybe a couple of guys, Bonnar and Tim, both did not look like juice monkeys…but they got busted. Sure steroids make you heal and recover faster. Used wisely it can have no long term side effects, there are no studies that support it.
Here are a couple of interesting clips on YouTube.
Part-1.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9DSzeuFVJU&mode=related&search=
Part-2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiSBF2516w&mode=related&search=
It is a topic that can be debated for years and who knows who is right. It is illegal but many people in sports do it to be able to perform at extremely high levels and with the amount of pressure there is to stay at that level many opt to “Cheat” but if it is the way you put food on your table for your family…what would you do.
It is not a mind altering drug. I don’t think any roid addicts go and rob to get their next shot of test.
Look at Ron Coleman….a police office and MR. Olympia….NATURAL? Look for your self!
http://www.bigroncoleman.com/
Excuses are like assholes everybody has one and they all stink…Just admit the wrong doing and move on, everyone will still like him
I like how people always have some sort of excuse. Like Diego and Diaz test positive for weed and of course its there first time and there very sorry. Bonner tests positive for roids and of course it was only to heal an injury so were supposed to feel bad for all of these guys. I doubt that was his first time using roids and I think that he should have got a lifetime ban along with anyone else who tests positive for roids.
He should come back for a rematch with Machida. Then, he could get his ass kicked one last time and be gone for good.
damn dude, a lifetime ban, i think a year was good enough, if he does it again then a harsher penalty will not be out of line, but even then i wouldn’t ban him for life, maybe 3 strikes your out…i hate the roger goodell way of thinking…
there is a lot of one more loss and then he is done kind of talk out there. guys are getting so good these days that more and more parity will begin to exist. couture has half as many losses as he has wins. if gsp lost his next 2 or 3 bouts would he be “done?” i dont think so
i got friends that have taken steroids to build muscle around injuries like that and heal them faster and it works, i believe his excuse and think it was a good one, i’m not saying its alright to cheat, but the dude just didn’t want to back out, i dont’ think he was trying to one up forrest, i think he was trying to get healthy, i believe him, still not alright to do it though
I don’t agree with using steriods as an advantage in sports, but they will definatly heal an injury FAST. I was plauged with a shoulder injury that I tore arm wrestling and it just wouldn’t heal( 2 years). With a few shots of test. it was good as new in 2 weeks, I shit you not.
i agree with the Pittsburg kid, He knows his stuff
[quote comment=”54980″]i got friends that have taken steroids to build muscle around injuries like that and heal them faster and it works, i believe his excuse and think it was a good one, i’m not saying its alright to cheat, but the dude just didn’t want to back out, i dont’ think he was trying to one up forrest, i think he was trying to get healthy, i believe him, still not alright to do it though
I don’t agree with using steriods as an advantage in sports, but they will definatly heal an injury FAST. I was plauged with a shoulder injury that I tore arm wrestling and it just wouldn’t heal( 2 years). With a few shots of test. it was good as new in 2 weeks, I shit you not.[/quote]
Nice
“Your Friends” meaning you?
I agree, caught once and you should never fight again. That way, no one would do it unless they are really dumb. Theres no place for it in sport we need stronger deterrents so it isnt even a thought.
with all the little kids who watch UFC it is a f*****g disgrace to use any kind of drugs when your a fighter,or when your in the limelight for any reason for that matter.
I have used drugs my self(never ever steroids,I would never risk me dick shrinking) and a lot of bad ones at that but once your in the spotlight and there is people who look up to you it is stupid.
GSP is honest when he is injured and he pulls out and his fights are way bigger then Bonnars so his excuse as to why he used steroids is lame.
[quote comment=”54906″]Excuses are like assholes everybody has one and they all stink…Just admit the wrong doing and move on, everyone will still like him[/quote]
Thats funny stuff.
I like Bonnar…
The only reason Dana is bringing him back is the guy is a true fighter…
But, these kinda excuses are what people pull when they are addicted to things like Coke… or beat their wives, or stupid shit. The bottom line here is, you fucked up BAD. Admit it, learn from it, and move on. Dont try to explain and justify your MISTAKE. He is trying to pull people in with the thought that he should have had time off, and was in a rough state. MANY fighters fight four times a year and dont get busted for substance. Injury is part of any sport… get used to it.
Personally I think for roids it should draw a 1 year suspension maybe like some pro bono work for the 1st offence. The second time 5 years suspension 3rd time lifetime ban from the sport.
[quote comment=”54730″]I like Bonnar too. He shouldn’t make excuses though, just man up and say you were a dumb ass. Next time take some Tylenol.[/quote]
LOL…LOL. It’s a very poor excuse. It’s very apparent that he’s reaching for some sympathy. I think his best role was to sound apoligetic, but admit ti wanting the edge.
[quote comment=”55229″]GSP is honest when he is injured and he pulls out and his fights are way bigger then Bonnars so his excuse as to why he used steroids is lame.[/quote]Because GSP is an MMA god… thats why he doesnt use Steroids.
What does GSP have to do with this anyway?
[quote comment=”55442″][quote comment=”55229″]GSP is honest when he is injured and he pulls out and his fights are way bigger then Bonnars so his excuse as to why he used steroids is lame.[/quote]Because GSP is an MMA god… thats why he doesnt use Steroids.
What does GSP have to do with this anyway?[/quote]
lmao
Penalties should be more stiff, then figters will think twice about usuing the stuff.
Just think about all of the mma guys that are smart enough to cycle properly. They could do a 2 month cycle while training for the fight and come in and pass the testing as long as they use the right drug (testosterone) and have that advantage. If this many guys are getting caught then there are at least as many that are beating the tests.