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To my friends and fans,
I am deeply saddened to announce that on Friday, April 20, I respectfully
withdrew from the May 26 event so that I can request a continuance until my
situation with the Nevada State Athletic Commission is resolved.
I cannot express how sorry I am to the Commission, Junior Dos Santos, the
fans, the owners and employees of the UFC, my friends and family and anyone
else who this has affected.
I absolutely do not believe in, nor do I use performance-enhancing drugs. I
am a clean fighter and I will do whatever it takes to prove this to
everyone.
Prior to the UFC 146 press conference in March, I aggravated an old rib
injury on my left side. My doctor prescribed, and I accepted, an
anti-inflammatory medication that was mixed with testosterone. I was
completely unaware that testosterone was one of the ingredients in the
medication. Although I was unaware, I do realize it is my job to know what
I am putting into my body.
I respect the Nevada Commissioners and Executive Director Keith Kizer and
what they are doing to keep
the sport of mixed martial arts regulated and safe for athletes. I look
forward to working with them in the days and weeks ahead.
Friends and fans, I ask for your patience as I work through this matter.
Please support me. I promise to return to the Octagon soon.