Alistair Overeem’s manager believe the fighter has a reasonable explanation for test result

Posted by J. Yayo Hernandez on Apr 17, 2012 in MMA, UFC

Alistair Overeem’s manager Glenn Robinson of Authentic Sports Management has made it clear that Overeem and his camp are still confident that after their appeals hearing on April 24, that the heavyweight will be approved to fight for the UFC heavyweight title on May 26th at UFC 146. Here are some highlights below:

Inside MMA’s Ron Kruck recounting his discussion with Robinson:

“I spoke with Glenn Robinson, manager of Overeem and he says he is very respectful and is hopeful that he will be granted his license and the entire team is very confident that he will be facing Junior dos Santos come May 26th” related Kenny Rice. “Now Robinson wanted to make it very clear that despite other reports, Overeem did not test high for testosterone, but rather his testosterone to epitestosterone was off and he has a reasonable explanation to why that is, which he will present to the commission next Tuesday.”

Kruck on the TRT defense:

“Kizer confirmed several things. Overeem has applied for a license to fight in the state and he will have the opportunity to present his case to the commission on why he should be granted that license, despite failing his pre-fight drug test. Now, some have speculated that he may use the defense of testosterone replacement therapy or TRT as a defense as we’ve seen several fighters do before. Speaking with Kizer, he has said Overeem has not applied for TRT exemption, but that does not mean he can’t. He has time to do that. As long as he gives the commission’s doctors time to deal with the situation. “

Source: CagedInsider