I have never used a f*ck*ng steroid: William Knight ahead of his UFC debut


I have never used a f*ck*ng steroid: William Knight ahead of his UFC debut
William Knight

William Knight finally gets a taste of official UFC action when he makes his Octagon debut on Fight Island as part of the UFC 253 prelims. Knight’s first opponent will see him go up against undefeated prospect, Aleksa Camur. The latter who enters the bout at 6-0. Knight may look familiar to hardcore UFC fans, as he had two stints on Dana White’s Contender Series. Knight’s first crack at a contract came in 2018 against Herdem Alacabek. Were in he secured a late-third round TKO. 

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Although having that result registered against his name, Knight could not fetch a contract. The New England regional standout ended his developmental run with a 3-1 record, all finishes, with his lone loss coming in a controversial fashion to fellow contract winner Tafon Nchukwi at CFFC 80 in November. 

Knight blasts haters before UFC debut 

Since earning his contract, Knight has seen a flurry of commenters give their take on his physique; throwing out accusations that it isn’t natural. The 32-year-old felt the need to take on those comments head on. 

“Let me tell all my haters something really quick: I have never, in life, used a f*ckin’ steroid,” Knight told MMA Fighting while appearing on What the Heck. “I don’t even know about cycling or whatever that sh*t is. I’m reading these things online and I’m actually learning more from these idiots than anyone because I don’t use steroids. I never even knew what these things were. They say, ‘Steroids can be used for recovery,’ I’m literally learning from these people.” 

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Knight added, “Listen, world. I was 297 pounds. Had started lifting weights. I tried to build up thinking that lifting would help me lose weight. I ended up building up. Then Iron Will taught me calisthenics, cardio and diet which is why I look like this. Do not hate on me because I diet and do sh*t the right way and my body looks like this. I am sorry that my body looks like this. I’m telling you; I would choose to look a little out of shape so I could make 185, but I can’t. 205 is it. That’s the healthiest that I can do. Blame my mother and father.” 

Having said that, it will be Camur’s second octagon appearance after earning a unanimous decision win over Justin Ledet in his promotional debut at UFC 246 in January. Being on the undercard of such a heavily promoted event such as UFC 253, Knight is motivated to set the table for the two title fights in emphatic fashion.

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