The reality behind Kamaru Usman’s controversial STEROID USE accusations

Kamaru Usman has proved that he is a freak of nature. However, the fans of the sport have often questioned the fighter's "Natty" status.

The reality behind Kamaru Usman’s controversial STEROID USE accusations

Kamaru Usman flexing after spectacular win (Image Source - MMA Mania)

There is no doubt that Kamaru Usman is a freak of nature. The Nigerian Nightmare has often made fans and his peers question his physique with his ruthless performances in the octagon. Kamaru Usman has faced strong accusations of steroid use from his peers and fans alike in recent times.

However, it is important to note that the fighter has not tested positive in his professional career. Usman was the fifth most-tested fighter in the year 2022. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ was tested a total of 15 times according to USADA’s official database.

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Usman is also at the top of the UFC pound-for-pound list and is on his way to becoming one of the greatest fighters of all time. However, with all that success follows a handful of controversies. Usman is a freak and a physical specimen with incredible grappling, strength, and cardio, this has resulted in his rivals calling him out for using PEDs.

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Usman’s performances inside the octagon aren’t the only factor that has pushed the narrative of the fighter being under the influence of PEDs. Several viewers of the sport have taken into account the fighter’s physical appearance and strikes similar to that of one using steroids. The muscle mass of the Usman for a 170-pound fighter and the cardio complimenting has raised a lot of eyebrows in the fraternity.

Conor McGregor, Colby Covington’s accusations of Kamaru Usman of steroid abuse

Covington and Usman share one of the most heated rivalries UFC has ever seen in the last few years. With rising tensions, the former interim champ has boldly accused his rival of foul play. Covington, known for extreme trash-talking, is one of the first fighters who claimed Usman had been taking steroids throughout his career. The nickname, ‘CEO of EPO‘ was coined for Usman by his nemesis which added more fuel to the rumors.

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Kamaru Usman and Covington at UFC 268

Similarly, Conor McGregor has also criticized Usman for using steroids and showing symptoms of using them. Although McGregor and Usman have never fought, the ‘Notorious One’ has always been confident about beating Usman at 170 pounds. McGregor has called Usman a ‘juice head’ and has made remarks about Usman’s black spots and pimples.

Even after all these claims and accusations, the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ has never failed a drug test conducted by USADA. Usman has been tested over 50 times by the Athletic Commission and all the results were negative.


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