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All she scrote? NSAC gave Todd Duffee and Dan Henderson exemptions for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

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According to Dave Meltzer (via Bloody Elbow):

In Nevada, it has only been approved for two fighters, Dan Henderson and Todd Duffee (before the Mike Russow fight on 5/29). The stories about Randy Couture linked to TRT in Nevada and having an exemption is an urban myth. Couture's name has been linked with it since 2007 when Joe Rogan, in an ESPN interview, when talking about Couture, made a mention of how with things like hormone replacement therapy, athletes are now able to compete at an older age than in the past. It should be noted that it is not believed Duffee's being let go by UFC after this loss had anything to do with this treatment. Henderson has been tested after all of his fights in Nevada and always fell beneath the 6-to-1 ratio. Duffee was blood tested leading to the Russow fight, but was not tested after the fight because he lost. Nevada usually tests winners and some losers at random, but not all losers are tested under the guise that if you lost, you didn't score an unfair win. Duffee was not in a title match or a main event where both fighters would automatically be tested. Only one fighter in California has ever been approved for testosterone replacement therapy, although the commission would not give his name.

Mixed martial arts' hottest acronym, TRT, was approved for Todd Duffee and Dan Henderson -- not Chael Sonnen -- according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). MMA sleuths are walking their beat now that the former UFC middleweight number one contender has shed some light on Testosterone Replacement Therapy, which is not uncommon for athletes his age and with his competitive background. Like Sonnen, Henderson also has a long history of wrestling and fighting but things may be a bit more complicated for the twenty-something Duffee. Thoughts?

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Really i think Russow looked a lot more impressive weathering the storm and knocking him out

Another hyped up ufc fighter who didn’t really amount to anything. He has the looks he had the knockout but it was against a nobody who came running at him with his hands down. What do you expect would happen. We all need to see more from this kid before we say he looks impressive.

by Samoans.dont.need.horsemeat on Dec 9, 2010 12:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Samoans Duffee shown potential

  Is he a great fighter…maybe not but he can be. Any fighter can be KO’d out and Duffee’s experience is why he was KO out not his ability. He was owning Russow and let his guard down and became over confident throwing wreckless strikes. There are many of things he could of done better that fight even when he was in control.

"I felt like I was getting raped by Freddy Mercury"-Tank on losing to Dan Severn

by Puck Head on Dec 9, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions  

this "nobody" who he beat has a name

his name is Tim Hague. This “nobody” not only made it to the biggest show in his respected occupation, but he also submitted Pat Berry. You are an ignorant tool. The UFC really never hyped Duffee, he only fought twice. he went 1-1 in the UFC. After his KO win, he didn’t fight Russow util months & months later due to injuries by Duffee.

How did Russow look impressive? He looked incredibly out of shape. Took a beating. A bad beating. Lost every second of every round until he made Duffee taste his pee pee. The comeback might have been impressive, but his performance up to that 5 seconds was terrible.

by dkiller on Dec 9, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

What I look for in a fight dkiller is who was controlling were the fight took place and Duffe was clearly doing just that

 But in MMA one mistake can end your night especially in the HW division. It’s a learning lesson. But for Duffee what worries me more is the fact he has not fought since?! He should of took the Bigfoot fight?!

"I felt like I was getting raped by Freddy Mercury"-Tank on losing to Dan Severn

by Puck Head on Dec 9, 2010 1:15 PM EST up reply actions  

oh I agree with you Puck head.

its the ignorant samoan that I think is an idiot.

I agree 100% with you Mr. Puck head.

by dkiller on Dec 9, 2010 1:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow is Tim youre lover??? No wonder why youre "butt hurt"

They were both nobodys at that point and bullshit the ufc didn’t hype him just like they hyped houston alexander. All u heard about was his fast ko he went from undercard on a ppv to being on the main card. Sorry again if I hurt your feelings u sensitive little bitch

by Samoans.dont.need.horsemeat on Dec 9, 2010 4:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Everybody gets hyped a little thats on the main card Samoans

 Some just have more fans than others and of coarse teh media and UFC will give more attention to a fighter with a bigger fan base thats normal in any sport.

"I felt like I was getting raped by Freddy Mercury"-Tank on losing to Dan Severn

by Puck Head on Dec 9, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions  

i believe matt hughes

was the fighter approved for california

"I don't think Diego Sanchez belongs at 170. He does not look good at 170." - Dana White after Diego's loss to Hathaway
"I love Diego Sanchez at 170." - Dana White after Diego's victory over Paulo Thiago
Gotta love a president that sticks to his guns...

by magicmike on Dec 9, 2010 12:26 PM EST reply actions  

that is what I believe aswell.

My guess was either him or Roy Nelson. So, I’m going to lean towards Hughes…but I want Roy to know, he doesnt have us fooled with that physique of his! We all know he is a….cheater!

by dkiller on Dec 9, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions  

TRT in non PED cases would be used on old people 35+

  The human body produces less testosterone when you get older and is why Viagra is also sold. This is a natural cause with age so should TST be allowed and if so every fighter 33+ should have access to this drug but it needs to be monitored and able to be controlled by the UFC before it should ever be allowed?

"I felt like I was getting raped by Freddy Mercury"-Tank on losing to Dan Severn

by Puck Head on Dec 9, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Ive tried Viagra. Talk about horse fucking.

Ill keep track myself.

For TUF i would have went 3/6

I stand at 83 in my lone man wolf pack pool

by *Californication* on Dec 9, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

HA!

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.
MMA Mania
Cageside Seats

by Geno Mrosko on Dec 9, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Hell, I’m 35. Give me some testosterone, Viagara and a couple strippers and let me get some work done.

Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.

by P-Dub on Dec 9, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I just want to take a Cialis bath outdoors...

Alexander Tyler - "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations has been 200 years."

by Ulf Murphy on Dec 9, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Best title line ever.

by Steven Abbott on Dec 9, 2010 12:27 PM EST reply actions  

Thoughts?

Ya – Duffee found the loophole and is exploiting it.

by Dugout on Dec 9, 2010 12:31 PM EST reply actions  

How in the fuck

How in the fuck is Todd Duffee deficient in testosterone? The dude is a more ripped 265 than Overeem.

by Patrick Daryl on Dec 9, 2010 12:37 PM EST reply actions  

He's obviously abusing the system

 No personal doctor should be allowed to subscibe these to athletes in any sport. They should have to go threw a independent doctor appointed by the UFC,NFL, MLB etc… to insure they are not being abused. And even so these are a PED and should not be allowed for any reason when competeing because if these guys are below normal levels I’m sure many athletes and non athletes are that were not aware or have access to this type of therapy.
 
 I actually wonder how many athletes are getting TRT therapy? So far it seems in MMA the wrestlers are aware for sure but maybe when many statements came out that 50% of the fighters are using steriods or PED’s this is what they were talking about?

"I felt like I was getting raped by Freddy Mercury"-Tank on losing to Dan Severn

by Puck Head on Dec 9, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions  

What I want to know is...

Can anybody under the 6:1 testosterone ratio receive TRT? In other words, can anybody max out their testosterone levels up to the legal limit?

by Patrick Daryl on Dec 9, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Thank God Duffee is recieving the testosterone substitution he needs. I feel bad for anyone who looks so naturally weak and effeminate.

by frosnt1 on Dec 9, 2010 1:35 PM EST reply actions  

Next time I see that little skinny punk at the beach I’m going to kick sand in his face, laugh at him and take his girl.

Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.

by P-Dub on Dec 9, 2010 1:43 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL

isnt duffee a spokesperson for 6 star nutrition hahaa, YEAH protein and creatine (^_^)

sherk, leben, franca, sylvia, bonnar, barnett, sonnen, vitor(pride vegas), etc…

dont be soo naive maniacs. some use to recover from injuries, some use to cheat, ALOT of fighters use ped/hgh/ whatever name they wanna call them

God is too big for just one religion...

by jason*bourne on Dec 9, 2010 1:40 PM EST reply actions  

If Duffee needs TRT it’s because he has abused steroids so much in his late teens and early 20’s that he screwed his endocrine system up. I’m not just running my mouth, I know someone who went to high school with Todd.

by NateDogg77 on Dec 9, 2010 1:43 PM EST reply actions  

damn, thats all bad then :(

I’d just like to see him back in the ufc again! how can u not love a guy named duffee!!
DW give him a second chance someday!!!!

God is too big for just one religion...

by jason*bourne on Dec 9, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions  

easy, I dont like him

He acts like a douche bag. Talks like an ass. From lots of people who know him say he is infact, a dick. Theres not much that is impressive about a 25 yr old man that looks like a greek god and takes testosterone. Obviously has a crooked doctor.

by dkiller on Dec 9, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions  

i think his gonads got very small and he thought this "therapy" would help with that.

remember barry bonds mistress told a courtroom that mr bonds gonads did appear small.

Why do canadians stick together? The same reason why Chris Horodecki turned his body and face around in his first WEC fight. SB Nation's public enemy #1.

by wolfmanshowlforever on Dec 9, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions  

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