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Leading up to their lightweight title eliminator May 23 at UFC 187, Khabib Nurmagomedov has certainly done his best to get under Donald Cerrone's skin.
Nurmagomedov has been needling Cerrone on social media since the fight was booked in February, but now he's beginning to exceed good taste.
While Nurmagomedov, a practicing Muslim, has had his fun calling Cerrone a 'drunk guy' 'alcoholic' for his endorsement agreement with Anheuser-Busch, the Dagestani is now incorrectly accusing him of using steroids.
2007 wec @Cowboycerrone he got caught cheating steroids please @ufc @danawhite @lorenzofertitta Random drug test both of us @arielhelwani
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 3, 2015
While it might be something lost in translation, Nurmagomedov isn't accurate.
Making his promotional debut at WEC 30 in Sept. 2007, Cerrone submitted Kenneth Alexander less than a minute into round one. After being quickly taken down by the Judo black belt, Cerrone worked out of side control and locked up a tight inverted triangle.
The win would be overturned into a no contest when Cerrone tested positive for the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide.
Typically used to treat high blood pressure levels, hydrochlorothiazide is not considered a PED by the World Anti-Doping Agency, but it is a banned diuretic and also listed as a masking agent. (HT to BloodyElbow)
Some might not see a distinction, but it needs to be made.
As for the testing, Cerrone is all for it.
Yes @ufc please drug test me! You'll fine 100% true American hard work. And going out on a limb here but more then likely Budweiser
— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) April 3, 2015
With just about seven weeks to fight night, time doesn't appear to be an issue. Unfortunately for Nurmagomedov, the Nevada State Athletic Commission might have its hands full.
UFC 187 already touts a pair of title fights between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vs. Anthony Johnson and middleweight champ Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort, likely to be the focus as far as testing.
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MEDIA STEW
UFC Fight Night Fairfax presser highlights.
Chad Mendes gets the TKO.
Al Iaquinta curses out fans and explains why.
Julianna Pena making it look easy.
Daniel Cormier beats on poor 'Crazy' Bob Cook.
Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald trying to work on their trash talk. (via r/MMA)
Long watches.
Ken Shamrock: Kimbo Slice not being a good striker, his Bareknuckle boxing fight on PPV
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Nick Newell on Ronda Rousey, Joe Condon & Curt Hawkins
TWEETS
See how the pros reacted to UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas.
Victory lap.
Haha thx bro. Rest up n Happy Easter to u n ur family. Honor to get in there with u. RT @RicardoLamasMMA: ... http://t.co/TbJfYjU9hI
— chad mendes (@chadmendes) April 5, 2015
@JadeRondo 4 in a row can't suck too bad you have no pic u fucking loser
— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) April 6, 2015
Thank you everyone for the support. It's truly a blessing and if you got my back, then I got yours.... https://t.co/HOI9Oax5XB
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) April 5, 2015
We got the W! @torque1net @drinkfulhum https://t.co/k8t1fzT2ov pic.twitter.com/1c6994S5TF
— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) April 5, 2015
I'm so blessed. Just so thankful for everything.... the best is yet to come Let's get it!!!!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) April 6, 2015
Respect to @LaurenMurphyMMA you are an amazing lady!
— LIZ CARMOUCHE (@iamgirlrilla) April 4, 2015
Having Dave rag doll me off the cage these past 6 weeks definitely paid off. Thanks man!! #UFC #MMA... https://t.co/tGlmeylVl6
— Ron Stallings (@ChoirBoyMMA) April 5, 2015
Better luck next time.
@chadmendes congrats on the great performance yesterday, I hope your hand hurts as much as my head does. #ouch
— Ricardo Lamas (@RicardoLamasMMA) April 5, 2015
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Win or lose I want to give praise to GOD for even letting me get to do what I love. THANK YOU to all my fans for so many...
Posted by Jorge Masvidal on Saturday, April 4, 2015
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Well my face, my hands , my hamstring and my heart hurt....time for fast food and some Canadian Whiskey
— Mitch Clarke (@MitchClarkeMMA) April 4, 2015
I'll be back stronger and better Thank you @ufc @clayguida for the fight and the opportunity to get in in there with a top fighter
— Robbie Peralta (@PeraltaMMA) April 4, 2015
Just re watched the fight..Ya. IDK how I lost that. Sorry, it's hard not to be bitter. I workd so hard 4 this, I feel robbed & heartbroken
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) April 5, 2015
Greatness comes not when things are going well for you, but greatness comes when you're really tested, when you suffer a few moves, some disappointments, when sadness arrives. Because only if you've been in deep valleys you may someday know how magnificent it is be in.Thank you all for everything I hope to be with you soon UFC
Amused.
It amuses me when they give him a chance against me.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 6, 2015
Nice.
I'm getting ready for you @BensonHenderson with my toothpick. I'll bring you a box of toothpicks when we fight! pic.twitter.com/mCCSuehBw4
— Michael Johnson (@FollowTheMenace) April 4, 2015
Happy Easter.
#HappyEaster #cantstopcrazy @cant_stop_crazy #Easterbunny https://t.co/y5V5fHDmTh
— nick diaz (@nickdiaz209) April 5, 2015
Get well soon.
Keeping my rehab up with this amazing view in Singapore||--->>>Mantendo o foco na recuperação do... https://t.co/wjFjMbaEMU
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 6, 2015
Who would my fans like to see me face next in the octagon? Late summer return! #irishdragon #2.0
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) April 6, 2015
To the haters.
Haters gonna hate but I still love you!! #andstill #ufc187 pic.twitter.com/xzuqBXB5ah
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) April 5, 2015
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