James Ryan

Originally Posted by James Ryan

Hey guys,

Here's a cool video that I just stumbled across of Chael Sonnen training with Yushin Okami.

A few observations:

1. Sonnen appears to be considerably stronger than Okami. In my mind, this has raised a question about TRT. Due to Sonnen's "condition," I would think that it's safe to say that he is still taking his testosterone replacement therapy. One of the biggest criticisms of fighters taking TRT is that they are not being tested in

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Originally Posted by James Ryan

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Over the past two years, I have taken it upon myself to speak out against Performance Enhancing Drugs in athletic competition (I.e. steroids, testosterone replacement therapy, etc.), and during my ever-evolving examinations and discussions (particularly with people who regularly use steroids), I have tried my best to leave my original notions at the doorstep, and to try to understand this issue with more of an open mind.

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Originally Posted by James Ryan

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“Only boring people get bored.”—Ruth Burke

In a recent interview with Fighter’s Only Magazine, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson discussed his upcoming UFC Light Heavyweight championship bout versus Jonny “Bones” Jones at UFC 135, and made several interesting statements regarding his perceived direction of the sport, as well as, an open criticism on the quality of the opponents that he has had to face as of late, claiming that he

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Originally Posted by James Ryan

Hey guys,

This is a very nice interview with Dan Henderson, conducted by Rafael "El Alcalde" Hernandez Brito of El Octagono.

I used to write for this website when they were just getting started (I was their only English writer), and they're a great bunch of guys. Be sure to check out their website at www.eloctagono.com.

Tell 'em "El Guapo" sent ya!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhF71...mbedded#at=159

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Originally Posted by James Ryan

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Ever since Nate Marquardt was released from the UFC for submarining the UFC 132 main event only one day prior to the show for testing too high with Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), he has been under constant attack by fans, media and many fellow fighters who have all taken a major exception to Marquardt’s use of the controversial substance.

I guess he can thank Chael Sonnen for that one.

And for the

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