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Morning Report: Anderson Silva argues for the UFC to reinstate the TRT exemption

Kimbo Slice once argued that fighters, especially older fighters, should be allowed to use “extra vitamins” to perform and entertain fans. Apparently, Anderson Silva agrees with him.

In a recently published interview with Rap 77 (translation h/t MMAJunkie) “The Spider” said that while USADA’s entrance into the UFC is a good thing, they should rethink their standards, especially when it comes to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

“There are some athletes who need to make use of the hormonal replacement,” Silva said. “I think, if USADA regulated that, we’d have the sport at a high level, with athletes who have stopped fighting.