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UFC Veteran: “Even with USADA, all the guys with money are still taking steroids.”

UFC Veteran Matt Brown’s recent discussion with Demetrious Johnson on The MightyCast delved into a troubling reality regarding performance-enhancing drug use in mixed martial arts. The retired UFC welterweight raised pointed critiques about how anti-doping measures fail to address a fundamental inequality: while athletes with financial resources continue to use banned substances, those climbing the professional ladder face genuine deterrence.

Matt Brown: Wealthy UFC Fighters Still Using Steroids Despite USADA Testing

“Even with USADA, all the guys with money are still taking steroids,” Brown explained during the podcast. His assessment reflects a growing consensus among observers of combat sports.