Aljamain Sterling accuses Movsar Evloev of taking PEDs
24/08/2024 13:13
Ahead of their scheduled bout, Aljamain Sterling has made a bold accusation involving Movsar Evloev and PEDs.
The former UFC bantamweight champion recently made a successful move up to 145 lbs and is hoping to force his way into the title picture. To do so, 'Funk Master' will have to get through the incredibly tough and durable Evloev.
With their matchup approaching, Aljamain Sterling turned to social media to air his thoughts. Sterling believes Movsar Evloev is one of the many fighters getting away with taking peformance enhancing drugs.
"I would love to get drug tested every single day," Sterling said in a video shared on X. "But I know my opponent would never do the same because I guarantee you, my man is on something."
"It's okay, I'm used to fighting guys who've been on gear. It's just one of those things. Like Nate Diaz said, they're all on steroids, right?"
"May the better man win. I know I'm going to be the cleaner man. I know I'm going to get it done, I have no doubt in my mind."
"Even with you cheating. Mentally, it just shows that you're weak. So, it is what it is."
"Movsar, I'm coming for that a** and I can't wait. October 5th, it's going down. UFC 307."
Nothing worse than cheaters in this sport! I've fought cheaters before and won, because I believe in my skillset. I never had anything to hide then and I have nothing to hide now 💯https://t.co/npjVbSK9p2
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 23, 2024
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Sterling's video sparked a back-and-forth between the two. Evloev was quick to respond, urging the veteran not to be worried.
"Don't be scared boy, I'll make it quick," Evloev said in response to Sterling. "You won't feel a thing."
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The New York native then doubled down on his PED comment.
"Basically, you're admitting it right? You've 100% taken gear and probably still on the gear. You talk too much and I know for certain."
"It's ok though. When you realized it's not enough to beat me, you'll contemplate your entire career of why you even bothered to try."
Basically, you're admitting I'm right? 😂 You've 100% taken gear and probably still on the gear. You talk to much and I know for certain. It's ok tho. When you realized it's not enough to beat me you'll contemplate your entire career of why you even bothered to try. #UFC307https://t.co/TfyZvwpwOW
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 24, 2024
Movsar Evloev believes Sterling's comments are merely excuses.
"You can talk now, but you'll be silent after the fight. Accusing without evidence is your coping mechanism when you lose."
You can talk now, but you'll be silent after the fight. Accusing without evidence is your coping mechanism when you lose. #Oscar#Actorhttps://t.co/WqQqlNLfyB
— Movsar Evloev (@MovsarUFC) August 24, 2024
