Jeff Novitzky Talks M3 metabolite, Josh Quinlan: 'One of The Craziest Substances”

UFC Senior Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters backstage at UFC on ESPN 40 (#UFCVegas59) on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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[@charlesgraham9954]

i think the UFC don't give two fks about steroids, i think some fighters get aways with it and some are fed to the lions to safe face for the company, making look like their trying to make it a clean sport. the illusion..!

[@kingbuusaki7130]

Well said

[@chaboi7]

Facts

[@junipersnow1]

Yah, if you have man boobs and your a pro athlete.... you cheating..... but not in ufc? Sometimes? Depends? lol

[@kastaway-m4x]

Just like the WWE/NFL/MLB/NBA....the UFC doesn't really care, but...all these companies need to give the impression that the sport is clean - USADA has entered the building. If the public assumes every single player is a cheater they will lose interest which loses $$$ and probably lose your network TV deal, ESPN, Fox, etc..

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Fighters are clearly favored and loved above others... The title shots and rankings is also an example of that. System can't be trusted but nice that something is done...

[@iansmind]

This just exposed a REALLY BIG loop hood that people like MPMD talked about. I can definitely see scenarios where people can “maneuver” the system especially if you look at the plasticity of each athletic commission

[@JohnWilliamsIsStarWars]

That’s his second time wtf

[@2stepsforward4stepsback]

This guy does seem understanding to me

[@buckashisensei]

Uh oh josh "one hundred picograms " quinlan

[@buckashisensei]

Josh "I loooove Jon jones " quinlan

[@brianparker7167]

Awesome interview. Really found this interesting

[@ecstaticallyextreme]

No wonder this guy's so strong

[@perfectjays]

Can anyone explain to me what happened?

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

Watch the video?

[@landonova]

it sure seems they are giving josh special treatment. dude got caught with roids. he must come from a fam with deep ass pockets.

[@thefrozeninja]

He’s from a small island in Hawaii lol His mom is a nurse and the dad is a retired firefighter. Lol nice try though.

[@namoolelolawaia-fishermans5617]

I went to school with josh and his younger brother. His mom is my daughters pediatrician. We come from a small island in Hawai’i. They don’t come from money they come from hard work.

[@marcosimmons185]

Dumbest comment I’ve seen so far on this lol

[@marcosimmons185]

I train with josh. For over 9 years. He comes from Kauai, Hawaii. Not from money. He works his ass off and also has an engineering degree.

[@idontknowwheretogo8559]

seems from the replies he works his ass off but still decides to take steroids and cheat his way for a career.

[@DEGENERATE_sendit]

Sounds more like your testing sucks. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kennethsmith4956]

Be professional or get step'n

[@88wizeguy]

Sounds like u do steroids then this m3 lingers around.

[@CcC-in5xk]

Scripted

[@YitroBenAvraham]

This guy and his company are a complete joke. The idea that 99% of ufc are clean is an insult to everyone’s intelligence. Look at the guys they “catch”… joke.

[@ribbitism]

americanisms always amuse me, here it's the way they pronounce 'nevada' as nuhvadder instead of nehvarder. 😂😂

[@blasphemedheretic]

you're weird

[@ribbitism]

@Nick A I completely agree with you, and you're reinforcing exactly what makes it an Americanism. What you tryna get defensive for? Smh 😂😂

[@gastrointestinalhemorrhage]

Drugzzzz. Cheaterz

[@ZohaibAli-sq4sx]

This is rare, love it. Now only if we can get an interview with the matchmakers

[@BullfrogActual]

And the judges

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

I have never taken a drug test, i have consumed the sketchiest protein powders, creatines, supplements in the world, there is absolutely no chance i would test for this or any steroid, usadas super sketch, depends on if the guy is a needle mover

[@kingbuusaki7130]

This drug testing should is hella b******* because everybody knows that everybody uses it just don't get caught even that's how he's talking

[@profightsinfo]

This was a really interesting interview. I’d love to see more like this when higher profile fighters go through similar situations. I found it informative.

[@skoshow]

MFs will rant about roided fighters here in the comments and then go extreme how Jon Jones is the greatest fighter ever period

[@chaboi7]

Loopholes, I jbj has gotten away from it for years now

[@Ab.flxcko]

“We don’t know much about it” Mpmd: hold my beer

[@TheDXJC56]

Long story short, whenever they wanna give a steroid cheat an exemption they do, really makes that jacket they give Izzy and Kamaru earlier this year meaningless, can't wait for Jon Jones to get his whenever he returns to active competition 😂

[@jasonrick6148]

@Philosophy_First let’s not act like what went down at Ufc 200 and 232 weren’t “jackpot conspiracies”

[@RealMattKiefer]

Izzy’s use is obvious because his titty grows and shrinks and grows again throughout the year, but there is nothing to point to directly usman is on PEDS.

[@christopherfox3891]

@Philosophy_First there’s no conspiracy, you need to educate yourself on just how easy it is to pass a steroid test, even if you’re a walking pharmacy.

[@andresgil1449]

Wait a minute so you guys catch a guy on steroids and sign him “nevertheless” wth!

[@tonyc7301]

Please. Like the UFC cares about steroids. This is the same company that let Brock Lesnar sign to fight Mark Hunt and gave him a drug testing exemption. Of course he tested positive before and after the fight, full well knowing Lesnar was roided to the max.

[@skoshow]

Don't be that stupid atleast. The testing pool was introduced afterwards to counter that pattern. Altough true that Brock Lesnar was juiced trough the roof, let's not act that it's same situation now.

[@tonyc7301]

@@skoshow If they gave a crap about steroids, they would not have signed this kid to fight in the UFC off of a PED suspension. They did the same with Daniel Pineda and some other guys too.

[@skoshow]

@@tonyc7301 I'm not arguing that because you are right. But they have no choice than to keep it clean as much as possible because mma is rapidly growing as a sport and the mainstream audience doesn't like substance abuse in sports (rightfully so). I say mainstream because we saw a lot of shit over the years and still watch it

[@saptarathi3992]

This guy is 7ft tall

[@Aeye424]

Usada ruining lives since 2011

[@landj8]

Golden snitch

[@kiesdo3908]

Love this interview, give you insight about other aspects of the fighting game

[@steveabrams4314]

Nate diaz enters chat: everyone's on steroids 😂

[@NoLiesToldTV]

Bunch of crybabies in the comments

[@Joshua-dw8wu]

Full disclosure is cool. Great to talk about it right when it happens so there are no misconceptions and so the athlete can avoid stigma and get the issue cleared up asap. Good job UFC for good leadership and candor.

[@FlavaDave93]

you must be new here lol

[@ableton-i3d]

Pinch of salt in an Olympic size swimming pool!!!!

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

@@ableton-i3d makes it saltwater

[@nicholasfrank4353]

Uncle Chael never gonna spill the beans!

[@peacebwithu1035]

You can always tell liars when they way over explain simple questions. And he's comparing him to bones Jones hahahaaa

[@blakeys3237]

Any drugs in sport makes an athlete a cheater they don’t belong go out and get a fucking job at McDonald’s

[@CaseyKCRichards]

Nandrolones stay in your system for up to 3 yrs

[@jpzy8780]

very cool thanks guys

[@jg102xc]

When you cut weight/fast that’s when the body detoxes, cleans and repairs it’s self at a elevated level. This might be why this substance surfaces during these times.

[@ninten2melonjuice857]

They should have brought in Jon Jones as an expert consultant explaining the pictogram vs pool theory.

[@georgejaneiro4970]

So the Nevada State Athletic Commission is OK with Herb Dean's reffing and with Sal D'amato's judging, but they draw the line at 99 picograms.

[@scottfoster-burner]

Herb Dean??

[@irv_n3373]

Herb dean is a good ref but sure 4or5 bad calls out of 80 is so bad

[@CoconutPipeSmoker]

As a public company it's probably in the UFC best interest to "discuss"/disclose. Great interview, very informative!

[@exodusdiva2295]

Josh is lucky that UFC still gave him a contract and that they stand by him. Hmmm...we'll see. Raises questions over his credibility, especially to test positive again. The amount is minute but still....

[@johnnybacon8675]

Awesome interview. Happy they did this.

[@peacebwithu1035]

Duh, he though he was done taking his tests and started a steroid. Not that hard. So what if he took 1000 tests and the one right before a fight tests positive. Just admit it. Move on. Making excuses. If under 100 picograms is nothing like Jeff is trying to say then why cancel his fight?

[@VicDaddy43]

You obviously didn’t watch the entire video. The NV state commission blocked the fight. USADA and UFC were good with the results.

[@dagwood5041]

@@VicDaddy43 USADA is a sham and easy to get around, look at MPMD's video about it

[@iamjp1]

@@VicDaddy43 of course not lol he probably had his point ready to be typed before he clicked on the video

[@blasphemedheretic]

watch the video

[@GoodStuff1992]

@@VicDaddy43 exactly, some mma fans really only have an elementary school education

[@DigDootyDitches]

This guy looks trustworthy