In the statement, Overeem announced that he withdrew from UFC 146
and explained why his T/E ratio was so high. According to Overeem's
camp, he did so on Friday and that's when the UFC decided to replace him
with Mir. His manager Glenn Robinson told MMAFighting.com that Overeem
didn’t "formally withdraw his license application, he withdrew from the
fight and asked for a continuance to hear the case so he can prove he is
a clean fighter."
You can read the full statement below.
To my friends and fans,
I am deeply saddened to announce
that on Friday, April 20, I respectfully withdrew from the May 26 event
so that I can request a continuance until my situation with the Nevada
State Athletic Commission is resolved.
I cannot express how sorry
I am to the Commission, Junior Dos Santos, the fans, the owners and
employees of the UFC, my friends and family and anyone else who this has
affected.
I absolutely do not believe in, nor do I use
performance-enhancing drugs. I am a clean fighter and I will do whatever
it takes to prove this to everyone.
Prior to the UFC 146 press
conference in March, I aggravated an old rib injury on my left side. My
doctor prescribed, and I accepted, an anti-inflammatory medication that
was mixed with testosterone. I was completely unaware that testosterone
was one of the ingredients in the medication. Although I was unaware, I
do realize it is my job to know what I am putting into my body.
I respect the Nevada Commissioners and Executive Director Keith Kizer and what they are doing to keep
the
sport of mixed martial arts regulated and safe for athletes. I look
forward to working with them in the days and weeks ahead.
Friends
and fans, I ask for your patience as I work through this matter. Please
support me. I promise to return to the Octagon soon.