Bodog Beat

Bill Mahood says his positive steroid test is a result of theraputic injections he took for a chronic injury. (Bodog Nation File Photo)

Responding to a statement released by the California State Athletic Commission, Bill "The Butcher" Mahood (15-6-0) posted the following on the internet forum mma.tv;

"I was very surprised with an early morning phone call by a reporter from the Fight Network asking about the CSAC recent suspension. As I had yet to hear anything from the CSAC I had nothing to say. Since that call I have spoken to officials with the CSAC to determine the situation."

"As it sits I tested positive for a "barley discernible" level of Drostanone (an anabolic agent). I did in fact start the use of an anabolic agent approximately the 3^rd week in August. This was at a time that I thought I was done fighting and was suffering from a chronic joint inflammation of my hip. I ingested only 2 doses of the agent prior to being offered the "Playboy Mansion" fight. I did not want to miss the opportunity of fighting for a great promoter like StrikeForce and especially at the "Playboy Mansion". I immediately discontinued the use of the agent, knowing full well the reputation of the CSAC and not wanting to be yet "another busted athlete". I was convinced that there would be nothing left in my system long before fight day and that I would not garner any performance enhancing benefit from only two doses. I believe that the CSAC own result of "barley discernible" levels backs up this statement."

"I am not sure how I should feel in this situation, I did start to use the substance as an anti inflammatory BUT at the time had no intentions of competing. I do believe that there was no benefit from the amount ingested. Yet, I still tested positive and for that I would like to apologize to Strikeforce, Bodogfight, and the sport of MMA in general. I will continue to work hard to further the sport of MMA as a promoter, trainer and manager but it is unlikely I will continue to fight due to chronic reoccuring injuries."

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