Joey Beltran: 'I Did Not Inject Nandrolone Into My Body'

Joey Beltran, who along with Rousimar Palhares, failed his post-fight drug test for UFC On FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson last December, is denying he ever took nandrolone. Beltran was suspended for nine months following the failed test for the banned substance.

On the Australian card, Beltran defeated Igor Pokrajac in his third fight at light heavyweight. He was defeated by James Te Huna at 205 in early 2012.

I can say without a shadow of a doubt I did not inject Nandrolone into my body. I am sorry to my family and friends for the shame this...

— joey beltran (@mexicutioner760) January 11, 2013

Brought to any of you. I promise soon the whole story will be told and I will go through whatever is necessary to find the reason for this..

— joey beltran (@mexicutioner760) January 11, 2013

Positive test. I am at fault for taking a supplement or perhaps combination of something that caused my test result. My team and I will ...

— joey beltran (@mexicutioner760) January 11, 2013

Seek the truth. I am sorry once again and truly apologize to the people that matter the most to me.- Joey Beltran

— joey beltran (@mexicutioner760) January 11, 2013

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