M-1 Global in Favor of 'Strict Drug Testing' Throughout Strikeforce GP

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M-1 Global held a press conference in Moscow on Tuesday to hype the upcoming M-1 Challenge XXIII on March 5. In attendance were M-1 Global president Vadim Finkelchtein and Fedor Emelianenko, who also discussed the upcoming Strikeforce heavyweight tournament.

When Finkelchtein was asked about drug testing in the tournament, he said that he was in favor of "a strict drug testing" considering the history of some of the participants.

"Two out of eight fighters in the tournament previously failed a drug test," Finkelchtein said (as translated by LowKick.com). Obviously, I'm talking about Josh Barnett and Antonio Silva. We want fair competition for everyone, so that's why I will ask the commission to perform a strict drug testing. Fedor is not using any kind of substance to enhance his performance, and will be ready for any kind of testing. So if the commission decides to follow our suggestion, we'll be ready.

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