MMA News Roundup: UFC legend shockingly admits to PED usage, Andrew Tate receives a savage reply from Greta Thunberg, Cain Velasquez details "uncomfortable" WWE match with Brock Lesnar 

Greta Thunberg (left), Andrew Tate (center - via @itsandrewtatee), Brock Lesnar (right)
Greta Thunberg (left), Andrew Tate (center - via @itsandrewtatee), Brock Lesnar (right)

Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda's daily MMA News Roundup, where we present the biggest UFC updates and other stories from the world of mixed martial arts.

In today's issue, we talk about a retired veteran admitting to steroid usage, Andrew Tate and Greta Thunberg's unexpected Twitter feud, and more.


#3. Donald Cerrone has been taking a lot of steroids since UFC retirement

Donald Cerrone is using steroids after retirement
Donald Cerrone is using steroids after retirement

Donald Cerrone is "on the good sh*t" since retiring from the octagon this year.

'Cowboy' laid down his gloves after a second-round submission loss to Jim Miller at UFC 276. Despite the extended skid towards the end of his career, Cerrone remains one of the legends of the sport.

When Cerrone's recent social media posts showed drastic transformations in his physique, fans suspected he was using steroids. Confirming the suspicion, Cerrone went full out listing down everything he was using and even promoted the brand in an Instagram post.

He revealed that he's been using PEDs for peptides, hormone replacement therapy, brain health, joint recovery, and more.

Take a look at his post below:


#2. Andrew Tate 'takes an L' from Greta Thunberg

Former kickboxer-turned-internet sensation Andrew Tate stirred up an unprovoked Twitter back-and-forth with environmental activist Greta Thunberg.

The self-proclaimed trillionaire tagged the 19-year-old on Twitter, listing down all the cars he owns. He went on to ask for Thunberg's email address to share "enormous emission" details with her.

Thunberg responded with a "small d**k" swipe at Tate.

In response, Tate uploaded a two-minute video on Twitter to rant about how Thunberg has been turned into a "slave of the matrix" and is being manipulated to protest against the carbon emissions of world governments.

UFC fighter Chris Curtis reacted to the Twitter exchange, laughing at Tate 'taking an L' before the end of the year.


#1. Cain Velasquez looks back on WWE match with Brock Lesnar

WWE Announces Matches With Tyson Fury And Cain Velasquez At Crown Jewel Event
WWE Announces Matches With Tyson Fury And Cain Velasquez At Crown Jewel Event

Cain Velasquez recently looked back on his WWE match with Brock Lesnar in 2019. He labeled the time he spent with 'The Beast Incarnate' as 'interesting and uncomfortable'.

Their rivalry dates back to their time in the UFC. The pair headlined UFC 121, where Velasquez was crowned the new heavyweight champion after knocking Lesnar out in the first round. Years later, WWE attempted to exploit their old feud by booking an MMA-centered mega match at Crown Jewel.

In an appearance on the Keepin' It 100 Podcast, Velasquez revealed that it was professionally uncomfortable to work in tandem with Lesnar:

"Yeah, professional and I would say it was a little uncomfortable [planning out the match with Brock Lesnar]... Working with Brock was interesting man, that’s all I’m gonna say... It was very different."

Velasquez was recently released from prison on $1 million bail and has since competed inside the wrestling ring.

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