It’s very unfortunate what happened, it hit me in the face. I have to fight this fight right now to show my integrity. I have been tested several times with theUFC and never have I turned corners
, mentions the athlete returning to the Outaouais full time.
Over the past few weeks, Barriault has identified supplements he consumed before his fight that may have contaminated him without his knowledge.
I was approached during the pandemic to use new products and I may have been lacking vigilance. I have two products in mind that I sent for testing. I sent this to the lab at my own expense and am waiting to hear from you. I hope we will be able to put our finger on it
, specifies the 30-year-old fighter.
The world may not remember my victory, but the news. I make myself a spokesperson to remind athletes that, at our level, we are responsible for what we put in our bodies.
The athlete consoles himself with the support received by the UFC
in his file. According to him, the organization is also convinced that he did not consume doping products on purpose.The quantities are minimal and have no impact on performance. I show my goodwill and wait to see what will happen, but I am confident that it will come out positive
, says the 185-pound athlete.
TheUFC
In fact, got him to sign a new four-fight deal in the summer and offered him a duel in November. Barriault’s potential opponent, however, declined the clash until he heard the results of his investigation.I expect to have sanctions from the US Anti-Doping Agency. I take responsibility for what happened. I still hope to be able to fight before the end of the year, or early 2021.
A permanent return to Gatineau
In addition to trying to shed light on this story of banned products, Barriault must manage changes in his personal life. He recently made the decision to move back to his home in Gatineau.
The fact that he got his first victory in theUFC
after a three week camp at the Patenaude Martial Arts Club last spring certainly had an impact on his decision.I've done training camps all over the world, I've been to a lot of gyms, and I can say that this energy isn't found anywhere else. I'm glad I can live it full time now
, said Barriault, a smile on his face.
The one who has been his mentor since his beginnings, Patrick Marcil, is happy with this return to the fold.
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In Gatineau, Barriault regularly faces excellent opponents such as Lethwei champion Dave Leduc and professional fighters Julien Leblanc, Isaac Blais and Zackery Powell.
It's not easy at the moment with the Covid, but we would like Marc-André to be able to fight three or four more times in the next 12 months. He is a fighter who never says no. When things are done with the UFC and we call him, he'll be ready
, ends Marcil.
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