Twitter reacts to Nevada's TRT ban and UFC's response

The MMA world exploded on Thursday when the Nevada State Athletic Commission passed a unanimous vote to ban therapeutic-use exemptions for testosterone-replacement therapy in combat sports, effective immediately.

The reactions to the stunning vote proposed by “Skip” Avansino were a mix of shock and jubilation, as the decision will drastically alter the landscape of the sport going forward.

While details regarding what this means for known TRT users such as Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson, Frank Mir and a handful of others are  yet to be learned, the reaction from the MMA community seems supportive of the NSAC’s decision.

To see what fighters, media members and others thought about today’s breaking news, check out these Twitter reactions below:

NSAC votes unanimously to ban testosterone-replacement therapy, effective immediately http://t.co/5B0rce66us

— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) February 27, 2014

NSAC finally banning TRT is positive for all combat sports, but increases need for CIR/IRMS & out-of-comp PED testing.

— Vada-Testing.org (@Vada_Testing) February 27, 2014

Abruptly stopping TRT is not always easy.Can be medical repercussions lasting many months.This is irrespective of reason they began using.

— Vada-Testing.org (@Vada_Testing) February 27, 2014

Commission jurisdiction shopping has always existed. Penn/MD have never allowed TUE’s for TRT.

— Vada-Testing.org (@Vada_Testing) February 27, 2014

Discontinuing TRT must be done under strict medical supervision; timeframe depends on why person using in first place.

— Vada-Testing.org (@Vada_Testing) February 27, 2014

Wanted to get a comment from Marc Ratner, but he was incredibly swift in leaving.

— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) February 27, 2014

Dana White via text: It’s a great day in the sport! I applaud NSAC. TRT needed to go away.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 27, 2014

Man, lots of fighters who would die without TRT are going to perish because of the NSAC. I hope they’re happy leaving bodies in their wake.

— Luke Thomas (@SBNLukeThomas) February 27, 2014

Took about 12 seconds for the first “Will Vitor fake an injury so he doesn’t have to fight in Nevada?” question to come in.

— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) February 27, 2014

Holy shit the NSAC banned TRT

— Jason High (@KCBanditMMA) February 27, 2014

Shit looks like I will have to retire earlier than 65 now!

— Ike Vallie-Flagg (@IKEVF) February 27, 2014

Nevada just cut, literally, about 90% of their enhanced testing. And we’re cheering.

— Iain Kidd (@iainkidd) February 27, 2014

Good news on the ban of TRT use in Nevada. So what does this mean in other states?

— Chris Holdsworth (@holdsworth135) February 27, 2014

Very happy to see TRT banned, absolutely a ridiculous idea to start with and a major factor of my personal retirement from fighting

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) February 27, 2014

TRT is finally banned, now we can only hope that 1 day we will have Olympic level drug screening in MMA. So we can catch the EPO, HGH users

— Vinny Magalhaes (@VinnyMMA) February 27, 2014

I can’t believe the Nevada State Athletic Commission band testosterone. It is a great day for the sport. I hope all states follow suit. #TRT

— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) February 27, 2014

The times they are a-changin’

— Rich Chou (@rich_chou) February 27, 2014

“@arielhelwani: RT @shaunalshatti: it passes unanimously. Wow. TRT is banned in Nevada. Effective immediately.”things just got interestin

— marivi weidman (@marivs1718) February 27, 2014

Ban on trt in Nevada? Hell ya haha good job nsac good fuckin job

— Cody Bollinger (@CodyBollinger) February 27, 2014

So TRT is now officially banned in Nevada. U could argue I only have one loss on my record. After I beat Kennedy I want my shot at the title

— michael (@bisping) February 27, 2014

Glad to see NSAC put a stop on TUE exemptions. What do you guys think? @ufc

— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) February 27, 2014

Stoked that TRT is a thing of the past in MMA. Good start by the new NSAC.

— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) February 27, 2014

Getting caught up on some @ufc news after a long flight… #NSAC & #ufc says “no more #TRT “

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 27, 2014

No more TRT . Yes my 400lb bench is going to come in handy now !!! #MMA

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) February 27, 2014

I’m okay with the Nevada Commission banning TRT… But if they start checking ice cream levels I am going to be really upset. #MMA #UFC @ufc

— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) February 27, 2014

Nevada just banned the use of synthetic testosterone for fighters. Shit just got real. Literally.

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) February 27, 2014

Statement just released to press regarding today’s NSAC ruling: The UFC fully supports; encourages all athletic commissions to adopt

— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) February 27, 2014