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Mike Brown Slams Steroid Accusations from Julianna Peña Before UFC 316
Kayla Harrison’s name has become synonymous with dominance, discipline, and Olympic-level grit. Ahead of her UFC 316 co-main event clash against Julianna Peña, she finds herself in the spotlight not just for her talent—but for PED allegations hurled by Peña with zero proof. The accusation? That Harrison is "on steroids" and "hopefully cycles off before June 7." The response? A direct, unapologetic rebuttal from her legendary head coach, Mike Brown of American Top Team.Kayla Harrison’s Athletic Pedigree: More Than Just Muscle
Before Harrison ever set foot inside an MMA cage, she was already a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, competing at 78 kilograms (172 pounds) with strict same-day weigh-ins. Since moving to MMA, she’s dropped to 135 pounds to compete in the UFC bantamweight division—a transformation requiring tremendous discipline, not synthetic help.Key Stats:
Two Olympic Gold Medals (Judo)
Competed at 78kg (172 lbs) in the Olympics
UFC 135 lb Bantamweight Division
Never failed a drug test—amateur or professional
Coach Mike Brown: “Kayla Is 100% Clean. A Freak Among Freaks.”
Mike Brown didn’t mince words defending Harrison’s integrity. Speaking to the media, he emphasized that Harrison’s consistent physique is the hallmark of a natural athlete, not someone using anabolic substances.Brown acknowledged Harrison’s freak genetics but reminded the public that elite athletes exist in all sports—whether it’s muscular frame, explosive speed, or unearthly endurance. That’s the reality at the highest level of competition.“The biggest indicator for me as somebody who’s clean is stability. [Kayla] is always the same. She doesn’t change… She is 100% a clean athlete. Always has been, always will be. Doesn’t need it. She’s a freak among freaks.”
Julianna Peña’s Claims Lack Substance and Context
Peña’s comments focused on visual changes in Harrison’s physique, calling her “super juicy and cut up” compared to her more “feminine” Olympic look. What Peña fails to consider—or willfully ignores—is:- Olympic weigh-ins are same-day, MMA weigh-ins are day-before (major impact on appearance)
- Harrison’s move from 155 lbs in PFL to 135 lbs in UFC changes her muscular definition
- There is zero positive drug test in Harrison’s history
- No physiological or performance spike pattern that matches PED usage
Training, Not Testosterone: Kayla’s Work Ethic Behind the Scenes
Mike Brown shared insight into Harrison’s grind at American Top Team:Harrison doesn’t rely on shortcuts. She relies on calculated, relentless effort. Brown pointed to the difference in body fluctuation patterns of PED users vs. Kayla’s year-round physical consistency as further evidence of her natural status.“She puts in the work every day. People just think because they look at themselves… but that’s not the top of the food chain.”
The Freak Factor: Understanding Elite Athlete Genetics
Brown's comparison to other elite athletes rings loud and true. From towering basketball players to iron-lunged triathletes, freaks of nature are not fantasy—they’re fact. Harrison belongs in that category.UFC 316: Hype, Heat, and a Reputation on the Line
With UFC 316 fast approaching, the real test won’t be in press quotes or social media slander. It’ll be in the cage. Harrison enters as the more accomplished athlete, with the physical and mental edge—and according to her coach, without a trace of PED support.As the MMA world waits for June 7, one thing is clear: accusations without evidence are just noise. Kayla Harrison’s record, discipline, and drug test history speak louder than Peña’s words ever could.