Emil Meek is seeking to set the story straight.
The popular Norwegian fighter, known for knocking out Rousimar Palhares, wrote in a statement Thursday posted to his Facebook page that his UFC debut is being delayed because he was taking prescribed medications that are banned by the UFC's anti-doping policy.
Meek wrote that he disclosed those substances to USADA as part of the program's onboarding process. He was initially supposed to face Jessin Ayari at UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett on Sept. 3 in Hamburg, Germany. Meek wrote that he agreed to have his debut postponed after learning those medications were prohibited.