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Dope Report: Sean Sherk Reinstated!

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

On Monday, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) reinstated former UFC lightweight Champion, Sean Sherk’s, following a six month suspension for steroids (Nandrolone).
Sherk was eligible for reinstatement on January 7, but didn’t pay his fine of $2500, until Monday.
Sherk was suspended following his fight with Hermes Franca at UFC 73 “Stacked” in July of [...]

NSAC Makes Sherk Take Additional Drug Test

Friday, April 11th, 2008

According to MMAPredictions, The Nevada State Athletic Commission has voted to have the former UFC lightweight champion, Sean Sherk take an additional drug test, almost a month prior to is title fight with UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn at UFC 84 on May 24th in Las Vegas.
the NSAC has voted to require Sherk to present [...]

Ken Shamrock Responds To Steroid Allegations

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

A statement sent to MMAJunkie:
During a recent interview with MMA Madness, Frank Shamrock stated that I have used steroids “my whole life.” In making such a reckless and irresponsible statement, Frank has attacked my character. As such, I unfortunately find it necessary to respond to his allegations. I’m not sure what his motives were, but [...]

Dope Report: All Fighters Test Negative For UFC 81

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) all fighters randomly tested at UFC 81 came up negative for steroids and illegal drugs.
Fighters tested at the Feb. 2 UFC 81 event were:
Tim Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir
Nathan Marquardt
Jeremy Horn
Rob Emerson
Tim Boetsch
Tyson Griffin
Marvin Eastman
Ricardo Almeida
Chris Lytle

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WEC News: Dan Henderson Calls Filho A Roider

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

In a recent interview with MMANews, “Hollywood” Dan Henderson has some choice words to say about fellow PRIDE alumni Paulo Filho:
MMANews.com:What are your thoughts on Paulo Filho?
Dan Henderson: I don’t think he has been very impressive in his last two performances since coming to the US but I think that’s what [...]

NSAC Gets Tougher On Steroids

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

In a memo sent to all Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) licensees on Jan 7, 2008, Chairman John Bailey announced that the NSAC will adopted stricter testing guidelines for fighter wishing to fight in the state of Nevada. The full memo can be seen on the NSAC website.
“non-compliant fighters have become very sophisticated in the [...]

WEC News: Ariel Gandulla Tests Positive for Steroids

Friday, December 21st, 2007

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has announced that Ariel Gandulla tested positive for the anabolic steroid Nandrolone following his loss at WEC 31.
Gandulla was defeated by submission to the WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Doug Marshall at WEC 31: Faber vs Curran on December 12.
Gandulla has twenty days to appeal the decision.
A quick side [...]

UFC News: Sherk To Fight Winner Of Penn vs. Stevenson

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Today UFC.com has officially announced that the fight between BJ Penn and Joe Stevenson will be for the UFC lightweight title, stripping Sherk of his title. Dana White also stated that Sherk will be first in line for a title shot with the winner.
“I have nothing but respect for Sean Sherk and I believe he’s [...]

UFC News: Sean Sherk Striped Of Lightweight Title

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

According to the Wrestling Observer, Sean Sherk has been striped of his UFC lightweight title for testing positive for the steroid Nandrolone at UFC 73.
BJ Penn vs. Joe Stevenson at UFC 80 will now be for the UFC lightweight title.
UFC officials confirmed today that Sean Sherk has been stripped of his lightweight championship due to [...]

UFC Breaking News: Sherk Ruling Upheld, But Reduced

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Sean Sherk positive test for steroids was upheld by the CASC, but his suspension was reduced to 6 months and a $2500 fine.
BJ Penn will take on Joe Stevenson January 19 at UFC 80 at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. According to UFC president Dana White, the winner will likely fight Sean Sherk [...]

UFC Video: Sean Sherk Talks CSAC Appeal Hearing

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

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CSAC Delays Sherk Hearing Again!

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has delayed Sean Sherks Steroid hearing again, sighting a scheduling conflict. Here’s a clip from The Fight Network:
The California State Athletic Commission today confirmed the postponement of UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk’s Tuesday, Nov. 13 appeal hearing for a steroids-related suspension. CSAC associate governmental program analyst Bill Douglas cited [...]

MMA News: Phil Baroni’s Suspension Reduced

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) voted today to reduce Phil “New York Badass” Baroni’s suspension for steroids, from one year to six months. Phil Baroni will now be able to fight as of December 22.
Baroni tested positive for steroids following his fight with Frank Shamrock at Strikeforce Judgment Day on June 22. Frank [...]

Sean Sherk Steroid Decision Delayed Again!

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

All Natural Baby!

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has pushed back its ruling on the Sean Sherk doping case again! Sherks lawyer gave the commission all the evidence he collected, including lie detector results, and now the commission will need time to go over the evidence. The earliest the commission will render a decision on [...]

Dope Report: Adam Smith Tests Positive for Steroids, Cocaine and Marijuana

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

According to the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), Adam Smith has tested positive for Steroids, Cocaine and Marijuana following the Strikeforce at the Mansion card on September 29. This is Smiths second positive test for drugs in California, so the CSAC has fined him $4000 and will have to serve a 21 month suspension.
Talking about [...]