UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk tested positive for Nandrolone Metabolite following his bout at UFC 73: “Stacked,” according to the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). This is an ILLEGAL steriod, and of course all illegal drugs are banned from the UFC, and illegal in the United States.
Sherk has ONLY been fined $2,500 and suspended for one year (effective as of July 7). I personally agree with this pushiment, and think it should be far worse then what was given! Sean Sherk should not only be fined MORE then 2,500 he should also have his belt taken away from him, and should NOT get the chance to get it back!
Nandrolone levels can range from 2ng/ml to 6ng/ml depending on the person and the level of activity. Sherk tested positive on both samples at 12ng/ml. I like Sherk, and thought he was an exceptional fighter and seem to be a great person, However I was WRONG! I said a lot of great things about Sean Sherk leading up to the fight on July 7Th, and after the fight. Now I have to take them all back.
Sean Sherk, like every other doper or cheater, has betrayed his fans and his sport. He has lied to all of the people who love MMA, and has betrayed the sport entirely! With fighters like Sherk and Franca using illegal drugs it just gives the MMA, and UFC a bad rebutation! If these fighters continue to do this MMA is going to be just like any other sport (baseball, football, pro Wrestling, and etc).
However........That’s NOT all.
Sean Sherk’s opponent, Hermes Franca, contacted MMAWeekly to apologize for testing positive for Drostanolone. Franca has also betrayed his fans, family, friends, and the UFC. Franca, too, was fined $2,500 and has been suspended for one year. Like said about Sean Sherk this is a good pushiment, and should be far worse for him! Hermes Franca should NEVER get another chance at the title.
Hermes Franca apologized to the public, his family, and friends. He also said in his apology that he wasn't trying to make excuses for his action, however he continued to say that he had injury that wouldn't heal in time for his fight with Sean Sherk, fighting is his only means of support for his family so he took illegal drugs to speed up the healing process. He also said that he loves to fight, and loves the sport, and cant wait to start fighting again. That sounds like a large load of EXCUSES to me!
However one thing Hermes Franca did do was sincere apology, However I still have a difficult time feeling the least bit sympathetic. He talks about fighting being his love, his entire life, yet betrays it by cheating in a championship match.
He also cites desperation stemming from his financial difficulties. He is afraid of losing the winning purse that would support his family yet costs himself - and them even more in the long run by damaging his career.
I’m at a point where it just doesnt matter what the reasons are anymore. Whether or not you agree with his reasoning taking drugs to help you in a fight is against the rules. And when you break the rules you are cheating.
Sherk was penciled in to defend his title against BJ Penn in November of this year. Unless he appeals and this finding from the CSAC is somehow overturned, it looks like that bout is no longer on the table.
Furthermore, it could set up yet another championship bout for the vacant 155-pound title if the UFC decides to strip Sherk of his strap.
Sherk has ONLY been fined $2,500 and suspended for one year (effective as of July 7). I personally agree with this pushiment, and think it should be far worse then what was given! Sean Sherk should not only be fined MORE then 2,500 he should also have his belt taken away from him, and should NOT get the chance to get it back!
Nandrolone levels can range from 2ng/ml to 6ng/ml depending on the person and the level of activity. Sherk tested positive on both samples at 12ng/ml. I like Sherk, and thought he was an exceptional fighter and seem to be a great person, However I was WRONG! I said a lot of great things about Sean Sherk leading up to the fight on July 7Th, and after the fight. Now I have to take them all back.
Sean Sherk, like every other doper or cheater, has betrayed his fans and his sport. He has lied to all of the people who love MMA, and has betrayed the sport entirely! With fighters like Sherk and Franca using illegal drugs it just gives the MMA, and UFC a bad rebutation! If these fighters continue to do this MMA is going to be just like any other sport (baseball, football, pro Wrestling, and etc).
However........That’s NOT all.
Sean Sherk’s opponent, Hermes Franca, contacted MMAWeekly to apologize for testing positive for Drostanolone. Franca has also betrayed his fans, family, friends, and the UFC. Franca, too, was fined $2,500 and has been suspended for one year. Like said about Sean Sherk this is a good pushiment, and should be far worse for him! Hermes Franca should NEVER get another chance at the title.
Hermes Franca apologized to the public, his family, and friends. He also said in his apology that he wasn't trying to make excuses for his action, however he continued to say that he had injury that wouldn't heal in time for his fight with Sean Sherk, fighting is his only means of support for his family so he took illegal drugs to speed up the healing process. He also said that he loves to fight, and loves the sport, and cant wait to start fighting again. That sounds like a large load of EXCUSES to me!
However one thing Hermes Franca did do was sincere apology, However I still have a difficult time feeling the least bit sympathetic. He talks about fighting being his love, his entire life, yet betrays it by cheating in a championship match.
He also cites desperation stemming from his financial difficulties. He is afraid of losing the winning purse that would support his family yet costs himself - and them even more in the long run by damaging his career.
I’m at a point where it just doesnt matter what the reasons are anymore. Whether or not you agree with his reasoning taking drugs to help you in a fight is against the rules. And when you break the rules you are cheating.
Sherk was penciled in to defend his title against BJ Penn in November of this year. Unless he appeals and this finding from the CSAC is somehow overturned, it looks like that bout is no longer on the table.
Furthermore, it could set up yet another championship bout for the vacant 155-pound title if the UFC decides to strip Sherk of his strap.
2 comments:
Well said...
Guess it's time for them both to break out the ol' knee pads, eh?
-MC
Yes they better, because they aren't gonna be fighting any time soon.
MS
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