CSAC Suspends Chael Sonnen for One Year
by Nick Thomas on Sep 22, 2010 1:27 PM EDT
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Via press release from the California State Athletic Commission:
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has suspended the license of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Chael Sonnen, after Sonnen tested positive for steroids, a banned substance.
A sample from Sonnen's August 6 drug test came back with a high T/E (testosterone-to-estrogen) level, which is indicative of anabolic steroid use. CSAC learned of the results September 2 and ordered a second test, which also came back positive for steroid use. CSAC received test results from the second sample on September 14 and suspended Sonnen two days later. He is suspended for one year. Sonnen has 30 days to appeal the decision.
"The use of anabolic steroids and other banned substances are not tolerated by the commission," said CSAC Executive Officer George Dodd . "Anabolic agents put the health and safety of both the user and his opponents at risk." Sonnen's test was observed in the presence of a CSAC representative and the sample was sent to the World Anti-doping Agency test facility at the University of California , Los Angeles on August 6, 2010 for processing.
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Will the UFC suspend him next?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
No
He won’t be able to fight for a year, anything the UFC would add to that would just be redundant or excessive.
"If the commission would sanction it and Dana would move, I’d fighter Anderson right now."
- Chael Sonnen at the post fight press conference following his loss to Anderson Silva.
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But he's suspended in California
He can’t fight in another state?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
LIke nastyem said
Other states will uphold his suspension and should he fight overseas or in some locale that won’t uphold the suspension, he’ll have a hard time getting fights sanctioned under reputable commissions again.
"If the commission would sanction it and Dana would move, I’d fighter Anderson right now."
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Okay
Wasn’t sure if other states would uphold the suspension.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Yeah
Most ACs in the states are part of an association (can’t remember what it’s called) that exists in order to uphold suspensions, keep rules consistent and various other issues, just to make boxing, MMA and other combat sports fairly uniform in the way they are sanctioned across America.
"If the commission would sanction it and Dana would move, I’d fighter Anderson right now."
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Regardless of which states will or won't...
Dana has gone on record stating that he would honor any state commission on suspensions. Chael is not fighting for a year, simple as that. Unless he were to be released from his contract, allowing him to fight in Japan, he’s not fighting. Furthermore, I think Dana sees the value of Sonnen esp after a year has swept much of this from our memories.
by flassasin24 on Sep 22, 2010 2:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
FYI, before people ask, I talked to Dodd's office
and they aren’t releasing the drug, nor the ratio. At least not at this time until it “clears”.
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by S.C. Michaelson on Sep 22, 2010 1:29 PM EDT reply actions
It will be after he appeals.
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I doubt the UFC will give the commisions the middle finger
“UFC ignores CSAC, Sonnen fights anyway”
Talk about a shitty headline.
I want the strictest testing possible, and I hate cheating, but I still feel sorry as fuck for Chael Sonnen.
We can wait to hear his side of the story but why feel sorry for Chael if he’s the one that broke the rules?
we all have broken the rules at one time or another
and there really wasn’t a victim other than Chael himself. Maybe you see him fuck up and feel bad or good. it depends on whether you are capable of sympathy for what motivated him to do it.
Silva getting beat in the face by him might disagree with that "other than Chael himself"
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Sep 22, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
No, I meant that if he appeals they'll cut his sentence in half.
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why feel sorry for him?
He cheated, he got caught, he deserves to be suspended.
Anderson was injured, he didnt use steroids to help him heal faster.
Sonnen used steroids for whatever reason, talked a lot of smack and lost.
It was fun while it lasted Chael, but I hope your day in the sun is done and you dont come back.
by slutzy on Sep 22, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
What about the leg?
If you want to hear my opinion on Les Miles go to BJPenn.com.
by DayGeaux on Sep 22, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
rec'd
When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." - Jack Burton
No it won't
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by S.C. Michaelson on Sep 22, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
And thus....
The hammer of judgment has fallen!
Got Real
Sh$t just got real son!
So……………………Dana White is having another night of restless sleep? That or a $1million a night gambling binge.
But honestly, if Okami loses……….I would not buy another Silva Marquart card……..
I'm from Canada, and they think I'm slow eh!
I'd buy that card in a second
I like Nate a lot, and you have to think he can learn something from Chael’s experience against Silva.
I’d be more curious as to the outcome of Silva-Nate II than I would about GSP-Fitch II, and I’m not even entirely sure I want to see Maynard-Edgar I.
Clearly this is a blow for the UFC, Silva, Chael and all of us, but I’m still interested in a lot of the possible fights at MW.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
by Dave Strummer on Sep 22, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm entirely sure I don't want to see Maynard-Edgar
"I trained with Steven Seagal."
by B.H. Farnsworth on Sep 22, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
again
"I trained with Steven Seagal."
by B.H. Farnsworth on Sep 22, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess that should be Maynard-Edgar II
Yeah, the top of the LW division is not setting my world on fire right now, regardless of how good the fighters are. MW may be thin, but I like the available fights a lot better.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
by Dave Strummer on Sep 22, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
The LW division is strange
A lot of the most exciting fighters are near the middle or bottom of the pack.
"I trained with Steven Seagal."
by B.H. Farnsworth on Sep 22, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Melvin Gillard is learning to do both.
"I trained with Steven Seagal."
by B.H. Farnsworth on Sep 22, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
BJ Penn ruled the division for a long time with a highlight-reel fighting style. You don’t have to be boring to be good, even if that combination is increasingly the trend.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
by Dave Strummer on Sep 22, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That Anderson Silva guy is pretty exciting for being the most dominant champ ever.
"I am a man who pisses largely and frequently, which they say is a sign of great mental activity" -Henry Miller-
exactly
I hate this notion that there is some sort of natural tradeoff between an excitement and success in MMA.
There are good exciting fighters, good boring fighters, bad exciting fighters and bad boring fighters. Of those four basic typologies only the first three get to have long-lasting careers in MMA.
The result of this is that people thing boring = good, since the only boring fighters they ever really get to see are pretty talented, while many of the exciting fighters they see lose a lot and still have jobs.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
by Dave Strummer on Sep 22, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
perfect breakdown. rec’d
a life: it's the shit that happens while you're waiting for moments that never come -Lester Freamon
by eastcoastatlas on Sep 22, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you, although I’m horrified by my grammar and misspellings lately. I need to stop commenting while under the influence of Theraflu.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
by Dave Strummer on Sep 22, 2010 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
A lot of the most exciting fighters are near the middle or bottom of the pack.
Sometimes that goes hand in hand.
When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." - Jack Burton
I thought that, too
But when you really think about, guys at the top of the LHW, MW and HW divisions are really exciting fighters to watch.
I think this is because the WW and LW divisions are much deeper than any other division in MMA.
"I trained with Steven Seagal."
by B.H. Farnsworth on Sep 22, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m kinda with you on that
When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." - Jack Burton
that pic they have up there is awesome
custom made for a poem by chael
by silent.bisonte33 on Sep 22, 2010 1:34 PM EDT reply actions
Haha
So true. Reminds me of this
When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." - Jack Burton
by donkeypunch on Sep 22, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
It needs something though...
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ.
I blog at TangleBones - you should follow me on Twitter here.
If you like it, you should put a rec on it.
I like it. Except for the wording,the font and the general idea.
If you want to hear my opinion on Les Miles go to BJPenn.com.
by DayGeaux on Sep 22, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
dude, you GOTTA use Impact. its a tradition.
by judonerd on Sep 22, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
In fact, as I opened PAINT.NET on my work machine I was muttering...
“Impact better be on this piece of crap…”
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by jemaleddin on Sep 22, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
/sarcasm
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by S.C. Michaelson on Sep 22, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Not saying he didn't use PED's
but why is that California seems to be the only state that is showing up with positive test results?
I told you not to f*ck with me.
I wondered the same thing
When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." - Jack Burton
dont know how it could be connected
but i met with rich franklin and tim sylvia one time on some fan tour and both said that california is the state they like fighting in the least. can’t bring food, their own water, have to be isolated in a room prior to fights. this probably is similar to their approach in testing. they just are a strict ass state.
by silent.bisonte33 on Sep 22, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
they also somewhat recently
revamped their testing practices to be more stringent and replaced most of their commission
http://mixedmartialartsblogger.wordpress.com/
by Cory Braiterman on Sep 22, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
You should be asking yourself since we know a lot use PEDs, why ISN'T Veagas getting more pops
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by S.C. Michaelson on Sep 22, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
not sure
but if someone gets popped for them in Texas, then I’ll start calling BS
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sarcasm for those who have their detector broken
the following two things are signs of weaknesses:
stay silent when it's needed to speak up, and speak up when it's needed to stay silent.
Maybe you're not paying attention?
Or just going by the “It must be the corrupt CSAC” meme?
Nevada positive tests:
-Thiago Alves
-Karo Parisyan
-Nick Diaz
-Melvin Guillard
-Tim Sylvia
-Josh Barnett (1rst time)
-James Irvin
-Stephan Bonnar
-Kit Cope
-Cole Province
-Kimo
-Nate Marquardt
-Vitor Belfort
by William Wilson on Sep 22, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm a little confused...
If I remember correctly when Leben was suspended after his fight with Bisping he only received a 9 month suspension. But Chael gets a year? Is every commissions suspension different?
’’Apparently the the only way to kill a lion is by rear naked choke…personally I'd just kick it in the head.’’ – Bas Rutten
This is correct
The UFC were the ones that suspended Leben.
"If the commission would sanction it and Dana would move, I’d fighter Anderson right now."
- Chael Sonnen at the post fight press conference following his loss to Anderson Silva.
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Okay thanks, I was curious about that.
’’Apparently the the only way to kill a lion is by rear naked choke…personally I'd just kick it in the head.’’ – Bas Rutten
also
Chael will have his chance to appeal this, he might be able to get it lower than a year.
the following two things are signs of weaknesses:
stay silent when it's needed to speak up, and speak up when it's needed to stay silent.
he's Chael Sonnen
he doesn’t make sense to a lot of people :p
the following two things are signs of weaknesses:
stay silent when it's needed to speak up, and speak up when it's needed to stay silent.
Hopefully this will keep him quite for a year
Drink to remember, drink to forget.
by doonerthesooner on Sep 22, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
I rec'd this for the picture.
I’m locked up,
They won’t let me out.
"I trained with Steven Seagal."
by B.H. Farnsworth on Sep 22, 2010 1:40 PM EDT reply actions
You know me…
"I trained with Steven Seagal."
by B.H. Farnsworth on Sep 22, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
The correlation between estrogen and testosterone levels can be manipulated or altered in a million ways.
"I trained with Steven Seagal."
by B.H. Farnsworth on Sep 22, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, read my article
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by S.C. Michaelson on Sep 22, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a really weird thought, but some part of me has always thought that Chael left himself entirely too open to getting submitted. He was basically draping his arms across Silva’s chest, knowing how fast Silva’s triangle is. What if Chael made the decision at some point in the fight that he wanted to lose because he knew these results would come out and he’d be stripped of the title anyways?
I’ve got big walnuts. Gorilla nuts.
Nah, I doubt it
Sonnen has a history of poor sub defense, and I would think losing a testing positive would be far worse than winning and testing positive.
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if he won and tested positive, it would be a massive black eye for the UFC and he might get cut forever. Maybe through losing, he thought he could maintain his job?
I’ve got big walnuts. Gorilla nuts.
by Austin Martin on Sep 22, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't buy it
Reeks of a really bad conspiracy theory and if it were to ever proved to be true I’d just stop watching the sport altogether.
"If the commission would sanction it and Dana would move, I’d fighter Anderson right now."
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yeah, but that was also a different time
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by Austin Martin on Sep 22, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
The Sherk story is complicated
And there’s a lot of evidence that points to the CSAC completely botching his test results.
"If the commission would sanction it and Dana would move, I’d fighter Anderson right now."
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"Evidence that points..."
Fucking water blanks came back positive, lol.
"Now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb."
by menckenstein on Sep 22, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Okay, I've read all the explanations and all the T/E stuff and blah blah blah and I have one question:
Is there a chance this is all because he shook hands with Shane Carwin at the Fan Expo or something?
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There would be a lot less bullshit floating through the airwaves if the CSAC could have kept their mouth shut until issuing a complete statement like this.
If they had the results from the second test on the 14th and issued a suspension on the 16th, there is no excuse for releasing partial information on the 18th and 19th.
all the smack talk about how lance armstrong gave himself
cancer because of his doping and then chael goes on to fail a steroid test.
i wonder if he realizes how stupid he now appears
by theblade on Sep 22, 2010 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
We seem to be getting alot from the CSAC except answers for their sake they better have their shit together or this will be worse than the Sherk debacle.
"they mad at me, I keep going hard reppin/
cause what's your Rampage to Rashad Evans/"
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