Chael Sonnen, Josh Barnett Appeal Steroid Suspensions to CSAC

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Dec 022010
 

Chael Sonnen failed a drug screening following his UFC 117 match against UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. Today, he appealed to the CSAC to lift the suspension on his license. (Photo courtesy of Ryan McKinnell and Examiner.com)

This morning, UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen (24-11-1) and PRIDE veteran “The Babyfaced Assassin” Josh Barnett (21-5) both appeared in front of the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) to appeal their (unrelated) suspensions due to the presence of banned substances in their pre-fight drug screenings.

In July 2009, Barnett tested positive for the use of steroids for the second time in his professional MMA career, consequently not being allowed to compete against “The Last Emperor” Fedor Emelianenko (31-2) at the now defunct promotion Affliction: Trilogy. The event as well as Affliction Entertainment itself was cancelled July 24, 2009 as a direct result. Barnett requested a re-test, and subsequently failed that one, as well. Continue reading »

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Strikeforce Pre-Fight Breakdown: Matt Lindland vs. Robbie Lawler

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Dec 022010
 

"Ruthless" Robbie Lawler has the knockout power to end a fight with just one punch. He looks to add opponent "The Law" Matt Lindland to his long list of KO's and climb the ladder to title contention with their meeting at Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Dave Mandel and Sherdog)

Before “Hendo” Dan Henderson (25-8) and “Babalu” Renato Sobral (33-9) face off in a rematch for the main event, former Elite XC and ICON Sport Middleweight Champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (17-6) takes on Team Quest co-founder “The Law” Matt Lindland (22-7) in a classic style vs. style fight that pits striker vs. wrestler. Will knockout power reign or will the control of wrestling overturn the powerful striker? Continue reading »

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Strikeforce Pre-Fight Breakdown: Paul Daley vs. Scott Smith

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Dec 022010
 

"Semtex" Paul Daley vs. "Hands of Steel" Scott Smith is sure to be an explosive match-up on the Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu main card. (File photo)

Returning to wow the MMA fans of St. Louis for a second time is ”Hands of Steel” Scott Smith (16-7). The UFC veteran has descended the weight classes throughout his MMA career, starting at heavyweight and is not debuting his new lean 170lb. frame at Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu this Saturday. Smith is making his debut in the promotion’s talent filled welterweight division against dangerous British slugger “Semtex” Paul Daley (22-10-2) in the UFC castaway’s Strikeforce debut. The fan favorite, Smith, also known by his fans as “The Comeback Kid” due to a handful of come-from-behind knockouts to his credit, is looking to put his heart, his iron will, and his hands of steel to use in a new division against a man whose back is against the cage when it comes to top competition.  With the arsenal of strikes these two fighters bring to the cage it is a sure shot that only one man will be left standing in the end. Continue reading »

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