Sonnen is officailly suspended 1 year

http://www.mmamania.com/2010/9/22/1704086/csac-suspends-chael-sonnen-for-one
From the CSAC press release:

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 anaboloic 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.

when did/does the suspension start?

killerofchicken wrote:

when did/does the suspension start?

From what I read above it says he was suspended on Sept. 16. Not sure if the date starts then or a year from the time he fought or what.

OUSOONERSOU wrote:

killerofchicken wrote:

when did/does the suspension start?

From what I read above it says he was suspended on Sept. 16. Not sure if the date starts then or a year from the time he fought or what.

thats what i was wondering, he's still out for a while anyways

i said that i'd wait and judge him when everything came out, so far it's not looking real good for him. i can't believe he was talking shit about lance armstrong

killerofchicken wrote:

i said that i'd wait and judge him when everything came out, so far it's not looking real good for him. i can't believe he was talking shit about lance armstrong

That wasn't him remember? It was some Spanish guy.

Oh my bad! lol

Well either he did or didn't. If he did, good for the CSAC, if he did with a medical reason in mind and informed the CSAC? Fuck them and sue. Regardless of how it turns out though, his name is tarnished, which sucks because I think he is great for the sport.

He made those comments to fool the people into believing he hates steroids when he was actually taking them.

BWAHHAHAHA

wheres wolf on this thread?

hahah

What was his reason for the failed test?

Medicine for what?

gomez1012 wrote:

What was his reason for the failed test?

Medicine for what?

Tiny muscles.

I heard from an inside source that he was taking them because his pussy muscles were too loose, and he wanted to tighten them up a bit.

Well I guess Chael will be on MMALive more now for the next 9-10 months. That is a good thing.

Birdofthad wrote:

BWAHHAHAHA

wheres wolf on this thread?

hahah

Yes dear?