scurlaruntings
06-17-2007, 02:59 PM
It looks like some people didn’t receive the memo:
“No steroids or drugs are allowed in California,” said Armando Garcia, the executive director for the California State Athletic Commission. “We want to let everyone know we’re doing testing.”
A number of mixed martial arts fighters, including former Detroit Lions receiver Johnnie Morton ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) and BJJ & UFC legend Royce Gracie ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), have been caught with steroids or drugs found in their systems by the CSAC since illegal drug testing began in March. Before 2007, steroid testing had not been part of California’s medical exams.
Morton and Gracie wasn’t the only MMA fighters who tested positive for an illegal substance. Tim Persey ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) was also found with traces of methamphetamine in his urine sample. Both fighters were part of an MMA event June 2 at the Los Angeles Coliseum: K-1: Dynamite USA ([Only registered and activated users can see links]).
Garcia said the danger of drug uses can ruin not only MMA but others sports such as boxing, baseball, football and basketball.
“It’s cheating,” Garcia said. “Imagine if you’re in Las Vegas and you want to place a bet on a game. It can have a huge effect in so many directions.”
On Wednesday, the Commission released information that Morton’s urine sample before his fight indicated testosterone levels far exceeding the norm. He is suspended indefinitely, and other penalties will be given after a seven-day period in which Morton is allowed to explain in writing why he refused a post-fight drug test.
One day earlier, professional boxers James Toney and Dan Batchelder were found violating drug rules by the CSAC and suspended and fined $2,500.
Last February, the CSAC released the names of 52 professional fighters, including MMA stars Cesar Gracie ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) and Bas Rutten ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), who tested positive for drugs.
“These guys are juiced,” said Garcia. “It’s worrying the heck out of me.”
Is this news? Steroids are becoming a big problem in most sports espcially combat sports. As for Morton i really dont know why he bothered in the first place.It was confirmed that he had a banned substance in his urine sample and has been handed an indefinite ban.Seems a bit hypocritical seeing as Toney was handed a fine of $2500 and a years ban.
“No steroids or drugs are allowed in California,” said Armando Garcia, the executive director for the California State Athletic Commission. “We want to let everyone know we’re doing testing.”
A number of mixed martial arts fighters, including former Detroit Lions receiver Johnnie Morton ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) and BJJ & UFC legend Royce Gracie ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), have been caught with steroids or drugs found in their systems by the CSAC since illegal drug testing began in March. Before 2007, steroid testing had not been part of California’s medical exams.
Morton and Gracie wasn’t the only MMA fighters who tested positive for an illegal substance. Tim Persey ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) was also found with traces of methamphetamine in his urine sample. Both fighters were part of an MMA event June 2 at the Los Angeles Coliseum: K-1: Dynamite USA ([Only registered and activated users can see links]).
Garcia said the danger of drug uses can ruin not only MMA but others sports such as boxing, baseball, football and basketball.
“It’s cheating,” Garcia said. “Imagine if you’re in Las Vegas and you want to place a bet on a game. It can have a huge effect in so many directions.”
On Wednesday, the Commission released information that Morton’s urine sample before his fight indicated testosterone levels far exceeding the norm. He is suspended indefinitely, and other penalties will be given after a seven-day period in which Morton is allowed to explain in writing why he refused a post-fight drug test.
One day earlier, professional boxers James Toney and Dan Batchelder were found violating drug rules by the CSAC and suspended and fined $2,500.
Last February, the CSAC released the names of 52 professional fighters, including MMA stars Cesar Gracie ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) and Bas Rutten ([Only registered and activated users can see links]), who tested positive for drugs.
“These guys are juiced,” said Garcia. “It’s worrying the heck out of me.”
Is this news? Steroids are becoming a big problem in most sports espcially combat sports. As for Morton i really dont know why he bothered in the first place.It was confirmed that he had a banned substance in his urine sample and has been handed an indefinite ban.Seems a bit hypocritical seeing as Toney was handed a fine of $2500 and a years ban.