He’s going to get an immediate title shot. Won’t affect Sherk too much. Stripping Sherk was the right thing to do.

It’s the right decision. I feel for Sherk, but UFC had to do it, and I like the decision to give Sherk the 1st challenge.

Hey Mania do you think BJ will fight Sherk if Bj wins? Cause he said he wouldn’t fight him if csac found him guilty. Just want your opinion.

I think this was the perfect decision. It allows the UFC to keep save face in a time of steroid controversy. However, Sherk doesn’t really get penalized, as he probably shouldn’t be seeing as he was probably innocent.

[quote comment=”230825″]Hey Mania do you think BJ will fight Sherk if Bj wins? Cause he said he wouldn’t fight him if csac found him guilty. Just want your opinion.[/quote]

I doubt BJ Penn even knows what he will do next if he becomes champion. He’ll prob. rather fight welterweight champion … or Anderson Silva. He’s very unpredictable. I wouldn’t be surprised, however, if he doesn’t take the fight.

I think BJ should fight for the heavyweight title just for fun!

[quote comment=”230837″][quote comment=”230825″]Hey Mania do you think BJ will fight Sherk if Bj wins? Cause he said he wouldn’t fight him if csac found him guilty. Just want your opinion.[/quote]

I doubt BJ Penn even knows what he will do next if he becomes champion. He’ll prob. rather fight welterweight champion … or Anderson Silva. He’s very unpredictable. I wouldn’t be surprised, however, if he doesn’t take the fight.[/quote]

He wasn’t going to take the fight if they had been fighting for the Interim LW belt (assuming Sherk had kept the actual title).

It was his disdain with fighting for the Interim LW belt, and then fighting the actual (but convicted) champion, Sherk, that was his issue.

Now that he’ll actually BE the LW champion, with Sherk being stripped, I don’t see where his issue would lie with fighting Sherk. Sherk is now just another top contender, and BJ would be making a very poor choice turning that fight down for those poor reasons, now that things have unraveled in his favor.

(sorry for the rant)

It is my opinion that BJ should WANT to fight Sherk, not just to prove his dominance as a LW, and a fighter in general, but to prove that he would have taken it to Sherk regardless.

For him to turn that fight down would be absolutely ridiculous, ESPECIALLY as the new champion of the division.

I like the decision on this one. I just hope Bj will fight sherk.

Id LOVE to see Sherk fight BJ Penn. BJ does have what it takes to be one of the greatest fighters of all time, he just needs to zip the lip, work hard and do it. That being said, I take his last comments as BJ dodging Sherk.

Mania, BJ fight Anderson Silva, I highly doubt it. He take GSP and Hughes before that fight. Now GSP take Silva if he beats Hughes, I can DEFINITELY see that happening very soon.

Well at least we are getting somewhere. Some title defenses are good and England get to see another which is good as well. Hopefully, we something in Canada in 2008.

I think it is time to go home. I can’t seem to type any more……

Well at least we are getting somewhere. Title defenses are good and England gets to see another which is good as well. Hopefully, we see something in Canada in 2008.

I sure hope the new LW champ destroys Sean “The Muscle Blanket” Sherk. Not because of the steriod set back but because he is a snoozefest waiting to happen.

Hey Mania, question…..I have to claim ignorance here as I do not know exactly how the testing works, but how soon after the fight do they test the fighters? Does the fight end and then they take the fighters by the hand and walk them to the urinal? Also, could they not test before the fight to possibly keep this from happening. How about before and after the fight. I think that would add some incentive for the fighters to stay clean. What do you think?

I’d like to think that BJ’s comment was only with respect to fighting Sherk with Sherk being champ. I assume that if Sherk challenged him for the belt, he’d have to defend it. Especially since Dana and Sherk are buddies.

[quote comment=”230876″]Hey Mania, question…..I have to claim ignorance here as I do not know exactly how the testing works, but how soon after the fight do they test the fighters? Does the fight end and then they take the fighters by the hand and walk them to the urinal? Also, could they not test before the fight to possibly keep this from happening. How about before and after the fight. I think that would add some incentive for the fighters to stay clean. What do you think?[/quote]

I’ve wondered that myself. I thought BJ said he wouldn’t fight dherk if he was found guilty and they let him keep the belt. Or did he say he wouldn’t fight him period if he was found guilty? Man! I would love to see that fight though.Sherk’s so damn strong I don’t know anyone other than BJ or maybe stevenson who could take iot away.

[quote comment=”230876″]Hey Mania, question…..I have to claim ignorance here as I do not know exactly how the testing works, but how soon after the fight do they test the fighters? Does the fight end and then they take the fighters by the hand and walk them to the urinal? Also, could they not test before the fight to possibly keep this from happening. How about before and after the fight. I think that would add some incentive for the fighters to stay clean. What do you think?[/quote]
I am pretty sure that is how it works. I beleive they do get tested before and after the fights but someone correct me if I’m wrong.

Jeez, theres all this talk with what BJ is gonna do after he wins. Everyone seems to be forgetting that there is still another person that can win the LW belt right now. Don’t forget about Joe “Daddy” cuz everyone is just saying BJ this BJ that so I really hope I see Joe kick BJ’s ass. Don’t think past the guy, we’ve all seen upsets such as Serra over GSP.

[quote comment=”230864″]Id LOVE to see Sherk fight BJ Penn. BJ does have what it takes to be one of the greatest fighters of all time, he just needs to zip the lip, work hard and do it. That being said, I take his last comments as BJ dodging Sherk.

Mania, BJ fight Anderson Silva, I highly doubt it. He take GSP and Hughes before that fight. Now GSP take Silva if he beats Hughes, I can DEFINITELY see that happening very soon.[/quote]
then you will see GSP get ktfo…prolly worse than Serra’s ok

Ufc made the right decision and I’m glad there letting sherk fight the winner of the penn/stevenson fight for the title. If penn was smart and gets past stevenson he should stay at 155 for a while and dominate that division before moving up, build some more muscle then move up to 170.

[quote comment=”230837″][quote comment=”230825″]Hey Mania do you think BJ will fight Sherk if Bj wins? Cause he said he wouldn’t fight him if csac found him guilty. Just want your opinion.[/quote]

I doubt BJ Penn even knows what he will do next if he becomes champion. He’ll prob. rather fight welterweight champion … or Anderson Silva. He’s very unpredictable. I wouldn’t be surprised, however, if he doesn’t take the fight.[/quote]
haha, that’s what makes Penn, Penn, but I think he’s matured a least a little since those crazy days. Thae fact that he manned up and did that show for 6 weeks straight are evidance for that.

BJ vs Huerta will likely happen in 08′, who thinks that will be a challenge?

Sean Sherk = The most boring fighter in the UFC

BJ is the favorite in this fight but i feel that Daddy will bring his A game. Bj’s conditioning has always been cause for alarm so this fight should be really interesting. Oh yeah I almost forgot……

FUCK SEAN SHERK!!!!

[quote comment=”230908″]Sean Sherk = The most boring fighter in the UFC[/quote]

I disagree. Lyoto Machida is pretty boring.

Ok, it’s a tie, they both win for the two most boring fighters in the UFC

[quote comment=”230907″]BJ vs Huerta will likely happen in 08′, who thinks that will be a challenge?[/quote]
Are you kidding me? Huerta has a ways to go before he starts getting fights as big as Penn, Stevenson, or Sherk.

BJ should fight Sherk..he got stripped. BJ wins his the champ. IMO i think BJ didn`t to fight Sherk with the interim* attached to his waist. If Sherk was foung guilty and still remaind the champ..No way BJ would fight him. Sherk was fined..suspened..he paid his dues..now let him live.

[quote comment=”230907″]BJ vs Huerta will likely happen in 08′, who thinks that will be a challenge?[/quote]
now we’re talking… after last
nights fight I want to see Huerta fight everybody.

[quote comment=”230885″]then you will see GSP get ktfo…prolly worse than Serra’s ok[/quote]So BJ hasnt knocked anyone out in 5 years, GSP had one slip up and got TKOd, yet you come to this assumption how?

Last I checked, GSP is one of the greatest strikers in the world. I dont see him getting caught with a LUCKY shot twice in a 2 year period.

Huerta is not at BJ’s caliber yet. He still need a few more fights to even think about it.

[quote comment=”230910″][quote comment=”230908″]Sean Sherk = The most boring fighter in the UFC[/quote]

I disagree. Lyoto Machida is pretty boring.[/quote]

Tim Sylvia’s got to be the worst. I’d rather watch paint dry…..

[quote comment=”230960″][quote comment=”230910″][quote comment=”230908″]Sean Sherk = The most boring fighter in the UFC[/quote]

I disagree. Lyoto Machida is pretty boring.[/quote]

Tim Sylvia’s got to be the worst. I’d rather watch paint dry…..[/quote]

Anybody up to 5 more rounds of Sylvia vs AA?

F**kin BullSh*t!!! Why does Sherk get an immediate title shot? What about everybody else doing things the honest way? There are a lot of hard-working young men out there fighting tooth and nail, for a title shot, but nooooo, f*ckin Sherk the roid head gets first in line. I hope he gets a roid injury before his titleshot. And like we haven’t heard his name sung for way too damn long, who wants to watch paint dry (like your analogy) anyway? There are better LW’s get this goof outta here…….

Why does no-one seem to talk about Kenny Florian,, I mean,, cmon,., he needs a rematch or something.. Florian vrs huerta,, winner gets shot…

[quote comment=”230964″]F**kin BullSh*t!!! Why does Sherk get an immediate title shot? What about everybody else doing things the honest way? There are a lot of hard-working young men out there fighting tooth and nail, for a title shot, but nooooo, f*ckin Sherk the roid head gets first in line. I hope he gets a roid injury before his titleshot. And like we haven’t heard his name sung for way too damn long, who wants to watch paint dry (like your analogy) anyway? There are better LW’s get this goof outta here…….[/quote]

I agree with you saying he does not deserve an immediate title shot, but disagree with you about his fighting abilities. I think he’s a good fighter who just made a bad choice. But it doesn’t matter anyway, he can’t beat BJ PENN.

[quote comment=”230973″][quote comment=”230964″]F**kin BullSh*t!!! Why does Sherk get an immediate title shot? What about everybody else doing things the honest way? There are a lot of hard-working young men out there fighting tooth and nail, for a title shot, but nooooo, f*ckin Sherk the roid head gets first in line. I hope he gets a roid injury before his titleshot. And like we haven’t heard his name sung for way too damn long, who wants to watch paint dry (like your analogy) anyway? There are better LW’s get this goof outta here…….[/quote]

I agree with you saying he does not deserve an immediate title shot, but disagree with you about his fighting abilities. I think he’s a good fighter who just made a bad choice. But it doesn’t matter anyway, he can’t beat BJ PENN.[/quote]

yeah you’re right, he is a “good” fighter, there are others that are great. And because of this whole ugly mess, he will never be “great”, but just good. Go Penn. Penn is so great that if/when their fight takes place, you’ll see the best BJ ever. FIrst time ever in the UFC. hahahah

[quote comment=”230922″][quote comment=”230907″]BJ vs Huerta will likely happen in 08′, who thinks that will be a challenge?[/quote]
Are you kidding me? Huerta has a ways to go before he starts getting fights as big as Penn, Stevenson, or Sherk.[/quote]

Are you kidding me? Not Penn, or Sherk or Stevenson have gone 6-0 in the ufc. I’m not saying he’s better but if you think he needs more tune up fights against second rate talent, then you are not paying attention. A top 3 opponent is exactly what he deserves

[quote comment=”230964″]F**kin BullSh*t!!! Why does Sherk get an immediate title shot? What about everybody else doing things the honest way? There are a lot of hard-working young men out there fighting tooth and nail, for a title shot, but nooooo, f*ckin Sherk the roid head gets first in line. I hope he gets a roid injury before his titleshot. And like we haven’t heard his name sung for way too damn long, who wants to watch paint dry (like your analogy) anyway? There are better LW’s get this goof outta here…….[/quote]

Dana did this with sylvia..when he got busted for roids..his first fight back from the suspension was a title fight. Sherk..Dana their peeps. Dana is going to do what he wants..in Dana`s eyes sherk really hasn`t lost his belt to anyone..even though he lost it to himself.

[quote comment=”230994″][quote comment=”230922″][quote comment=”230907″]BJ vs Huerta will likely happen in 08′, who thinks that will be a challenge?[/quote]
Are you kidding me? Huerta has a ways to go before he starts getting fights as big as Penn, Stevenson, or Sherk.[/quote]

Are you kidding me? Not Penn, or Sherk or Stevenson have gone 6-0 in the ufc. I’m not saying he’s better but if you think he needs more tune up fights against second rate talent, then you are not paying attention. A top 3 opponent is exactly what he deserves[/quote]
If any of the three I mentioned got to fight ufc debute’ees, they could go undefeated forever.

[quote comment=”230994″][quote comment=”230922″][quote comment=”230907″]BJ vs Huerta will likely happen in 08′, who thinks that will be a challenge?[/quote]
Are you kidding me? Huerta has a ways to go before he starts getting fights as big as Penn, Stevenson, or Sherk.[/quote]

Are you kidding me? Not Penn, or Sherk or Stevenson have gone 6-0 in the ufc. I’m not saying he’s better but if you think he needs more tune up fights against second rate talent, then you are not paying attention. A top 3 opponent is exactly what he deserves[/quote]

Roger Huerta is a good fighter, but he needs to fight a top caliber fighter to be legitimate. 6-0 is impressive, but I want to see him fight someone like KENFLO or JOE DADDY. I even think Joe Lauzon would defeat him. But that’s just my opinion.

it is a good decision to strip sherk of the belt but a stupid one tho give him an immediate rematch.WTF!!!!!!!!does anybody else see this rematch as stupid as i do!! i mean come on, sherk was caught cheating (i don’t care if he knew it or not)and there gonna reward him with an immediate title shot. the UFC gave him aliitle, and i do mean little slap on the wrist for CHEATING. and the cherry on top is that the whole time he was appealing this decision, it counted towards his suspension.again WTF!!!!!!!i really hope penn beats stevenson and then refuses to fight sherk and goes back to 170 leaving the UFC in another mess caused by sherk.

now that this whole mess is over i have more respect for franca who nutted up and admitted it. and where did honesty get him…..a 12 month suspension abd a doubt he’ll get an immediate title shot when he gets back

WTF!!!!!

I DON’T UNDERSTAND THIS!!!! Before, Penn and Stevenson will fight for the interim title and winner will fight Sherk after for the real title. Now, Penna and Stevenson will fight for the real title and winner will defend against Sherk for the real title. HOW THE HELL IS THAT DIFFERENT? The end result will still be the same if Sherk wins. That’s not even stripping his title then. Please, someone explain this for me. Dana’s decisions are making my head spin.

Someone also explain how both Sherk and Franca had illegal substances in their bodies that helped them train/perform during the fight and Sherk gets 6 months suspension while Franca gets 1 year. Both had illegal substance, both should get same sentence. The CSAC’s decisions are making my head spin.

It’s different for three reasons:

1. The winner of Penn-Joe gets the privilege of being called UFC champion, not an interim one.

2. Sherk can’t walk away with the title in a draw.

3. It’s gonna be in the record books that Sherk got stripped of the title. Nobody wants people to remember that.

All in all, I think it’s pretty fair, except that Sherk should have to be tested BEFORE every single one of his fights.

Tim Sylvia is the most boring fighter in the UFC hands down.

Sherk got a slap on the wrist. Eligible to fight in January AND gets an immediate title shot after cheating?

But I’m not gonna cry about it. Just gonna wait for him to lose that title fight. Hopefully BJ will execute against Stevenson and then own Sherk.

i wanna see Roger VS melvin gillard

huerta, lauzon, kenflow, and nate diaz should fight each other, winners fighting winners and the winner of that gets a title shot.

Sherk cheated and he should have to fight a small name, and then a big one before getting his title shot. the ufc doing what it did
(notice how i said the ufc, do you really think the ufc is a a huge dictatorship and dana comes up with everything on his own and what he thinks is what goes end of story??? the ufc is run well and expanding rapidly. dana white probably has more advisors than george bush and that’s why the ufc is so great)

is a slap to the face of sherk’s reputation, but does little to his career as he will still fight the winner of penn/stevenson assuming penn fights him after he wins presumably

[quote post=”4175″]i wanna see Roger VS melvin gillard[/quote]

but isn’t gillard the guy that stevenson sub’d in 30 seconds??

[quote comment=”231091″][quote post=”4175″]i wanna see Roger VS melvin gillard[/quote]

but isn’t gillard the guy that stevenson sub’d in 30 seconds??[/quote]

Roger and melvin guillard already fought. That was Huertas only loss. loss by split dicision.

[quote comment=”231076″]Tim Sylvia is the most boring fighter in the UFC hands down.[/quote]

I could not agree more. I bought UFC 61 with him and The Pitbull. Most boring 25 minutes of my life, and a waste of my money. I like Arlovski, but Syliva needs to give it up.

[quote comment=”231089″]i wanna see Roger VS melvin gillard[/quote]
No it Rogers no contest. Roger lost by split decision, but Melvin greased himself up and it was ruled a no contest.

Do you think Sherk will change his name from the “muscle shark” to Sean “Roid Rage” Sherk?? I heard he was mulling over that decision.

I don’t think Sherk should get an immediate rematch either. I think he should fight someone else for the #1 contender spot. I don’t know who it is…Huerta, Kenflo, Stevenson…

[quote comment=”230910″][quote comment=”230908″]Sean Sherk = The most boring fighter in the UFC[/quote]

I disagree. Lyoto Machida is pretty boring.[/quote]

Surely a certain 6′8” heavyweight is worth a mention!

[quote comment=”231035″][quote comment=”230994″][quote comment=”230922″][quote comment=”230907″]BJ vs Huerta will likely happen in 08′, who thinks that will be a challenge?[/quote]
Are you kidding me? Huerta has a ways to go before he starts getting fights as big as Penn, Stevenson, or Sherk.[/quote]

Are you kidding me? Not Penn, or Sherk or Stevenson have gone 6-0 in the ufc. I’m not saying he’s better but if you think he needs more tune up fights against second rate talent, then you are not paying attention. A top 3 opponent is exactly what he deserves[/quote]

Roger Huerta is a good fighter, but he needs to fight a top caliber fighter to be legitimate. 6-0 is impressive, but I want to see him fight someone like KENFLO or JOE DADDY. I even think Joe Lauzon would defeat him. But that’s just my opinion.[/quote]

Huerta needs to be right in the frame afeter Saturdays fight. To go 6-0 in the UFC and 22-1 (or whatever it is) overall earns respect.

I know a lot of the 6 were first timers but there are NO MUGS in the UFC.

I say throw him in with Ken Flo then the winner gets whoever has the title after the above mess is all sorted.

Huerta is the real deal.

His suspension should have started from the time he lost his appeal. Then fighters would really think twice about appealing unless they weren’t lying and could prove it.

[quote comment=”230907″]BJ vs Huerta will likely happen in 08′, who thinks that will be a challenge?[/quote]

Huerta has to get by Ken Florian to see who fights the winner of BJ/Sherk, assuming BJ doesnt get caught in a guillotine by Stevenson.

[quote comment=”231247″][quote comment=”231035″][quote comment=”230994″][quote comment=”230922″][quote comment=”230907″]BJ vs Huerta will likely happen in 08′, who thinks that will be a challenge?[/quote]
Are you kidding me? Huerta has a ways to go before he starts getting fights as big as Penn, Stevenson, or Sherk.[/quote]

Are you kidding me? Not Penn, or Sherk or Stevenson have gone 6-0 in the ufc. I’m not saying he’s better but if you think he needs more tune up fights against second rate talent, then you are not paying attention. A top 3 opponent is exactly what he deserves[/quote]

Roger Huerta is a good fighter, but he needs to fight a top caliber fighter to be legitimate. 6-0 is impressive, but I want to see him fight someone like KENFLO or JOE DADDY. I even think Joe Lauzon would defeat him. But that’s just my opinion.[/quote]

Huerta needs to be right in the frame afeter Saturdays fight. To go 6-0 in the UFC and 22-1 (or whatever it is) overall earns respect.

I know a lot of the 6 were first timers but there are NO MUGS in the UFC.

I say throw him in with Ken Flo then the winner gets whoever has the title after the above mess is all sorted.

Huerta is the real deal.[/quote]

Roger may be the real deal..and after this Clay fight I respect him much more..he does show heart in his fights..but he is still technically not as sound as a BJ Penn, KenFlo, Joe.

[quote comment=”231258″]His suspension should have started from the time he lost his appeal. Then fighters would really think twice about appealing unless they weren’t lying and could prove it.[/quote]
Absolutely. Sherk wouldn’t have fought again for at least four months anyway, probably six. So his “suspension” is just his normal time off between fights. Some disincentive to cheat. Well, that and getting his fraudulently obtained belt taken away.

[quote comment=”231300″][quote comment=”231258″]His suspension should have started from the time he lost his appeal. Then fighters would really think twice about appealing unless they weren’t lying and could prove it.[/quote]
Absolutely. Sherk wouldn’t have fought again for at least four months anyway, probably six. So his “suspension” is just his normal time off between fights. Some disincentive to cheat. Well, that and getting his fraudulently obtained belt taken away.[/quote]

I agree..this just tarnshes his record showing he was stripped of his belt. I would would of kept it a year..starting now..his fine was upheld why not the time.

THIS IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. Its pretty much the same either way. Sherk was going to have to win against BJ or Joe to have keep the title. Also i think MAC DANZIG shoudl take Joe Stevensons nickname. MAC “DADDY” DANZIG!!! Sounds a lot better!!

This was the right decision to make in order to keep the integrity of the Title. Sherk will get a rematch…all is well. Many of you are talking about upstes. You argue look at Serra over GSP, Houston over Jardine, Gonzaga vs. Cro cop. All major upsets occur because of a big punch or Kick. Unfortunately for Stevenson he doesnt have any big strikes in his arsenal. His most dangerous strike is elbows from ground n pound. In order for an upset to occur, an underdog has to land a bomb and I dont see any bombs in Joe daddy’s arsenal.

Once BJ wins the title he has stated that he wants revenge against GSP and Matt Hughes, but before that Happens I would like to see him run the table against all top competitors in the LW division.
Bj vs. Joe then:
Sherk
Florian
Edgar
Huerta
Tyson Griffin
Spencer
Guida
Tavares

Bj vs. any of the above mentioned fighters will make for a great 5 round title bouts.
BJ is young (about 28 years old), he should clean out the division and then move up to welterweight.

Matt Hughes’s last fight in th UFC should be a rubber match between him and GSP. That a good farewell fight, but I dont know if matt wants to retire off of a loss!

lol…you guys make me laugh….the ony man in the lightweight class that has a chance is bj.penn. all these other guys HAVE NO SHOT!,at beating sherk,i know its christmas time but you all should wish for something that may come true.

HOW can you be a number 1 contender after just testing positive for roids? fighters who have tested positive in the past should undergo routine/random testing during the off season. And what’s up with the commission’s ruling? If he’s not innocent why reduce the suspension to 6 months? This whole thing stinks.

Dana is a fat F*#%.

[quote comment=”231309″]THIS IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. Its pretty much the same either way. Sherk was going to have to win against BJ or Joe to have keep the title. Also i think MAC DANZIG shoudl take Joe Stevensons nickname. MAC “DADDY” DANZIG!!! Sounds a lot better!![/quote]

Did anyone else see how hot Mac’s girlfriend was!! Think i would have been grumpy to have been away from her for that long.

He’s gone up in my estimations just because she’s fit.

It’s hard to beat Sherk when he just lays on fighters like a 155 pound wet blanket.

if bj wins the belt imo i dont think he will and he still wont fight sherk then he will be striped of the title just like he had done to him after contract disagreements after he be matt hughes aka freak accident o well really dont care sherk will beat who ever the winner is and will have more highlights under his belt ensteed of a two time defending champ he will become the only man to have held the title twice bo yah

[quote comment=”231318″]HOW can you be a number 1 contender after just testing positive for roids? fighters who have tested positive in the past should undergo routine/random testing during the off season. And what’s up with the commission’s ruling? If he’s not innocent why reduce the suspension to 6 months? This whole thing stinks.

Dana is a fat F*#%.[/quote]
um dont you all remeber tim sylvia he lost his belt after he was found gilty after he beat gan and when he came back he was granted a title shot for his first fight back oh no one remembers that do they hum guess not

[quote comment=”230972″]Why does no-one seem to talk about Kenny Florian,, I mean,, cmon,., he needs a rematch or something.. Florian vrs huerta,, winner gets shot…[/quote]

Im a Huge Fan from Roger Huerta and I think he can beat Florian´s ass but for the title…No he´s not prepared jet…

[quote comment=”231304″][quote comment=”231300″][quote comment=”231258″]His suspension should have started from the time he lost his appeal. Then fighters would really think twice about appealing unless they weren’t lying and could prove it.[/quote]
Absolutely. Sherk wouldn’t have fought again for at least four months anyway, probably six. So his “suspension” is just his normal time off between fights. Some disincentive to cheat. Well, that and getting his fraudulently obtained belt taken away.[/quote]

I agree..this just tarnshes his record showing he was stripped of his belt. I would would of kept it a year..starting now..his fine was upheld why not the time.[/quote]
I couldn’t agree more and remember this if someone tests positive for roids twice in California they lose their license and are no longer able to fight there. Lets get those random tests going and clean up the garbage that are in the fight game.

Please correct me if I am wrong but, did not the roided out jerk say that he would not fight again in California? I think that penn should put a stipulation that the fight has to take place in California. I don’t really like penn, I think that he is a bit arrogant but I do have to admit that he is one hell of a fighter and flexibility that is out of this world and the only reason that I hope he beats sherk is that roids are an abomination to the mma game and I could care less about any fighter that uses them. I have fighters that I like but even if they were caught to be using illeagal substances I would lose all respect for them.