Antonio Silva, who recently tested positive for Boldenone (horse steroid used by professional athletes in the past), is still maintaining that he is innocent. According to a report on Sherdog.com, Howard Jacobs, the same man who represented Sean Sherk in his steroid case, will represent Silva in the proceedings with the CSAC. Similar to the Phil Baroni steroid case, they plan to use the “we tested clean somewhere else” defense, although considering the long-half life of Boldenone, Silva’s independent test may offer more credence.
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Aleksander Emelianenko Says He’s Fighting In January For Affliction
September 28th, 2008
Photo courtesy of Sherdog.com
Aleksander Emelianenko will be fighting on Affliction’s January card, well, at least according to Aleks. The younger brother of Fedor Emelianenko revealed the news to Fighters Only Magazine.
Aleksander Emelianenko will be fighting at Affliction’s next mixed martial show in the New Year.
“I am going back to the States next week to do interviews and make some film for the January event,” he said.
Affliction’s Edwin Dewees & EliteXC HW Champ Antonio Silva Test Positive For Performance Enhancing Drugs (Update)
August 21st, 2008
More Affliction Banned photos at CombatLifestyle.com
The suspense is over. The latest drug test results from the CSAC are in, and two fighters who competed in California in July have tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. Affliction’s Edwin Dewees tested positive for Nandrolone, a common anabolic steroid, and EliteXC Heavyweight Champion tested positive for Boldenone, which was created for veterinary use, although it has been used among athletes in recent years.
Unified Rules Revisions Redux
July 14th, 2008
With all the backlash the ABC received stemming from their conference in which amendments were made to the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, namely the weight class modifications, it appears they are deciding to take a step back and revisit those rules changes. A seven member committee—including heavyweights Keith Kizer from the NSAC, Armando Garcia from the CSAC, and Nick Lembo from the NJACB—has been formed to review the recent revisions and determine if they should stand.
Sean Sherk Pays Fine; Suspension Over
April 15th, 2008
Despite being eligible for reinstatement and after serving a six-month suspension for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs in January, Sean Sherk filled his final obligation to the CSAC yesterday by paying an outstanding $2500 fine, according to MMAWeekly.com. Now released from his suspension, Sherk is free and clear to face UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn on May 24 at UFC 84: Ill Will.
Sherk has been outspoken about his feelings on the CSAC. Following his appeal ruling, Sherk claimed he would never fight in California again:
