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From the CSAC:

Bryson Kamaka, who last competed on November 16, 2007 in San Jose for StrikeForce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives, has tested positive for marijuana. His suspension period runs from the conclusion of the bout on November 16, 2007 through February 14, 2008. He has been fined $500.

All other tests for drugs of abuse were negative.

All tests for anabolic agents are still pending.

From the CSAC:

Ruben Warpath Villarreal, who last competed for Galaxy Productions on November 7, 2007 in Hollywood, has tested positive for 4-Hydroxytestosterone. His suspension period runs from the conclusion of the bout on November 7, 2007 through the end of his licensing year which is May 23, 2008. Furthermore, he has been assessed an additional 167 days when he renews his license as an athlete in order to fulfill the term of his suspension (365 days). He has been fined $2,500.

From the CSAC:

Alexander Crispim , who last competed for StrikeForce; Four Men Enter, One Man Survives on November 16 in San Jose, has tested positive for Desoxymethyltestosterone. His suspension period began at the conclusion of his bout on November 16 and runs through the remainder of his licensing year which is March 29, 2008. Furthermore, he has been assessed an additional 231 days when he renews his license as an athlete in order to fulfill the term of his suspension. He has been fined $2,500.

Dennis Hallman , who last competed for StrikeForce on November 16 in San Jose, has tested positive for Drostanolone and Nandrolone Metabolite. His suspension period began at the conclusion of his bout on November 16 and runs through the remainder of his licensing year which is October 8, 2008. Furthermore, he has been assessed an additional 38 days when he renews his license as an athlete in order to fulfill the term of his suspension. He has been fined $2,500.

Alexander Crispim was not included on the fightcard here on MMAPredictions as the fight was not made public with enough time before the event – Caleb

From the CSAC:

Jeremy Tavares, who last competed for Gladiator Challenge on December 8, 2007 in San Francisco, has tested positive for Marijuana. His suspension period runs from the conclusion of the bout on December 8, 2007 through March 7, 2008. He has been fined $500.

Ariel Gandulla tested positive for nandrolone according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission in his test for performance enhancing drugs at WEC 31.

Gandulla had the vote of confidence from a little over a third of the predictors here on MMAPredictions.com and lost in the first minute of the first round to an armbar from Doug Marshall.

from the CSAC:

Toby Grear who last competed for In Sync Productions on November 29, 2007, has been suspended for testing positive for Marijuana. His suspension is in effect from the conclusion of the bout on November 29, 2007 through May 27, 2008. He has been fined $1,000. This is Mr. Grear’s second suspension for Marijuana in a five month period of time which enhances the penalty.

Toby Grear also competes in mma and is the reigning Lightweight Champion for the Total Fighting Alliance.

from the CSAC regarding yesterday’s hearings:

• Jason Winther’s appeal was fully upheld – 21 month suspension (12 for anabolic agents and 9 for drugs of abuse), $4,000 fine ($2,500 for anabolic agents and $1,500 for drugs of abuse)
• Alexander Crispim’s appeal was fully upheld – 1 year suspension and $2,500 fine
• Dennis Hallman no-showed his appeal hearing therefore his appeal was denied and his 1 year suspension and $2,500 fine remain intact

from the CSAC:

“Luke Hartwig, making his professional debut on February 1, 2008 for StrikeForce on their “Young Guns” event, has tested positive for marijuana. He has been suspended from the conclusion of the bout on February 1, 2008 through May 1, 2008 and fined $500.”

Anyone have any details on the rest of this event? I can’t find a record of it anywhere. If you do, please contact me and point me in the right direction. Thanks.

from the CSAC:

“Mike Moreno, who last competed for Total Combat in San Diego on February 16, 2008, has tested positive for Marijuana. His suspension runs from the conclusion of the bout on February 16, 2008 through May 16, 2008. He has been fined $500.

Jermaine Wilson, who also competed for Total Combat in San Diego on February 16, 2008, has tested positive for Marijuana. His suspension runs from the conclusion of the bout on February 16, 2008 through August 14, 2008. He has been fined $1,000. This is Mr. Wilson’s second suspension for Marijuana in California in a three month period of time. Additionally, Mr. Wilson was just released from his previous suspension two days prior to this fight.

It should be noted that this event was “randomly” tested for drugs of abuse only. Translation: only four athletes total were tested on this card and two came back positive for drugs of abuse.”

more news from the California State Athletic Commission today:

“Anthony Rubalcava, who last competed for Cage Combat on February 16, 2008, has been suspended for adulterating his test for drugs of abuse. The suspension is in effect from the conclusion of the bout on February 16, 2008 through August 14, 2008. He has been fined $1,000.

The Cage Combat event was tested randomly for drugs of abuse only. “

from the CSAC:

“Fabio Costa, who last competed for Roy Englebrecht Promotions, has tested positive for Marijuana. His suspension runs from the conclusion of the bout on February 20, 2008 through May 20, 2008. He has been fined $500. “

From the CSAC today:

“The following suspensions have occurred as a result of positive tests for anabolic agents. These samples were obtained after the weigh-in for the Valor Fighting event in San Diego that was scheduled for January 12, 2008. Even though the event was cancelled, these athletes are licensees of the state and can be disciplined for any violation of CSAC rules and regulations. All of these positive tests have violated Rule 303 – Administration or Use of Drugs.

Carlos Fuentes – Nandrolone measured at 4.4 ng/mL – Suspension in effect from January 11, 2008 through March 30, 2008 plus an additional 286 days after he reapplies for licensure. Fine: $2,500.00

Kyacey Uscola – Nandrolone measured at 9.6 ng/mL – Suspension in effect from January 11, 2008 through January 10, 2009. Fine: $2,500.00

Gustavo Machado – Nandrolone measured at 20.8 ng/mL – Suspension in effect from January 11, 2008 through January 10, 2009. Fine: $2,500.00

These samples were tested three times by Quest Diagnostics in Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, Mr. Uscola and Mr. Machado’s samples were tested by Laboratoire de controle du dopage in Laval (Quebec), Canada while Mr. Fuentes’ samples were tested two times at the same facility.

Therefore, Machado’s samples were tested four times, Uscola’s samples were tested four times, and Fuentes’ samples were tested five times. Fuentes’ sample was tested one additional time to guarantee that the lower level of nandrolone was consistent with an anabolic agent and not the result of a higher nandrolone level naturally produced in the human body. The final test absolutely confirmed that the 4.4 ng/mL level was consistent with an agent that was anabolic in origin.

Laboratoire de controle du dopage is one of 34 certified WADA testing laboratories in the entire world. There is no higher testing authority recognized anywhere else for anti-doping testing in relation to sports. WADA certified labs test all athletes competing in the Olympics and their associated trials, the NCAA, and the NFL.

Make no mistake about the fact that these samples were sent for additional testing to prove a point. With all of the testing that CSAC performs in conjunction with Quest Diagnostics, with all of the testing performed on both “A” and “B” samples before anything is divulged, with the absolute care and concern that fairness and justice rule the day before any penalty and fine is handed down, this proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that our anti-doping program is the very best in combative sports and when CSAC says you’re positive then you are absolutely positive. “

From the CSAC:

“Elvis Franco, who last competed for Pure Combat in Visalia, has tested positive for Marijuana. He has been fined $500. His suspension period runs from the conclusion of his bout on February 29, 2008 through May 29, 2008.

TJ Wilson, who last competed for Goossen Tutor Promotions in Lemoore, has tested positive for Marijuana. He has been fined $500. His suspension period runs from the conclusion of his bout on February 29, 2008 through May 29, 2008. “

Phil Baroni’s been released from his suspension as well.

from the CSAC:

“Bobby Green, who last competed for the Total Fighting Alliance on March 22, 2008, has tested positive for Marijuana. His suspension runs from the conclusion of the bout through June 20, 2008. He has been fined $500.

Evan Thompson, who last competed for King of the Cage on March 27, 2008, has tested positive for Marijuana. His suspension runs from the conclusion of the bout through June 25, 2008. He has been fined $500. “

The CSAC’s full report on the last 12 months of drug testing can be downloaded in Microsoft Word format here.

“John Sassone, who was scheduled to compete for Roy Englebrecht Promotions on April 13, 2008, has been indefinitely suspended for refusing his test for drugs of abuse. He has been fined $2,500 and must appear in front of the California State Athletic Commission prior to clearance for competition.

Sean Sherk has fully complied with all terms of his disciplinary action. Effective immediately, he has been released from active suspension in California. His officially listed suspension period in CSAC records is from the conclusion of the bout on July 7, 2007 through April 14, 2008 at 3:42 pm. “

Just received that from the California State Athletic Commission.

From the CSAC today:

“Ricky Shivers, who last fought for Rebel Fighter on March 22, 2008, has tested positive for Boldenone and Nandrolone. His suspension is from the conclusion of the bout on March 22, 2008 through March 21, 2009. He has been fined $2,500.

While Boldenone is veterinary in nature and there should be no allowable trace of the substance in the human body, Mr. Shivers nanogram count for Nandrolone was 254 ng which is 252 ng above the threshold.

His “A” sample was tested at Quest Diagnostics and his “B” sample was reconfirmed at Laboratoire de controle du dopage in Laval, Quebec, Canada which is a WADA certified facility. “

From the California State Athletic Commission early this morning:

“Carina Damm, who last competed for Galaxy Productions on April 3, 2008 in Los Angeles, has tested positive for Nandrolone. Her suspension period is in effect from the conclusion of the bout on April 3, 2008 through April 2, 2009. She has been fined $2,500.

Testing was conducted on the sample at Quest Diagnostics and at Laboratoire de controle du dopage in Laval (Quebec), Canada (a WADA certified facility). The nanogram count was reported at 37.9 ng/mL which exceeds the threshold of 2 ng/mL. “

From the CSAC today:

“Adam Lehman, who last competed for Chaos in the Cage on May 10, 2008, has tested positive for Marijuana. He has been fined $1,000 and his suspension is in effect from the conclusion of the bout through November 6, 2008.

This is Mr. Lehman’s second violation for Marijuana. “

According to the CSAC:

“Ronald LeBreton Jr., who last competed for Invincible Entertainment on June 21 in Ontario, has tested positive for Marijuana. He has been fined $500 and suspended from the conclusion of the bout through September 19, 2008…

All tests for anabolic agents, masking agents, and drugs of abuse came back clean for the StrikeForce event in San Jose on June 27, 2008. “

leave the herb smoking guys alone its not like they are taking Nandrolone. Weed should be legal its from the earth and not some chemical enhancing drug like steriods.

Alexandre Nogueira aka “Pequeno” is the latest to be caught using performance enhancing drugs, according to this note from the CSAC:

“Alexandre Nogueira, who last competed for the WEC on June 1 in Sacramento, has tested positive for Boldenone. He has been fined $2,500. His suspension period runs from the conclusion of the bout on June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009.

His “A” Sample was tested at Quest Diagnostics and his “B” Sample was tested at Laboratoire de controle du dopage in Laval, Quebec, Canada (a WADA certified test facility). “