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MMA license reinstated

MMA fighters - Image from Flickr.com

Well known MMA heavyweight fighter Josh Bartlett failed a drug test back in 2009.

Since then he have been fighting to get his California mixed martial arts license back.

Well, it now appears he's back into the game. It is said that the primary reason is that California "needs good fighters." Mmamania.com reports:

Strikeforce heavyweight attraction and former PRIDE FC star Josh Barnett had his mixed martial arts (MMA) license reinstated today (March 5, 2012) during a special hearing in front of the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).
But not without provisions.
"The Warmaster" must consent to "random biological fluid testing" at a time and place determined by the commission prior to his participation at any event held in the state of California.

MMA fighters - Image from Flickr.com

Well known MMA heavyweight fighter Josh Bartlett failed a drug test back in 2009.

Since then he have been fighting to get his California mixed martial arts license back.

Well, it now appears he's back into the game. It is said that the primary reason is that California "needs good fighters." Mmamania.com reports:

Strikeforce heavyweight attraction and former PRIDE FC star Josh Barnett had his mixed martial arts (MMA) license reinstated today (March 5, 2012) during a special hearing in front of the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).
But not without provisions.
"The Warmaster" must consent to "random biological fluid testing" at a time and place determined by the commission prior to his participation at any event held in the state of California.

Judoka disqualified

Judo randori - Illustration, Wikipedia

A Georgian judoka and Olympic champion have reportedly been disqualified after positive doping tests.

This is according to news.az.

Georgian wrestler, Olympic Champion Irakli Tsirekidze will face a three-month disqualification due to the results of the special analysis, which revealed stimulant drugs in his blood.
To avoid any inaccuracy in the tests, it was repeated with a few months interval and in both cases the analysis confirmed that Tsirekidze had a prohibited substance in his blood.

Judo randori - Illustration, Wikipedia

A Georgian judoka and Olympic champion have reportedly been disqualified after positive doping tests.

This is according to news.az.

Georgian wrestler, Olympic Champion Irakli Tsirekidze will face a three-month disqualification due to the results of the special analysis, which revealed stimulant drugs in his blood.
To avoid any inaccuracy in the tests, it was repeated with a few months interval and in both cases the analysis confirmed that Tsirekidze had a prohibited substance in his blood.

Confuse-Us speaks #23

Taekwondo wrestlers? Really?

Last time I checked, this art/sport seen here on the left was no wresslin' thing.

Kicking? Yup ... a lot of it Wrestling? No.

So, it could be tempting to ask what kind of mind-altering drugs the reporters from news.az have been on when they wrote about the 'Azerbaijani taekwondo wrestlers' and their participation in The World Championship being held in Gyeongju, Korea.

Oh, the joy and wonders of ignorance...

Taekwondo wrestlers? Really?

Last time I checked, this art/sport seen here on the left was no wresslin' thing.

Kicking? Yup ... a lot of it Wrestling? No.

So, it could be tempting to ask what kind of mind-altering drugs the reporters from news.az have been on when they wrote about the 'Azerbaijani taekwondo wrestlers' and their participation in The World Championship being held in Gyeongju, Korea.

Oh, the joy and wonders of ignorance...

Judoka, positive drug test

Hungary -- It has now been confirmed that the drug test 'B' sample done on a 22-year-old Hungarian judoka is positive, according to the Hungarian Judo Association andusatoday.com.

As previously reported, the drug test was taken after the fighter won gold in his weight division at the World Cup held in Budapest in February. Furthermore, the man also tested positive in January after a competition in Baku, Azerbaijan. He tested positive for stanozolol, a steroid.

Hungary -- It has now been confirmed that the drug test 'B' sample done on a 22-year-old Hungarian judoka is positive, according to the Hungarian Judo Association andusatoday.com.

As previously reported, the drug test was taken after the fighter won gold in his weight division at the World Cup held in Budapest in February. Furthermore, the man also tested positive in January after a competition in Baku, Azerbaijan. He tested positive for stanozolol, a steroid.

False drug test sample?

Nevada -- A complaint has been filed against MMA veteran Thiago Silva. The complaint alleges that the fighter's drug test sample from his battle with Brandon Vera on UFC 125 was inconsistent with human urine, according to bloodyelbow.com.

Silva has been suspended until an April 7 hearing in which he will be up for suspension and fine in accordance to the NSAC by-laws. NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer has stated that he will be asking the NSAC to overturn the UFC 125 decision against Brandon Vera to a no-contest.

Nevada -- A complaint has been filed against MMA veteran Thiago Silva. The complaint alleges that the fighter's drug test sample from his battle with Brandon Vera on UFC 125 was inconsistent with human urine, according to bloodyelbow.com.

Silva has been suspended until an April 7 hearing in which he will be up for suspension and fine in accordance to the NSAC by-laws. NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer has stated that he will be asking the NSAC to overturn the UFC 125 decision against Brandon Vera to a no-contest.

School board member arrested

Pennsylvania -- A 31-year-old school board member from Dickson City has been arrested for allegedly buying cocaine, according to thetimes-tribune.com/news.

The man, reportedly owner and teacher at a karate school in Dickson City has resigned from the Mid Valley School Board.

Police said the man was arrested after county detectives observed him visiting a "known South Scranton drug house" and pulled him over.

Pennsylvania -- A 31-year-old school board member from Dickson City has been arrested for allegedly buying cocaine, according to thetimes-tribune.com/news.

The man, reportedly owner and teacher at a karate school in Dickson City has resigned from the Mid Valley School Board.

Police said the man was arrested after county detectives observed him visiting a "known South Scranton drug house" and pulled him over.

Judoka fails doping test

Hungary -- Four-time Hungarian national judo champion, Attila Ungvari has failed two doping tests, according to the The Hungarian Judo Association and sportsillustrated.cnn.com.

After winning the gold medal in his weight division at a World Cup competition in Budapest in February, the fighter tested positive for a steroid - stanozolol.

The first positive test was found after a competition in Azerbaijan in January. Authorities say the results of B samples will be available in a three weeks time.

Hungary -- Four-time Hungarian national judo champion, Attila Ungvari has failed two doping tests, according to the The Hungarian Judo Association and sportsillustrated.cnn.com.

After winning the gold medal in his weight division at a World Cup competition in Budapest in February, the fighter tested positive for a steroid - stanozolol.

The first positive test was found after a competition in Azerbaijan in January. Authorities say the results of B samples will be available in a three weeks time.

Drug test failed

California -- Following a positive drug test, 32-year-old MMA fighter James (The Sandman) Irvin has been suspended by the California State Athletic Commission, according to tsn.ca.

The fighter's December 2 test reportedly returned positive for an anabolic steroid used to increase muscle growth.

The light-heavyweight fighter have previously failed a drug test after losing to Anderson Silva in Nevada in July 2008.

California -- Following a positive drug test, 32-year-old MMA fighter James (The Sandman) Irvin has been suspended by the California State Athletic Commission, according to tsn.ca.

The fighter's December 2 test reportedly returned positive for an anabolic steroid used to increase muscle growth.

The light-heavyweight fighter have previously failed a drug test after losing to Anderson Silva in Nevada in July 2008.

Manslaughter charge dismissed

Nevada -- A judge has dismissed the case against MMA fighter Jason Sindelar, according to lvrj.com. The fighter was originally charged after a June 19 fight at a Las Vegas hotel which ended with his best friend's death.

The case was dismissed following a testimony from a medical examiner who could not say with any certainty that the fight caused the death of the victim.

It was testified that the victim, a former football player, had lethal levels of Ecstasy, with alcohol and cocaine in his system.

Nevada -- A judge has dismissed the case against MMA fighter Jason Sindelar, according to lvrj.com. The fighter was originally charged after a June 19 fight at a Las Vegas hotel which ended with his best friend's death.

The case was dismissed following a testimony from a medical examiner who could not say with any certainty that the fight caused the death of the victim.

It was testified that the victim, a former football player, had lethal levels of Ecstasy, with alcohol and cocaine in his system.

Money laundering

Oregon -- West Linn resident and MMA fighter Chael Sonnen has been known for a number of things - a real estate business (he's a licensed Realtor), his UFC fighting career, his aggressive, flamboyant and some times quite entertaining Twitter tweets, suspected drug use, and also for being a Republican with what appeared to be political ambitions.

Now, the outspoken MMA fighter has added another "achievement" to his name, the criminal activity of money laundering.

According to westlinntidings.com, Sonnen recently admitted that a financial transaction he conducted was designed to conceal control of the proceeds when a title company paid a plumbing company for repairs, even though he knew repairs wouldn't be completed. The plumbing company was paid and gave the homebuyer most of it, and Sonnen made commission off the faulty real estate transaction.

Oregon -- West Linn resident and MMA fighter Chael Sonnen has been known for a number of things - a real estate business (he's a licensed Realtor), his UFC fighting career, his aggressive, flamboyant and some times quite entertaining Twitter tweets, suspected drug use, and also for being a Republican with what appeared to be political ambitions.

Now, the outspoken MMA fighter has added another "achievement" to his name, the criminal activity of money laundering.

According to westlinntidings.com, Sonnen recently admitted that a financial transaction he conducted was designed to conceal control of the proceeds when a title company paid a plumbing company for repairs, even though he knew repairs wouldn't be completed. The plumbing company was paid and gave the homebuyer most of it, and Sonnen made commission off the faulty real estate transaction.

Ex judo champ, drug baron

Australia -- A 60-year-old former Olympic judoka has been arrested by Australian police along with other alleged drug barons, according to coffscoastadvocate.com.au.

The judo champion, who reportedly participated in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, was charged with 18 counts of drug supply and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.

Australia -- A 60-year-old former Olympic judoka has been arrested by Australian police along with other alleged drug barons, according to coffscoastadvocate.com.au.

The judo champion, who reportedly participated in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, was charged with 18 counts of drug supply and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.

Martial arts ... and pot

California -- A Vista medical marijuana dispensary was raided by authorities in September 2009 and the former owner, 46, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of growing the drug, according to signonsandiego.com.

The man, who opened the dispensary in Vista in 2009, is reportedly also the owner of martial arts school/studio.

California -- A Vista medical marijuana dispensary was raided by authorities in September 2009 and the former owner, 46, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of growing the drug, according to signonsandiego.com.

The man, who opened the dispensary in Vista in 2009, is reportedly also the owner of martial arts school/studio.

Organized crime connections?

Holland -- The new Mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard Van der Laan, who reportedly is determined to clean up the city, is looking to ban certain MMA/kick-boxing events taking place in the city, according to headkicklegend.com.

The Mayor has spoken out against some of the martial arts events, citing undesirables elements, from the spectators to the fighters all the way up to managers and promoters.

Authorities claiming to have taken a closer look at certain VIPs from an upcoming, as well as a recently finished event. Authorities have claimed to have found that a majority of these VIPs had previous convictions ranging from drugs and weapons to violence and connections to organized crime.

Holland -- The new Mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard Van der Laan, who reportedly is determined to clean up the city, is looking to ban certain MMA/kick-boxing events taking place in the city, according to headkicklegend.com.

The Mayor has spoken out against some of the martial arts events, citing undesirables elements, from the spectators to the fighters all the way up to managers and promoters.

Authorities claiming to have taken a closer look at certain VIPs from an upcoming, as well as a recently finished event. Authorities have claimed to have found that a majority of these VIPs had previous convictions ranging from drugs and weapons to violence and connections to organized crime.

Crazy tea "party"

California -- A 26-year-old mixed martial arts fighter has been charged with murder after allegedly gouging out a 21-year-old friend's heart and eyes in Requa, near Klamath, according to times-standard.com and heraldsun.com.au.

The grisly killing and mutilation occurred when a group of four friends had been drinking mushroom tea on March 21.

After drinking the tea laced with psychedelic mushrooms. The suspect and victim, reportedly became preoccupied with the idea that the end of the world was upon them and that a struggle between God and the devil was taking place.

California -- A 26-year-old mixed martial arts fighter has been charged with murder after allegedly gouging out a 21-year-old friend's heart and eyes in Requa, near Klamath, according to times-standard.com and heraldsun.com.au.

The grisly killing and mutilation occurred when a group of four friends had been drinking mushroom tea on March 21.

After drinking the tea laced with psychedelic mushrooms. The suspect and victim, reportedly became preoccupied with the idea that the end of the world was upon them and that a struggle between God and the devil was taking place.

Narcotics charges

Pennsylvania -- A 27-year-old MMA trainer and former University of Pennsylvania football player has been arrested by Philadelphia police. Authorities seized high-grade marijuana worth $1.2 million from the man's fight-training studio in University City, according to philly.com.

Reports indicate that police found a small but sophisticated hydroponic grow room on the second floor above the man's studio. The grow room reportedly contained approximately 130 plants and two pounds of marijuana ready to be packaged.

Philly.com says the suspect had a short career as a professional MMA fighter.

Pennsylvania -- A 27-year-old MMA trainer and former University of Pennsylvania football player has been arrested by Philadelphia police. Authorities seized high-grade marijuana worth $1.2 million from the man's fight-training studio in University City, according to philly.com.

Reports indicate that police found a small but sophisticated hydroponic grow room on the second floor above the man's studio. The grow room reportedly contained approximately 130 plants and two pounds of marijuana ready to be packaged.

Philly.com says the suspect had a short career as a professional MMA fighter.

Chopping the pork chops

China -- China's 27-year-old 2008 Olympic judo champion Tong Wen lost her 2009 world title and was banned for two years after testing positive for Clenbuterol.

Now her coach, Wu Weifeng, has allegedly blamed a surfeit of pork chops for her positive test, according to nz.sports.yahoo.com.

Her coach believes that the well-documented food safety problems in China were responsible for the positive test.

The coach said that the judo star had been given lots of pork chops while preparing for the 2009 Championships in Holland. "She trained in Europe for a while and was sick of European food (...)," the coach said.

China -- China's 27-year-old 2008 Olympic judo champion Tong Wen lost her 2009 world title and was banned for two years after testing positive for Clenbuterol.

Now her coach, Wu Weifeng, has allegedly blamed a surfeit of pork chops for her positive test, according to nz.sports.yahoo.com.

Her coach believes that the well-documented food safety problems in China were responsible for the positive test.

The coach said that the judo star had been given lots of pork chops while preparing for the 2009 Championships in Holland. "She trained in Europe for a while and was sick of European food (...)," the coach said.

Olympics hopeful jailed

Australia -- A 33-year-old Olympic martial arts hopeful and long-time friend of (Australian football star) Ben Cousins was recently sentenced to 17 years in jail for his role in conspiring to traffic 44kg of MDMA (a drug used to produce ecstasy).

The Sydney man will serve a minimum 10½ years before being eligible for parole, according to heraldsun.com.au.

Australia -- A 33-year-old Olympic martial arts hopeful and long-time friend of (Australian football star) Ben Cousins was recently sentenced to 17 years in jail for his role in conspiring to traffic 44kg of MDMA (a drug used to produce ecstasy).

The Sydney man will serve a minimum 10½ years before being eligible for parole, according to heraldsun.com.au.

Intructor loses job

Pennsylvania -- A 48-year-old Penn Hills man has recently been removed from his volunteer teaching position.

The man was allegedly teaching martial arts to children as part of a program funded by a $10,000 Pittsburgh city grant: A free taekwondo program, called "Martial Artists Against Street Violence".

It has been revealed the man has a criminal past. He reportedly spent 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to drug charges in 2006, according to post-gazette.com.

Pennsylvania -- A 48-year-old Penn Hills man has recently been removed from his volunteer teaching position.

The man was allegedly teaching martial arts to children as part of a program funded by a $10,000 Pittsburgh city grant: A free taekwondo program, called "Martial Artists Against Street Violence".

It has been revealed the man has a criminal past. He reportedly spent 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to drug charges in 2006, according to post-gazette.com.