UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk, who was suspended for one year after testing positive for Nandrolone Metabolites following his victory over Hermes Franca at UFC 73 on July 7, had his suspension reduced to six months on Tuesday, reports Sherdog.com editor Josh Gross.
The California State Athletic Commission upheld a fine of $2500. Sherk, 34, will be eligible to return to the Octagon in January.
Also Sean says he won't fight in California again:
Sherk, still expecting to be recognized as UFC champion, will travel to Newcastle, England, to watch Penn fight Stevenson on Jan. 19, two weeks after regaining his eligibility to compete.
One thing is clear, he has no plans of fighting the winner -- or anyone else -- under California sanctioning.
"Absolutely not. No way. It's not even an option," Sherk said. "It won't even be offered to me. I will not fight in the state of California again. No way."
I don't uderstand these new suspensions....i.e. Baroni & Sherk? Either you took steroids and are guilty or you didn't.
