UFC Middleweight Fighter Chael Sonnen Taps Again With His Indefinite Suspension Upheld By The California Athletic Commission! Do You Agree This Was Required To Maintain The Positive Image Of The Sport And Punish Corruption?
UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen lost his appeal against an indefinite suspension today by the California Athletic Commission. Do you think this will definitely end his career in mixed martial arts and combat sports as a fighter, coach, or businessman?
MMAJunkie reported at a hearing in Los Angeles, the California Athletic Commission ruled 4-1 to uphold Sonnen's indefinite suspension. While suspended, Sonnen is ineligible to apply for a fighting license in California.
For the ruling, the commission cited Sonnen's money laundering conviction and a false testimony from last December.
In January, Sonnen avoided jail time with a guilty plea to federal money laundering
MMAJunkie reported at a hearing in Los Angeles, the California Athletic Commission ruled 4-1 to uphold Sonnen's indefinite suspension. While suspended, Sonnen is ineligible to apply for a fighting license in California.
For the ruling, the commission cited Sonnen's money laundering conviction and a false testimony from last December.
In January, Sonnen avoided jail time with a guilty plea to federal money laundering
by agreeing to forfeit his real estate license and paying a $10,000 fine.
Last December, Sonnen told the commission that he had cleared the use of testosterone replacement therapy with Nevada executive director Keith Kizer. However, Kizer said the conversation never took place. Last month on The MMA Hour, Sonnen admitted he used the "wrong words" in the testimony, stating it was information relayed to him by his manager, whom Sonnen has since relieved of his duties.
During Wednesday's appeal hearing, Sonnen said he could be retiring if his suspension was not lifted and would be missing out on an opportunity to coach The Ultimate Fighter 14 against Michael Bisping.
Last December, Sonnen told the commission that he had cleared the use of testosterone replacement therapy with Nevada executive director Keith Kizer. However, Kizer said the conversation never took place. Last month on The MMA Hour, Sonnen admitted he used the "wrong words" in the testimony, stating it was information relayed to him by his manager, whom Sonnen has since relieved of his duties.
During Wednesday's appeal hearing, Sonnen said he could be retiring if his suspension was not lifted and would be missing out on an opportunity to coach The Ultimate Fighter 14 against Michael Bisping.
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