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After his recent fight with Ross “Grizzly” Clifton, Ken Shamrock was tested positive for Stanozolol and Nandrolone based steroids, 19-Norandrosterone and 19-Noretiocholanolone. The report was released by the Calfornia State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Because of the presence of these substances in the UFC Hall of Famer’s urine, he now faces suspension for one year.

From Examiner.com:

“The World’s Most Dangerous Man” may have landed a heavier blow to his own career than he did to Ross “Grizzly” Clifton in their fight last month. Yesterday, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) announced that Shamrock had failed a drug test administered prior to his February 13th bout with Clifton and has suspended him for one full year.

According to the CSAC, Shamrock tested positive for the steroid Stanozolol, as well as two Nandrolone-based substances, 19-Norandrosterone and 19-Noretiocholanolone.

Shamrock denied the charges and his attorney has stated that they plan to appeal. The 45-year-old UFC Hall of Fame member was scheduled to fight Bobby Lashley in Florida on March 21st. It is likely that the Florida commission will uphold the CSAC’s suspension and an appeal would probably not be resolved in time to make that fight happen.

Shamrock was also fined $2,500 for being positive on steroids. His one year suspension will end in February 11, 2010 just before he celebrates his 46th birthday. He can apply for reinstatement as soon as the suspension has been lifted.

Steroids continue to hog the spotlight as the Anti-Doping Agency heightens its campaign against these banned substances. Several personalities in the Major League Baseball are now facing raps for the use of performance enhancing drugs. Yankees’ star Alex Rodriguez had admitted to use PEDs in 2001- 2003. Other names that have been linked to steroids are Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, and Angel Presinal.

Category: Anabolic Steroids | Tags: Anti Doping Agency, Ken Shamrock, Nandrolone, Stanozolol, steroids, Ultimate Fighting Champions