Heavyweight Tim Persey(Pictures) of Irvine, Calif., tested positive for methamphetamine following his stoppage loss to Jonathan Wiezorek(Pictures) last Saturday, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Persey, who was a replacement for Antonio Silva(Pictures) after the Brazilian fell off the FEG-promoted card due to medical concerns stemming from testing done by the California State Athletic Commission, faces a $1,000 fine and a six-month suspension.
"Mr. Persey has 30 days from the date on his suspension letter to appeal the suspension in writing and request a hearing before the California State Athletic Commission," said CSAC representative Bill Douglas.
Big Perm is a great guy and very professional in his conduct in the fight business. Wiezorek and he enjoyed a few laughs together prior to the fight. He has the best wishes from Wiez and company on his future.
ecstasy will show as meth in a test too, so maybe the big guy was just rollin' with a hottie from the club. (the MA in MDMA stands for methamphetamine).