RANT: Karo Parisyan NSAC Outcome

Karo messed up. To most what Karo had done is pretty dumb. Given the circumstances, I don't think he mean't to do wrong. He's stated he was in pain for quite sometime, I'm thinking about how he is missing some chunks of his leg and still continues to train and fight. My hat is off to Karo.

However, the NSAC held no punches upon beating Karo for testing for some drugs which he wasn't prescribed to be taking.
1) Fight is changed from a win to a No Contest
2) Fined 40% of his $80,000 purse was taken
3) 9 Month Suspension
4) Has to provide a negative test result before fighting in Nevada again
5) Random Drug Testing while on suspension (if deemed neccessary)

Regardless of the outcome, I am not sure if Karo truly grasps why they came down so hard on him.

With all the A-Rod drama that unfolded, saying you didn't know what you were taking is a bad idea. A really bad idea. He supposedly got it from his friend, and if you KNOW you get tested before and after fights, Karo should've atleast mentioned, I took some pain medication I was given from a friend.

Instantly, I know most will think, "but that could've jeopardized him to fight when he was so close to the fight." I understand that. But if you think for one second that Karo could've been injured bad, paralyzed, even killed from the effects of drugs which weren't mentioned (thank god he's alright) the UFC would've been in a heap of trouble. The UFC would've taken a big hit with the NSAC, the media and the world. The UFC organization would've easily been under fire... and worst off.... MMA would've been in DEEP trouble.

People have to realize, as fast as something grows, it can fall. The climb of MMA has been amazing and to that extent, there's a lot people who are still against it, don't see it as a sport, etc. This creates fuel to go against the sport. To not be sanctioned in NY and other places we hope to bring MMA. Not just from the UFC

The NSAC went hard against Karo, but I truly see the reasoning why. He was to be made an example of, and honestly it's good that no one was truly hurt in the process. My honest opinion was that the NSAC not take 40% of his winnings. Kind of a hefty price tag for the mistake. But it truly is a lesson learned. Now is a great time for you Karo, get all things taken care of that you want while you have a 9 month suspension so you're ready to do damage.