| Stephan Bonnar gets his second chance! He is | | | | Following his temporary exclusion on UFC, Bonnar has |
| scheduled to return to UFC this July after his | | | | lost several sponsors and has been anxiously worried |
| controversial seven-month suspension due to his intake | | | | about UFC kicking him out for good. But according to |
| of steroids. | | | | UFC president Dana White, doors are still open for |
| Many athletes have resorted to the use of steroids, | | | | Bonnar. In fact, he is pleased with his return and |
| which often lead to muscle growth. But the intake of | | | | welcomes him, as he deserves a second chance. |
| such controlled substance comes with a lot of risks, | | | | Bonnar will prove his worth again in a fight against Mile |
| which can be hazardous to the health. This is also the | | | | Nickels at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California |
| reason why steroids are banned by all major sporting | | | | on July 7,2007. According to Bonnar, he has been |
| bodies like the Olympics, NBA, FIFA and UFC. | | | | planning for his return for some time now, making the |
| In the case of Bonnar, the mixed martial arts fighter | | | | most out of his 7-month suspension. He has had two |
| has admittedly took the steroids because of his | | | | surgeries and has now restored his physique. |
| distressing elbow injury after his defeat in his fight with | | | | Meanwhile, he spends his time training and getting |
| Forrest Griffin last August. Desperate to relieve the | | | | ready for his much-awaited fight and return to UFC. |
| pain, speed up the healing process, and to fight in the | | | | Bonar, a 30-year old mixed martial arts fighter, is also |
| main event back then, he has resorted to steroids but | | | | known as "The American Psycho." He stands 6'3 in |
| has been caught positive according to tests. This has | | | | height and holds a record of 12-3-0. |
| resulted to his immediate suspension. | | | | |