Here is the story.. But what do you guys think about fighters like Royce, Shamrock, Tank, and the rest of these vetrans still fighting.. When is it time to hang up the gloves???
MMA legend Royce Gracie's return to competition could happen as soon as his suspension is over.
Gracie told Mandi Hargrave of the Orangeville Citzen that he will likely return in June or July of 2008. Gracie, a free agent, will determine which promotion he'll fight for when the expiration date of his suspension draws closer.
Gracie is currently serving a suspension that will keep him inactive until June 2008 for his positive steroid (Nandrolone) test during his June 2nd Dynamite!! USA bout, where he defeated Kazushi Sakuraba via decision. Gracie still officially holds the win because the California State Athletic Commission does not have a policy in place to overturn a win due to a positive drug test.
Gracie had the option to file an appeal but didn't exercise it, reasoning that it was not worth the time and money to appeal the suspension when he only fights once a year anyway.