Mike Richman’s career and reputation are in jeopardy. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
A lot can happen in two years. In the world of high-end mixed martial arts, it can be a lifetime.
Mike Richman is about to find out what 24 months on the shelf can do to a fighter after being caught using a performance-enhancing drug in his bout last month in California. It is a long time for a fighter to sit out. As more and more fighters suffer the new, harsher consequences, I’m curious to see if it will become a deterrent for their colleagues.