Dennis “Superman” Hallman returns to UFC

Former state champion wrestler and professional mixed martial artist, Dennis Hallman, had just signed a four-fight deal with UFC last month. He will be making his comeback against John Howard on November 21, 2009 at the UFC 106 to be held in Las Vegas.

According to MMA Junkie, bout agreements are still pending although Hallman and Howard already made some verbal agreement.

Last November 16, 2007, Hallman tested positive for anabolic steroids use. Among the anabolic agents found in his test, include Drostanolone and Nandrolone metabolite.

He was accompanied by fellow Strikeforce fighter Alexander Crispin who tested positive for Desoxymethyltestosterone. Both fighters received a one-year suspension plus a fine of $2,500 from the California State Athletic Commission.

Hallman started his suspension on November 16, 2007 with an additional 38-day extension when he renewed his fighter’s license. This is to comply with the full term of his suspension.

Hallman, also known as “Superman”, who had started his career in mixed martial arts in 1997, perhaps gained his popularity when he defeated welterweight champion Matt Hughes twice. The first fight was in 1998 at Extreme Challenge 21, followed by the December 2000 fight at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts.

From MMA Frenzy:

Welterweight veteran Denis Hallman, who signed a four-fight deal with the UFC, last month, will return to the Octagon against John Howard at UFC 106 on November 21 in Las Vegas.