Jake Shields – Photo via UFC.com
Just last week, UFC fighter and former Strikeforce champ, Jake Shields (27-6-1, 1NC) announced that he had tested positive for a banned substance following his win over Ed Herman at UFC 150 this past August in Colorado.
The fallout for Shields has been a six-month suspension, a fine of $5,675, as well as having the result of the fight ruled a “No Contest” by the Colorado Boxing Commission. All this, according to an official with the commission who spoke to MMAWeekly.com recently.
Shields released a statement on Friday accepting responsibility for his actions
“Prior to my professional bout at UFC 150 in Denver, Colorado, I used a substance prohibited by Colorado Boxing Commission rules. This was a mistake that I fully regret. I have shared this issue with my family and the UFC and I have apologized to them and now I also apologize to you, the fans. I promise this will never occur again in my fighting career. I accept the Boxing Commission’s decision for a six-month suspension, which will expire in February. I ask that you accept my apology. I will be back fighting soon, and hope that the fans of MMA will support me until that time.”
The fighter will have to sit at least until February 11, 2013 before he is allowed to compete again.
Shields earned a unanimous decision over Herman at UFC 150 in the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on the main card of the Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar II event.