UFC’s Jake Shields says he’s suspended six months for banned substance

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies’ Boxing Commission has issued UFC fighter Jake Shields a six-month suspension for using a prohibited substance prior to his fight at UFC 150, the fighter today announced. 

Shields’ reps at Authentic Spor…

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies’ Boxing Commission has issued UFC fighter Jake Shields a six-month suspension for using a prohibited substance prior to his fight at UFC 150, the fighter today announced. 

Shields’ reps at Authentic Sports Management emailed MMAjunkie.com a prepared statement from the fighter. 

In it, Shields acknowledges to using a banned substance and accepting the commission’s half-year suspension.