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Yoel Romero Agrees To Six-Month Suspension For Failed Drug Test

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Yoel Romero’s UFC career will resume later this year, as the fighter has agreed to a six-month suspension from the USADA.

Romero (11-1) failed a test for a banned substance following his UFC 194 victory over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. The win, his seventh inside the Octagon, likely positioned the former Olympic wrestler for a shot at the UFC middleweight title.

Instead, he will sit on the sidelines through the first six months of 2015.

Below is the complete statement from the USADA:

“Romero’s period of ineligibility began on January 12, 2016, the date on which he was provisionally suspended from competition. Because USADA was able to confirm, based on a negative fight night test result, that Romero’s use of the contaminated supplement began after he competed at UFC 194 on December 12, 2015, his competitive results from that event were not disqualified.

‘This case clearly demonstrates some of the dangers inherent to supplement use,’ said USADA’s Special Advisor on Drugs and Supplements, Dr. Amy Eichner. ‘When considering whether to incorporate supplements into a training plan, it is vitally important that athletes exercise the upmost care in order to avoid making a decision that could endanger their eligibility, reputation or general health and wellness.’

Yoel Romero’s UFC career will resume later this year, as the fighter has agreed to a six-month suspension from the USADA.

Instead, he will sit on the sidelines through the first six months of 2015.

Below is the complete statement from the USADA:

“Romero’s period of ineligibility began on January 12, 2016, the date on which he was provisionally suspended from competition. Because USADA was able to confirm, based on a negative fight night test result, that Romero’s use of the contaminated supplement began after he competed at UFC 194 on December 12, 2015, his competitive results from that event were not disqualified.

‘This case clearly demonstrates some of the dangers inherent to supplement use,’ said USADA’s Special Advisor on Drugs and Supplements, Dr. Amy Eichner. ‘When considering whether to incorporate supplements into a training plan, it is vitally important that athletes exercise the upmost care in order to avoid making a decision that could endanger their eligibility, reputation or general health and wellness.’

Yoel Romero Agrees To Six-Month Suspension For Failed Drug Test

Yoel Romero’s UFC career will resume later this year, as the fighter has agreed to a six-month suspension from the USADA.

Instead, he will sit on the sidelines through the first six months of 2015.

Below is the complete statement from the USADA:

“Romero’s period of ineligibility began on January 12, 2016, the date on which he was provisionally suspended from competition. Because USADA was able to confirm, based on a negative fight night test result, that Romero’s use of the contaminated supplement began after he competed at UFC 194 on December 12, 2015, his competitive results from that event were not disqualified.

‘This case clearly demonstrates some of the dangers inherent to supplement use,’ said USADA’s Special Advisor on Drugs and Supplements, Dr. Amy Eichner. ‘When considering whether to incorporate supplements into a training plan, it is vitally important that athletes exercise the upmost care in order to avoid making a decision that could endanger their eligibility, reputation or general health and wellness.’

Yoel Romero’s UFC career will resume later this year, as the fighter has agreed to a six-month suspension from the USADA.

Instead, he will sit on the sidelines through the first six months of 2015.

Below is the complete statement from the USADA:

“Romero’s period of ineligibility began on January 12, 2016, the date on which he was provisionally suspended from competition. Because USADA was able to confirm, based on a negative fight night test result, that Romero’s use of the contaminated supplement began after he competed at UFC 194 on December 12, 2015, his competitive results from that event were not disqualified.

‘This case clearly demonstrates some of the dangers inherent to supplement use,’ said USADA’s Special Advisor on Drugs and Supplements, Dr. Amy Eichner. ‘When considering whether to incorporate supplements into a training plan, it is vitally important that athletes exercise the upmost care in order to avoid making a decision that could endanger their eligibility, reputation or general health and wellness.’

UFC Releases Statement On Female Contender Julianna Pena

The UFC has decided to not schedule Julianna Pena for a fight while the former Ultimate Fighter winner was being investigated over a legal matter in Washington.

On Monday, the promotion confirmed that they are pleased with the report back and will move forward with Pena’s career.

The 26-year-old Pena (7-2) has won all three of her Octagon bouts, including a 2015 decision over Jessica Eye.

A complete statement can be found below:

UFC announced today that an investigation into allegations of assault by UFC competitor Julianna Pena is now complete. Pena recently came to a resolution with the Prosecutor’s Office in Spokane County, Washington. The resolution was thoroughly reviewed by Campbell & Williams, a Las Vegas-based law firm hired by UFC to oversee its investigation into the matter.

UFC elected not to schedule Pena for a bout while the legal proceedings were ongoing. Now that the matter has been resolved, Pena is eligible to return to competition in the UFC and will be scheduled for a bout in the near future.

While UFC is supportive of the resolution of Pena’s criminal matter, Pena acknowledges that her actions as a professional athlete should reflect well of her, the sport of mixed martial arts, and the UFC. Consequently, Pena has volunteered to participate in counseling as a condition for her return to the Octagon.

The UFC has decided to not schedule Julianna Pena for a fight while the former Ultimate Fighter winner was being investigated over a legal matter in Washington.

On Monday, the promotion confirmed that they are pleased with the report back and will move forward with Pena’s career.

The 26-year-old Pena (7-2) has won all three of her Octagon bouts, including a 2015 decision over Jessica Eye.

A complete statement can be found below:

UFC announced today that an investigation into allegations of assault by UFC competitor Julianna Pena is now complete. Pena recently came to a resolution with the Prosecutor’s Office in Spokane County, Washington. The resolution was thoroughly reviewed by Campbell & Williams, a Las Vegas-based law firm hired by UFC to oversee its investigation into the matter.

UFC elected not to schedule Pena for a bout while the legal proceedings were ongoing. Now that the matter has been resolved, Pena is eligible to return to competition in the UFC and will be scheduled for a bout in the near future.

While UFC is supportive of the resolution of Pena’s criminal matter, Pena acknowledges that her actions as a professional athlete should reflect well of her, the sport of mixed martial arts, and the UFC. Consequently, Pena has volunteered to participate in counseling as a condition for her return to the Octagon.

Jon Jones On Cormier’s Offer To Train OSP: “I See Right Through You”

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes he knows full-well why Daniel Cormier offered to train Ovince Saint Preux.

Saint Preux has agreed to step in for Cormier and face Jones this month at UFC 197 for the interim title after an inj…

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes he knows full-well why Daniel Cormier offered to train Ovince Saint Preux.

Saint Preux has agreed to step in for Cormier and face Jones this month at UFC 197 for the interim title after an injury sent the current champion to the sideline.

On Monday, “DC” threw out an offer to OSP and his team, saying they could come to San Jose and train at AKA with the former Olympian and his staff.

Here is Jones’ thoughts on the matter:

Willing to train OSP and is willing to pay for his expenses? You are a sheep in wolves clothing and I see right through you. pussy.

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 4, 2016

“Bones” also acknowledged his past, replying to someone about the message being deleted. Jones has been known to post items on social media and immediately delete them:

I put his name at the end forgot to capitalize the P though https://t.co/PDHBFqNqUh

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 4, 2016

Daniel Cormier Update: How Bad Is His Injury & When Will He Return?

It looks like Daniel Cormier won’t be on the sidelines for too long.

The news broke this weekend that D.C. was forced to pull out of the scheduled UFC 197 main event against Jon Jones due to injury.

On Saturday, it was revealed that Cormier suffe…

It looks like Daniel Cormier won’t be on the sidelines for too long.

The news broke this weekend that D.C. was forced to pull out of the scheduled UFC 197 main event against Jon Jones due to injury.

On Saturday, it was revealed that Cormier suffered a lower left leg injury while doing some light kickboxing training on March 25th. The injury was described as a “freak accident.” Several days after suffering the injury, it was revealed through an MRI to be a complete middle substance rupture of the interosseous membrane from the fibula.

Originally, Cormier was hopeful to remain on the 4/23 fight card, however when it became clear that it wasn’t going to be possible, he officially announced that he had to pull out of the fight.

As a result of D.C. pulling out, Jon Jones will now fight Ovince St. Preux in an interim Light Heavyweight title fight in the new UFC 197 main event.

It is believed that Cormier will be able to fight again around August or September, as the healing time for his leg injury is expected to take four to eight weeks. Upon his return, he will fight the winner of the Jones-OSP fight to unify the 205-pound title.

UFC 197: Jones vs. St. Preux takes place on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jon Jones On D.C. Pulling Out Of UFC 197: “So Much For Being Willing To Die”

Just when you thought Jon Jones was going to take the high road, the old “Bones” Jones shines through.

After staying respectful throughout the process of Daniel Cormier pulling out of their scheduled rematch at UFC 197 later this month, Jones took t…

Just when you thought Jon Jones was going to take the high road, the old “Bones” Jones shines through.

After staying respectful throughout the process of Daniel Cormier pulling out of their scheduled rematch at UFC 197 later this month, Jones took to social media to take a shot at his longtime rival on Sunday.

“Bones” Jones wrote, “So much for being willing to die,” on his official Twitter page, a comment in reference to a line Cormier stated during the build-up to the original UFC 197 main event.

In typical Jones fashion, he would go on to delete the comment.

Jones did, however, leave up this “good guy comment” in regards to his new UFC 197 opponent Ovince St. Preux, who he will be fighting for the interim Light Heavyweight title on April 23rd.

“Hey Ovince St. Preux, just wanted to thank you for stepping up and taking this fight last minute,” wrote Jones. “Grateful for the opportunity to compete with you.”

UFC 197: Jones vs. St. Preux takes place on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.