We reported a few days ago that UFC women’s bantamweight fighter Jessica Eye had been suspended by the Texas Department of jessica eye1Licensing and Regulation for a banned substance. Her UFC 166 victory over Sarah Kaufman was also overturned to a no decision. Today the UFC and Eye issued a statement on the situation via the UFC website:

UFC statement:
“The UFC received word of the fully probated suspension and fine issued to Jessica Eye by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The UFC intends to honor the probation, which will not force Eye to miss her scheduled bout at UFC 170.”

Eye statement:
“I was recently alerted to the fact that I was issued a fully probated suspension and fine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. While I intend to discuss with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation the overturning of my victory at UFC 166, I have accepted the terms of the probation and intend to compete at UFC 170 on Feb. 22. I pride myself on following the rules and representing my family, teammates, sponsors, and fans in the best light possible. I apologize for any distractions this has caused.”

Eye is still expected to compete at UFC 170 later this month when she takes on Alexis Davis.

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