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.”
Jessica Eye won a split decision victory over Sarah Kaufman at UFC 166 on Oct. 19 at the Toyota Center in Houston. It was recently changed to a “no decision,” however, when the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued an administrative order fining Eye $1,875 and handing her a probated one-year suspension because she “tested positive for a prohibited substance” stemming from testing for the fight with Kaufman. The one-year probated suspension started on Jan. 22, 2014, which is the date on the Administrative Order. Because the suspension is probated, that means Eye is not precluded from fighting as long as she complies with the terms of the administrative order.
