George Sullivan Gets Provisional Suspension From USADA For Potential Violation

George Sullivan has been given a provisional suspension by the USADA for a potential anti-doping violation. The UFC announced today that Sullivan, who was pulled from a UFC on FOX 20 bout after disclosing that he used a prohibited substance, has been given a provisional suspension based on the declaration.

Sullivan was set to face Hector Urbina at the show before being pulled. USADA investigated after Sullivan provided the information during testing. The UFC’s full statement is below:

UFC was made aware today by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, that it has informed George Sullivan of a potential anti-doping violation and provisional suspension based on his declaration of a prohibited substance. UFC previously announced that Sullivan voluntarily disclosed this information to USADA and, out of an abundance of caution, Sullivan was removed by UFC from his scheduled bout on July 23, 2016, in Chicago. Under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, Sullivan’s declaration of the use can be taken into consideration by USADA during the results management and adjudication process.

USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, a full and fair legal review process is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed.