B.J. Penn (Dave Mandel/Sherdog)B.J. Penn Off UFC 199 Following Prohibited Use of IV José Youngs May 23, 2016 News, Spotlight, UFC UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has been removed from next month’s UFC 199 card after he disclosed his usage of a prohibited IV to the United State Anti-Doping Agency. Penn’s (16-10-2), who is one of only two fighters to win UFC titles in two different weight classes, was expected to face Cole Miller on the featured prelim bout of the event. The Hawaiian has not competed since suffering third round TKO to Frankie Edgar at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale in 2014. UFC officials released the following statement after being informed of Penn’s violation by USADA: “The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed BJ Penn of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. Penn disclosed the usage of a prohibited method – the use of an IV in excess of 50 ML in a six-hour period – during a March 25, 2016, out-of-competition sample collection. In accordance with the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, Penn has received a provisional suspension, and has been removed from his scheduled bout against Cole Miller on June 4 in Los Angeles. “UFC will announce a replacement opponent for Miller shortly, and additional information will be provided by USADA and UFC at the appropriate time as the process involving Penn moves forward.”
