UFC Fighter Jessica Penne Accepts 18-Month Suspension for Failed PED Test

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UFC fighter Jessica Penne accepted the 18-month suspension the United States Anti-Doping Agency levied against her after she tested positive for a banned substance. 

USADA confirmed Penne will serve the suspension, which went into effect beginning April 23, 2017. That was the day after she lost to Danielle Taylor at UFC Fight Night 108.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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