Lyoto Machida Issues Lengthy Statement Regarding His 18-Month USADA Suspension

As noted, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida was handeddown an 18-month suspension by USADA for his violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy earlier this year.On Friday afternoon, Machida took to social media to comment on the ruling, which will keep him on the sidelines for the remainder of his 30s, as the 38-year-old MMA veteran will officially be"middle-aged" at 40 years old by the time his suspension expires.Below is the complete statement the former UFC title-holder issued v