St. Pierre (photo via UFC / ZUFFA)

By FCF Staff

Earlier today, the UFC announced that it will fund more extensive, out-of-competition drug testing beginning July 1st, and Georges St-Pierre has responded to the news.

St-Pierre has called for more stringent and random drug testing in the past, and the former welterweight champ has also said he won’t fight again, until more testing is in place.

Well, following the UFC’s press conference on Tuesday, GSP tweeted out the following:

Very happy to learn about the UFC announcing a new comprehensive random PED testing.

— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) February 18, 2015

Clearly a big step in the right direction for our sport.

— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) February 18, 2015

Can't wait to get more details about the actual protocol, 3rd party testing agency and new sanctions.

— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) February 18, 2015