J. Jones at the official UFC weigh-in. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcbrasil
The fact that Jon Jones He is one of the best athletes in the history of MMA, no one can question that. However, some problems regarding the history of the light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg.) with doping problems, forced the entities that regulate the physiology of athletes to observe 'Bones' more closely. Thus, Jeff Novitsky, UFC's Senior Vice President of Health and Performance, revealed, on his social network, that Jones was tested 42 times in the last year.
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“In 2019, Jon Jones it was subjected to 42 unannounced tests by three different entities (USADA, CSAC and NSAC). In my 20 years of experience in the anti-doping world, this is the most tests performed on an athlete in any sport,” Jeff wrote.
Owner of one of the most stable and regular cartels and trajectories in recent times, 'Bones' experienced ups and downs in his extra-octagon career between 2015 and 2017. The American went through legal problems, but it was in 2017 that the athlete suffered a harsh sentence after failing a drug test and having his title stripped.
Jon spent more than a year away from the sport, but in 2018, he returned to the octagon and managed to regain his belt, beating Alexander Gustafson in the main fight of UFC 232. After his triumphant return, Jones has already completed two title defenses, the last of which against Thiago Marreta, in July.
Now, the champion is preparing for his next commitment. The North American defends his position as champion against Dominick reyes in the main fight of UFC 247, which takes place this Saturday (8).
En 2019, @JonnyBones was subject to 42 no-notice drug tests by 3 separate entities (USADA, CSAC and NSAC). In my 20 years experience in the anti-doping world, this is the highest volume of annual tests that I have ever seen on an athlete, in any sport.
— Jeff Novitzky (@JeffNovitzkyUFC) February 3, 2020
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