Caught in doping, Jones and Lesnar should receive small suspensions

Jones fell victim to doping and was left out of UFC 200. Photo: Disclosure

The fighters Jon Jones e Brock Lesnar they begin to have reasons to celebrate. According to the North American website “MMA Fighting”, USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency) reported that both fighters will face a maximum suspension of one year for having recently failed anti-doping tests carried out last month. According to the policy adopted by the company, the usual sentence for repeat offenders is two years.

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The reason for the shorter suspension is that the banned substances found in the bodies of both fighters are considered “specified substances” under the World Anti-Doping Agency Code. First to be caught, Jones tested positive for hydroxyclomiphene and also for Letrozole metabolites. The two substances are estrogen blockers and are not permitted for use both outside and within the competition period. The heavyweight Brock Lesnar He was also caught for using hydroxyclomiphene, the same substance found in “Bones”.

Recently, the former UFC light heavyweight champion used his social networks to say that “good news is coming”, implying that it was about the tests carried out. Dana White, president of the UFC, said that the athlete was not caught with the substance he was thought to have consumed.

Jon Jones, who would face his rival Daniel Cormier in the main attraction of UFC 200, was informed about doping on July 6, three days before the event, and was replaced by Anderson Silva. Lesnar had been away from MMA for four years and made his return at UFC 200, when he won Mark Hunt in the judges' decision. However, due to the positive anti-doping test, the victory must be annulled. The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) has not yet announced the trial date for the two athletes, but both are expected to take place in the coming months.

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