Jones was one of those caught under the UFC's new anti-doping policy. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
The judgment of Jon Jones, caught undergoing an anti-doping test three days before UFC 200, in July, when he would face Daniel Cormier in the night's main event, it was postponed by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Initially scheduled for the 10th of this month – next Monday – the hearing should take place from November onwards, as stated by Bob Bennett, executive director of the Commission, to the North American website “Fox Sports”.
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At the time, the fighter was caught using two estrogen blockers: hydroxyclomiphene and Letrozole – the substances would not constitute performance-enhancing doping, but can be used to mask the consumption of anabolic steroids and, therefore, are banned by the World Agency. of Anti-Doping Control. Thus, Jones remains suspended and banned from returning to the octagon. Recently, the fighter posted optimistic messages on his social networks, implying that his punishment, previously set at two years, could be reduced.
Jon Jones hasn't fought since April this year, when he overcame Ovince St Preux in the unanimous decision of the judges and won the interim belt in the light heavyweight category. Now, its future remains uncertain, and the tendency is for Daniel Cormier, lineal champion of the division, face Anthony Johnson in his next title defense,
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