Jones is provisionally suspended from the UFC (Photo: reproduction/Facebook UFC)jon
USADA, the body responsible for carrying out anti-doping tests on UFC athletes, commented on the new controversy involving Jon Jones, who tested positive in tests carried out on July 28, on the eve of UFC 214, an event in which he regained the light heavyweight belt by knocking out Daniel Cormier. Through a statement sent to the 'MMA Fighting' website, a company spokesperson assured that it is not yet possible to provide further details on the case, but highlighted that Jones can still try to prove his innocence.
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“We cannot comment on an ongoing case, but it is important to say that all athletes under the UFC anti-doping policy are innocent until the process determines otherwise. As part of this process, Mr. Jones has the opportunity to be heard, confronted, examined the evidence and made the decision whether he actually violated the rules or whether this will be decided by independent judges. It is fair to let the process play out before drawing any conclusions about Mr. Jones,” the statement said.
Jon Jones
At 30, Jon Jones He has a professional record of 22 wins and just one loss, in a highly contested disqualification for an illegal elbow. Leader of the UFC's weight-for-pound rankings, he is the youngest champion in the organization's history and considered by many to be the greatest fighter of all time. However, problems outside of competitions hinder the athlete's career.
Jones confessed to being cocaine addict and was arrested for run over a pregnant woman and run away of the place because it is drug effect. At the time, the UFC took away his belt and suspended him until the case was judged and he was sentenced to probation and serve mandatory services. UFC president, Dana White, even revealed, when reinstating the fighter to the roster of athletes, That would be your last chance.
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