Jones is provisionally suspended from the UFC (Photo: reproduction/Facebook UFC)
the situation of Jon Jones, whose anti-doping test was carried out the day before his fight against Daniel Cormier came back positive, it has left even managers confused. This is the case of Andy Foster, director of the California Athletic Commission (CSAC). For him, the fact that the substance turinabol did not appear in previous tests and only in the examination carried out on the eve of the duel between Jones and DC makes no sense at all.
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Foster says he is waiting for the return of the B sample analysis, which could help exonerate or further complicate the life of the still UFC light heavyweight champion. According to the director, if this sample also finds traces of turinabol, then Jones is very careless or simply a cheat.
“The whole situation doesn’t make any sense to me. It just doesn't. If you are on a steroid cycle, then this will show up (on tests) all the time. The fact that he did not show up (on July 6th and 7th) when he was tested earlier is an indication that he was not using drugs at that time. One of two things: he is extremely careless or he is a cheat. I know he was very careless once in his career… But none of these mistakes make sense. That's why I think it's very important that we examine this well and look at all the evidence before drawing conclusions”, commented Foster, in an interview with the North American website MMA Junkie.
Recently, Jones broke his silence via social media and He said he felt “blessed” and said he had a lot to be thankful for, indicating that good news about the case could emerge in the coming days. However, he did not specify what made him feel that way and did not say anything else about the case.
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 under 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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