Jones faced trial at the Athletic Commission this Tuesday. Photograph. Reproduction / YouTube
Jon Jones lost his first battle in the doping trial he has faced since UFC 214 in July last year. At the first hearing at the California Athletic Commission, the entity that sanctioned the event, the former light heavyweight champion had his license revoked and received a fine of US$205, around R$666 at the current rate. 'Bones' still needs to await the judgment of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and could be suspended for up to four years.
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At this Tuesday's hearing (27), Jones adopted a calm and calm posture before the commissioners. He again declared himself innocent, however, the fighter's words alone were not enough to convince the judges.
“You can call me a party boy, you can call me stupid, but cheating is something I will never, ever admit. It's not who I am. (…) You know it doesn’t make any sense. Why would I take steroids a week before fighting,” asked Jones.
With the decision, Jones is unable to fight in California, but the decision must be followed by all US commissions and the UFC itself. Now, the fighter is unable to fight until USADA judges his case and defines the suspension.
Jones' doping
Jones was spotted before his fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 214. The exam showed the presence of the anabolic steroid Turinabol. However, as the result was only announced after the event, 'Bones' defeated his rival, but had the victory reversed to a No Contest (fight without result). The trial of the case was scheduled for the 27th at the California Athletic Commission.
Before that, in 2016, he was removed from UFC 200 and ended up suspended for a year after testing positive for clomiphene, an estrogen blocker, in a test carried out outside the competition period.
As a repeat offender, Jon Jones could be suspended for up to four years, but his team is confident that the fighter can be acquitted, alleging contamination of a supplement.
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