Jon Jones is not ready to get his act together it seems. The legend has been on a very nasty streak – the latest finding of USADA caused a lot of trouble for UFC.
Jon Jones tested positive for trace amounts of Turinabol. It is the same substance found in his system after UFC 214 in July 2017, which led to a 15-month suspension.
With no ample time to conduct a thorough investigation, the Nevada State Athletic Commission refused to license Jones. This urged the UFC to move the fight from Las Vegas to The Forum in Inglewood, when the California State Athletic Commission decided to license the former light heavyweight champion.
Hours later, USADA released an official statement:
USADA Statement on Jon Jones Sample and UFC Anti-Doping Policy pic.twitter.com/TJfbJB5X9W
— USADA (@usantidoping) December 23, 2018
I’m focused on achieving my ultimate goal of reclaiming my Light Heavyweight title. I have willingly submitted to every USADA test in the lead up to this fight and USADA has confirmed what I’ve been saying all along, that I’m a clean athlete. I sincerely thank the California
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 24, 2018
State Athletic Commission and Andy Foster for doing the right thing and supporting me through this process. I cannot wait to fight Alex Gustafsson this Saturday December 29th at the Los Angeles Forum in Inglewood.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 24, 2018
Can’t bend me, can’t break me. #Champion2018
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 24, 2018
Thanks for the laugh, I needed that night. $150,000 to any charity in Lafayette if he accepts my challenge. Let’s see if his IG stops working again 😩 https://t.co/6LdQW9LfAU
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 24, 2018
Now we all understand why u didn’t take the Wada test! U can be on rocket fuel,, I’ll still gonna finish u Jon! #andnew #ufc232
— Alexander Gustafsson (@AlexTheMauler) December 24, 2018
Or maybe a fighter on the card that had to find out through the internet… https://t.co/qNmwMdFSlN
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) December 23, 2018
It isn’t just flights, tickets, and accommodations for their family that they have to worry about. Fighters moving from Las Vegas to Los Angeles will also mean that they will end up being taxed more.
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