Jon Jones is in the middle of a drug testing controversy yet again.
The former UFC champion tested positive for trace amounts of Turinabol, which is the same substance he failed on back in 2017. USADA states that the small amount found on his system now, was likely just “residual amounts from his prior
exposure” in 2017, which he was already sanctioned for.
The NAC still deemed they don’t have enough time to thoroughly investigate and wouldn’t license him, but since the CSAC would, the UFC moved their entire event to California.
Jones has since released a statement, saying he is a clean athlete.
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
Jones also took time to fire shots at his long time rival in Daniel Cormier, who had earlier reacted to his latest drug test finding.
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
Keep the money, more stringent drug testing and no excuses or mishaps and I’ll give 125,000 to charity in Lafayette and 125,000 to a charity in San Jose. You just pay for the drug testing! #cheater https://t.co/RqtHv1r7Ra
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) December 24, 2018
It tickles my pickle when you call me a cheater, have you convinced yourself I cheated the first time too? https://t.co/yzOWenlkFJ
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 24, 2018
There is still a very complicated process of moving an entire event over to California with less than a week to the fight, but at the end of the day, Jones’ bout with Alexander Gustafsson is still pushing through.
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