UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones has tested positive for Cocaine, according to MMAJunkie.com.
Jones reportedly tested positive for the drug ahead of his UFC 182 win against Daniel Corimer, however as of now it does not appear the 182 decision will be overturned.
Jones reportedly tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a primary metabolite of cocaine, which isn’t banned from competition by the World Anti Doping Agency.
UFC President Dana White has issued the following statement regarding the situation:
“I am proud of Jon Jones for making the decision to enter a drug treatment facility. I’m confident that he’ll emerge from this program like the champion he truly is.”
UFC offered the following official statement:
“We support UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ decision to enter a drug treatment facility to address his recent issue. While we are disappointed in the failed test, we applaud him for making this decision to enter a drug treatment facility. Jon is a strong, courageous fighter inside the octagon, and we expect him to fight this issue with the same poise and diligence. We commend him on his decision, and look forward to him emerging from this program a better man as a result.”
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Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
