UFC Champ Jon Jones fails drug test


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Just days after defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 182, which was one of the most anticipated bouts in recent memory, undefeated UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has checked himself into a rehab facility after testing positive for benzoylecgonine, an ingredient found in cocaine. Jones was randomly drug tested back on December 3rd when the positive results were discovered. Due to the fact that benzoylecgonine is not an out of competition banned substance, he was he was permitted to fight Comier this past weekend per the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

In a statements given to the media, the UFC showed full support to Jones.

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“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.”

UFC President Dana White:

“I am proud of Jon Jones for making the decision to enter a drug treatment facility,” he stated. “I’m confident that he’ll emerge from this program like the champion he truly is.”