Den forne UFC-mästaren Jon Jones fick under måndagen sin dom för det positiva testresultat han lämnade in innan sommarens UFC 200. Jones stängdes av 1 år, men samtidigt framkom det i domen att Jones inte hade medvetet fått i sig preparaten utan att det hela handlade om kontaminerad kosttillskott. Kort efter domen släppte Jones ett pressmeddelande där han godtog det straff som han fått av USADA.
Although I was hopeful for a better outcome in the USADA ruling today, I am very respectful of the process in which they allowed me to defend myself. I have always maintained my innocence and I am very happy I have been cleared in any wrong doing pursuant to the allegations made that I had intentionally taken a banned substance. I am pleased that in USADA’s investigation they determined I was ”not a cheater of the sport”. Being cleared of these allegations was very important to me. I have worked hard in and outside of the octagon to regain my image and my fighting career and will take these next eight months to continue my training and personal growth both as a man and a athlete. Thank you to all of my fans, teammates, coaches, sponsors and to the UFC for their continued support.
Det var i början av julimånad som USADA gick ut med uppgifterna att Jones testat positivt för otillåtna preparat vid en dopningskontroll inför den tilltänkta matchen mot Daniel Cormier på ”UFC 200″.
