Jon Jones: I Know In My Heart I’m Not A Cheater
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is having a rough run as of late. As Jones was pulled out of UFC 200 because of a potential anti-doping violation. Jones was supposed to fight Daniel Cormier for the light heavyweight title at the event. The Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed on Monday that Jones tested positive for hydroxy-clomiphene, “an anti-estrogenic agent” and “letrozole metabolite,” an “aromatase inhibitor.”
A temporary suspension placed on Jones’ Nevada fight license was subsequently extended by a unanimous vote, and a formal hearing will be conducted later this year.
Just hours after the hearing, Jones took to Twitter to make it clear that he will eventually make his comeback to the sport of MMA.
I know I'm writing a story that someone else will draw strength from in the future. I owe it to them not to give up https://t.co/dbW2N4nRUO
— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Don't write me off just yet, I know in my heart that I'm not a cheater. I trust in the system to help me prove it https://t.co/aE2vP9BlVp
— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
You're absolutely right man, I learned that myself over the last week. But it doesnt mean you actually took steroids https://t.co/qkv6tw3Dej
— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Not trying 2 come across as a victim if anything Im a victim of my own ignorance & yes this could've been prevented https://t.co/bM0FTB5A9B
— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
I'll disclose to the public when I find out, already sent products to a lab. I have nothing to hide https://t.co/yHjtiDPlEq
— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
I know we are not in the same boat, I'll just leave it at that https://t.co/vDn1Vv8jAX
— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
It’s expected that Jones will receive a two-year suspension from the NSAC.
