Jon Jones test positive for cocaine, enters rehab
- Amy Kaplan
- Jan 7, 2015
- 2 min read
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Jon Jones has reportedly checked himself into rehab after testing positive for cocaine.
According to MMAJunkie.com the UFC light heavyweight champion failed a drug test prior to this Saturdays UFC 182 event due to cocaine metabolites, they have confirmed with Nevada State Athletic Commission.
The UFC has released the following 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.”
The random drug screening was held on Dec 3, but results were not known until Dec 23 where it picked up on benzoylecgonine, a primary metabolite of cocaine. According to Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett Jones checked himself into rehab and no further action has taken place at press time.
UFC President Dana White has also released a statement:
“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.”
Cocaine is not a banned substance according to the World Anti-Doping Agency, which is why he was allowed to fight as planned.
Jones, 27, is considered one of the greatest MMA fighters in history having defended his title eight times.
-This article was originally posted on Houndsports.com
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