UFC Jones’ doping probe "B" is also positive

Jon Jones
Jon Jones

"B" doping probe of UFC fighter Jon Jones also gave a positive result on turinabol. The test, which gave a positive result, was delivered on July 28, on the eve of Jones’ battle against Daniel Cormier for the UFC championship belt. The duel, which took place on July 30, ended in a Jones victory by knockout in the third round.

Now 30-year-old Jones faces disqualification for up to four years, in addition, he must be stripped of the UFC light heavyweight title. This is Jones’ second issue with doping. In July 2016 he was positive before the UFC 200 tournament. Last November, the US Anti-Doping Agency disqualified the athlete for one year.