UFC Issues Statement On Jon Jones Receiving One-Year Suspension From USADA

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As noted, USADA issued their ruling in the Jon Jones case on Monday, announcing that the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion has been handed down a one-year suspension stemming from his positive test result for his scheduled fight in July at UFC 200.

Since the ruling has become public knowledge, the UFC has touched down with their own official statement regarding the matter.

Below is the statement UFC sent out today regarding USADA’s ruling of a one-year suspension for Jon Jones:

“UFC is aware of the one-year sanction levied against Jon Jones as a result of his UFC Anti-Doping Policy violation, decided by a three-person arbitration panel held on Monday, October 31, 2016. UFC has been advised that the one-year suspension commenced on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. While the decision indicates no evidence of Jones’ intentional use of banned substances, it does highlight the care and diligence that is required by athletes competing in the UFC to ensure that no prohibited substances enter their system.”

jon-jones-dana-white

As noted, USADA issued their ruling in the Jon Jones case on Monday, announcing that the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion has been handed down a one-year suspension stemming from his positive test result for his scheduled fight in July at UFC 200.

Since the ruling has become public knowledge, the UFC has touched down with their own official statement regarding the matter.

Below is the statement UFC sent out today regarding USADA’s ruling of a one-year suspension for Jon Jones:

“UFC is aware of the one-year sanction levied against Jon Jones as a result of his UFC Anti-Doping Policy violation, decided by a three-person arbitration panel held on Monday, October 31, 2016. UFC has been advised that the one-year suspension commenced on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. While the decision indicates no evidence of Jones’ intentional use of banned substances, it does highlight the care and diligence that is required by athletes competing in the UFC to ensure that no prohibited substances enter their system.”