Jon Jones Fails Drug Test At UFC 214

Jon Jones failed another drug test following his UFC 214 fight with Daniel Cormier.

Aug 23, 2017 by Kyle Bratke

For the second time, Jon Jones has failed a USADA drug test.

The UFC announced late Tuesday night that the positive result came from an in-competition test related to Jones' fight with Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 on July 29, when Jones reclaimed his light heavyweight title. The substance Jones tested positive for was an anabolic steroid called turinabol, according to TMZ, which first reported the failed test. If Jones did test positive for turinabol, he would likely receive a two-year ban from USADA, but his suspension could be longer since he is a repeat offender.

However, UFC President Dana White has not stripped Jon Jones of his title yet.

CONFIRMED with Dana White: Jon Jones failed drug test at UFC 214. Per White, he hasn't been formally stripped of title yet. Wow.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) August 23, 2017

Jones' first failed test occurred in July 2016 just days prior to his scheduled UFC 200 fight with Cormier. After the positive test, Jones removed from that card.

The UFC has released the following statement:

"The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Jon Jones of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an in-competition sample collected following his weigh-in on July 28, 2017.

"USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case involving Jones, as it relates to the UFC Anti-Doping Policy and future UFC participation. Under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair legal process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) also retains jurisdiction over this matter as the sample collection was performed the day before Jones' bout at UFC 214 in Anaheim, CA, and USADA will work to ensure that the CSAC has the necessary information to determine its proper judgment of Jones' potential anti-doping violation.

"Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward."