Pros react to Jon Jones’ CSAC hearing over failed UFC 214 drug test
While there is still a ways to go, the latest anti-doping case of Jon Jones has taken its first step toward resolution.
The California State Athletic Commission on Tuesday revoked the mixed martial arts license of Jones and issued a $205,000 fine to the former UFC light heavyweight champion for his failed UFC 214 drug screening. Jones tested positive for the anabolic steroid Turinabol in an in-competition drug test prior to his rematch against Daniel Cormier in July 2017. Jones’ case now moves into the hands of USADA, the UFC’s anti-doping partner who is expected to conduct a hearing with Jones later this year, at which point further sanctions will likely be imposed.
Check out reaction to Jones’ CSAC hearing and punishment below.
I want to thank csac for taking the time and hearing my case, and executive officer Andy Foster for saying he believes me.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) February 27, 2018
— Ryan Benoit (@BabyfaceBenoit) February 27, 2018
Jon Jones' entire case is built on the "you guys gotta believe me!" Defense. And while a lot of his arguments make logical sense, no commission can keep its authority if it just decides to take his word vs. the test.
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) February 27, 2018
Wrong https://t.co/YbRZzY4Ciu
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) February 27, 2018
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 27, 2018
DC’s will probably retire before Jones comes out of suspension. So who takes over the division necause it looks like everyone is beating everyone!?
— Gerald Harris (@GHurricane) February 27, 2018
I want to see Jon Jones fight again #JonesCSAC
— Georgi Karakhanyan (@georgimma) February 27, 2018
@usantidoping is run by communist https://t.co/hDWtqRzpPs
— phil baroni (@philbaroni) February 27, 2018
Fucking sucks to hear about JJ. @ufc @JonnyBones
— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) February 27, 2018
