Jon Jones Speaks Out On His USADA Violation
As we noted yesterday, Steven Marrocco of MMAJunkie reported UFC star Jon Jones tested positive for Hydroxy-clomiphene and Letrozole metabolite, and was subsequently given a temporary UFC suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Jones participated in a Twitter Q&A yesterday to address the USADA violation, and below are some of the Q&A highlights:
I know I’m writing a story that someone else will draw strength from in the future. I owe it to them not to give up https://t.co/dbW2N4nRUO
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
I’ll disclose to the public when I find out, already sent products to a lab. I have nothing to hide https://t.co/yHjtiDPlEq
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
He was just speaking carelessly obviously that’s not true https://t.co/75YrRUoT4L
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
I know we are not in the same boat, I’ll just leave it at that https://t.co/vDn1Vv8jAX
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Not trying 2 come across as a victim if anything Im a victim of my own ignorance & yes this could’ve been prevented https://t.co/bM0FTB5A9B
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
You’re absolutely right man, I learned that myself over the last week. But it doesnt mean you actually took steroids https://t.co/qkv6tw3Dej
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
As many as it takes for me to get it right, as many as I’m willing to fight for https://t.co/5yr20q1EFx
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Don’t write me off just yet, I know in my heart that I’m not a cheater. I trust in the system to help me prove it https://t.co/aE2vP9BlVp
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Ronda Rousey Reveals Plans for Her UFC Future
In related news, Ronda Rousey, who has largely disappeared from the public eye since suffering a stunning defeat at the hands of Holly Holm in Nov. 2015, recently appeared a press conference hosted by Robin Roberts, reports MMAFighting.com.
When asked by Roberts if she will return to UFC and what her plans are, the 29 year old Rousey confirmed she will return to UFC and added “I want to win my belt back.”