UFC Fines Jon Jones $25,000
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine metabolites prior to UFC 182, the promotion had yet to announce any disciplinary action, but that changed on Saturday.
The UFC has confirmed that the light-heavyweight champion has been fined $25,000, for violating the promotion’s Athlete Code of Conduct Policy.
The company has also released the following statement:
The UFC announced today that it has fined light heavyweight champion Jon Jones $25,000 for violating the organization’s Athlete Code of Conduct policy. Jones tested positive for cocaine during an out-of-competition drug test conducted by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Dec. 4, 2014. The $25,000 will be donated to a substance abuse prevention program.
The UFC came to this decision after reviewing the facts surrounding the issue, and after receiving confirmation from the Nevada Athletic Commission that Jones passed all required drug tests following his bout at UFC 182 on Jan. 3
Jones proceeded to defeat rival Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision at UFC 182.