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News stream: Jon Jones failed cocaine drug test, rehab updates and UFC return
News stream: Jon Jones failed cocaine drug test, rehab updates, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) return. Follow along with our real-time updates of all the latest on the recovery of the embattled mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar, who checked himself into a rehabilitation facility on Tuesday (Jan. 6, 2015) after news broke that "Bones" failed a pre-fight drug test administered by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) nearly a month before his successful UFC 182 title defense against Daniel Cormier in Las Vegas. In addition, keep it locked in for a possible return date for Jones, who is still expected to put his light heavyweight title on the line later this year against the winner of Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Johnson, who battle for the No. 1 contender spot at UFC on FOX 14.
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June 25, 2020
Jones: Latest DWI Arrest Was A Reality Check
Three months removed from his DWI arrest, Jon Jones says his latest "humiliating" brush with the law left him embarrassed and was reality check for him.
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May 7, 2020
White: Jones Won’t Be Punished For DWI Arrest
Dana White says UFC won’t punish Jon Jones following his most recent DWI arrest a few months back, and he hopes to have his Light Heavyweight champion fight again this year.
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July 1, 2015
Ex-Champ: Expect Jones To Relapse, Go Back On Coke
Former WEC middleweight champion and ex-cokehead Paulo Filho predicts former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will eventually start using cocaine again because of a genetic weakness.
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March 4, 2015
Jones, Lawyers Investigating Drug Test 'Foul Play'
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who tested positive for cocaine metabolites in an out-of-competition drug test administered by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), is investigating the "foul play" behind the release of those results.
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January 29, 2015
Not An Addict!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White says Jon Jones is not a drug addict and explains the light heavyweight champion's brief stay in rehab following a positive test for cocaine prior to UFC 182.
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January 23, 2015
Expert: 'Practiced Liars Use That Kind Of Wording'
Two body language and communication experts were called in to deconstruct the interview Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones gave to FOX Sports Live about his positive cocaine test.
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January 20, 2015
NSAC: Jon Jones Cocaine-Free On Fight Night
UFC 182 drug test results have come back for Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones, with Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) clearing "Bones" of using street drugs (like cocaine) during his successful main event match against Daniel Cormier.
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January 20, 2015
Video: Watch Jones Squirm In First Post-Coke Chat
Video: Watch UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, appear on FOX Sports 1 tonight to give his first words to Charissa Thompson regarding his positive drug test for cocaine, his 24-hour stint in rehab and his fight future moving forward.
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January 18, 2015
Jones: Cocaine Use A Dumb Decision, Not Addiction
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who tested positive for cocaine metabolites prior to his UFC 182 title defense earlier this month in Las Vegas, Nevada, calls his cocaine use a "really dumb decision" and NOT a substance-abuse addiction.
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January 17, 2015
FOX Sports Live Gets First Crack At Jones
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will make his first public comments after testing positive for cocaine when he sits down with Charissa Thompson on FOX Sports Live this Monday (Jan. 19).
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January 17, 2015
Jones Fined $25,000 For Code Of Conduct Violation
UFC handed down a $25,000 fine to light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who violated the promotion's code of conduct policy when he tested positive for cocaine metabolites prior to his UFC 182 title defense against Daniel Cormier.
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January 14, 2015
The Truth Is Coming, The Truth Is Coming ...
Dana White claims there is more to the one-night stay of Jon Jones at a rehab facility to get treated for cocaine, even though mama "Bones" told a local news station that the Light Heavyweight champion made just a brief pit stop. Wait for the truth!
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January 13, 2015
NSAC: Out-Of-Comp Drug Policy Will Stand (For Now)
Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) discussed changes to the "out-of-competition" drug policy. The one currently in place, from WADA, allowed Jon Jones to avoid any discipline or suspension for his positive test for a cocaine metabolite.
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January 13, 2015
'Rehab' Lasted Just One Day
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Jon Jones spent just one day in a drug rehabilitation facility, according to his mother Camille, who is "glad" her son tested positive for cocaine metabolites ahead of UFC 182.
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January 9, 2015
Wandy Defends Jon Jones, Shames Lawless Commission
Wanderlei Silva comes to the defense of Jon Jones and blasts the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for the way it handled the light heavyweight champion's drug testing, which revealed he had cocaine metabolites in his system prior to UFC 182.
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January 9, 2015
Hendo Runs The Pipe On Jones
Dan Henderson fires back at UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who tested positive for cocaine metabolites, after "Bones" called "Hendo" a 50-year-old while bagging on UFC 182 opponent Daniel Cormier.
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January 9, 2015
Genetics, Not Steroids
Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) cleared Jon Jones of any wrongdoing -- at least on the testosterone front -- after releasing the results of his carbon isotope ratio (CIR) test, which indicated "Bones" had not used steroids.
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January 8, 2015
Drug Test Gag Order In Effect Until After UFC 182
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) did not notify Jon Jones that he failed a drug test for cocaine until after his title fight against Daniel Cormier, which went down on Jan. 3, 2015 at UFC 182, despite UFC knowing of the result beforehand.
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January 8, 2015
Jones Under Review For Perjury Allegations
Nevada deputy attorney general is reviewing whether or not UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones perjured himself at the NSAC hearing in late 2014, when "Bones" claimed he lost his sponsorship with Nike over his public brawl with Daniel Cormier.
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January 7, 2015
Stop. Just Stop. Please.
UFC President Dana White was interviewed on Fox Sports 1 to discuss Jon Jones' failed drug test after cocaine was found in his system prior to UFC 182. And rather than admit UFC made a mistake, White continued a sad charade.
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January 7, 2015
DC: Unfortunate Incidents Killing Jones' Momentum
Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones could and should be a star among stars, but unfortunate incidents like his recent failed drug test, are killing his momentum and keeping him from reaching greater heights.
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January 7, 2015
Pic: Jones' Drug Test Results Released
Pic: Jon Jones UFC drug test results released by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), include "watery" urine sample and shrinking T/E levels following a positive test for cocaine metabolites last month ahead of UFC 182.
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January 7, 2015
Diaz Blasts UFC For 'Bull---t Publicity Stunt'
Pic: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight Nate Diaz calls out UFC for its "bull---t publicity stunt" over Jon Jones drug test, after it was learned the light heavyweight champion tested positive for cocaine back in December.