Jon Jones seeks overturning of ‘No Contest’ ruling against DC after USADA rule change on picogram violation
Jon Jones, the former longtime light-heavyweight champion, is seeking to have his previous 'No Contest' ruling against Daniel Cormier overturned following a recent rule change by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) on picogram violations.
In 2017, Jon Jones fought Daniel Cormier in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 214. However, Jones' victory via a devastating head kick was soon overshadowed by a positive drug test for the steroid Turinabol. The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) ruled the fight a 'no contest' after Jones tested positive for a picogram amount of Turinabol metabolite prior to the fight. The decision meant that Jones' win was officially removed from the record books.
However, in a surprising turn of events, USADA recently changed its stance on picogram violations, stating that they are no longer considered a doping violation. This means that Jones is now hoping to use this rule change to argue for overturning the previous ruling against him.
Jones and his team argued that the small amount of Turinabol found in his system was residual from a previous positive test and that he did not intentionally take the banned substance before the Cormier fight.
'Jonny Bones' took to Twitter to convey his side and posted:
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Despite this argument, the CSAC has yet to make a decision on Jon Jones' appeal to overturn the 'No Contest' ruling. The ongoing saga surrounding Jones' positive drug test and subsequent ruling has caused controversy in the MMA community and has led to questions about the effectiveness of anti-doping policies in combat sports.
The heavyweight dream match: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
Despite not having made his debut in the UFC heavyweight division, Jon Jones is already setting his sights on the top contenders in the weight class. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Jones expressed his desire to fight Stipe Miocic, a former UFC heavyweight champion.
Before Jon Jones can start thinking about facing Stipe Miocic or any other top heavyweight contender, he must first focus on his upcoming fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 in March.
While Jones is considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, Gane is a formidable opponent in his own right, with an impressive record and amazing striking abilities.
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Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane at #UFC285 on March 4! https://t.co/eu8OEbmoEE
Jones expressed his belief that a fight with former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic could be instrumental in cementing his legacy as one of the all-time greats in MMA.
The former light-heavyweight champion stated:
"People consider him [Stipe Miocic] the greatest heavyweight of all time. The opportunity to compete against such a man, I'd be honored."
Catch the entire conversation with 'Bones' here:
A potential matchup between Jones and Miocic would undoubtedly generate significant interest among MMA fans and could be a major moment in the combat sports history.
Jones is hoping to emerge victorious in his upcoming fight against Gane and take another step towards solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time.