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Widely considered to the be the best mixed martial arts fighter on the planet, Jon 'Bones' Jones is now facing the biggest fight of his career.
Various media outlets are reporting that the 27-year old tested positive for positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine on December 4. The failed test came a month before Jones successfully defended his lightweight title against Daniel Cormier at UFC 182.
The substance is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency for in competition use. Because the positive test came out of competition, Jones' victory over Cormier will stand. He will not face disciplinary action by the UFC and will hold onto his belt.
Jones has issued a statement confirming he has checked into a drug rehabilitation facility:
"I want to apologize to my fiancée, my children, as well as my mother, father, and brothers for the mistake that I made. I also want to apologize to the UFC, my coaches, my sponsors and equally important to my fans. I am taking this treatment program very seriously."
UFC President Dana White issued a statement of his own supporting Jones' decision to get help.
"I am proud of Jon Jones for making the decision to enter a drug treatment facility. I'm confident he'll emerge from this program like the champion he truly is."
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