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Jon Jones: It’s ‘virtually impossible’ to prove my innocence over latest failed drug test

Jon Jones is, undoubtedly, one of the most talented and accomplished fighters in UFC history. Yet, despite his unparalleled accomplishments, Jones’ reputation has been marred by a slew of failed drug tests.

The former light heavyweight champion tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2016 and 2017 and was handed two separate suspensions by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

After serving his latest 15-month suspension for having trace amounts of Turinabol in his system, ‘Bones’ recently tested positive for the same banned substance and has been the subject of ridicule on social media.

USADA has ruled that the trace amounts of steroids found in Jon’s latest positive drug test are not enough to warrant a suspension, but the Nevada Athletic Commission have refused to sanction Jones’ rematch against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232.