LAS VEGAS -- UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones
tested positive for traces of cocaine before his eighth title defense
on Saturday in Las Vegas, according to the Nevada State Athletic
Commission.
NSAC executive director Bob Bennett confirmed to
ESPN.com on Tuesday that Jones, 27, tested positive for benzoylecgonine,
a metabolite of cocaine. Jones informed the NSAC that he had admitted
himself into a drug treatment center.
"Jones has checked himself into a rehab center," Bennett said. "And at
this time, I would direct any further questions regarding his situation
to Mr. Jones or the UFC."
The urine test sample was collected on Dec. 4 and analyzed by a World
Anti-Doping Agency-approved lab in Salt Lake City. According to a lab
report, results of the test were issued on Dec. 23. The test is
considered out of competition, however, and according to WADA's banned
substances list, benzoylecgonine is banned only in competition.
Because the test is considered out of competition, the result of Jones' fight against Daniel Cormier on Saturday will stand.
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