UFC Interim Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is not a cheater; he’s the victim of his own ignorance.
At least that was the message he conveyed in two recent tweets.
Don't write me off just yet, I know in my heart that I'm not a cheater. I trust in the system to help me prove it https://t.co/aE2vP9BlVp
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Not trying 2 come across as a victim if anything Im a victim of my own ignorance & yes this could've been prevented https://t.co/bM0FTB5A9B
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Jones was expected to fight Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier in a unification bout at UFC 200. However, the UFC removed him from the match when banned substances – Hydroxy Clomiphene and Letrozole metabolite – were found in his system.
Jones did not directly confirm or deny steroid use on Twitter. When a user with the handle, DeezKnicks, told Jones he had “probably been using roids” his whole career, Jones simply replied, “Yep that’s the consensus.”
Yep that's the consensus https://t.co/EhzaLNWENv
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Earlier, Jones said there was no evidence he actually took steroids.
You're absolutely right man, I learned that myself over the last week. But it doesnt mean you actually took steroids https://t.co/qkv6tw3Dej
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
The interim champion has also taken a surprisingly positive look at his current troubles, hoping they will inspire others.
I know I'm writing a story that someone else will draw strength from in the future. I owe it to them not to give up https://t.co/dbW2N4nRUO
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016
Jon Jones was once considered the pound-for-pound best fighter by MMA websites such as a Sherdog. Only one controversial disqualification loss sullies his 23-fight professional MMA career.
There is no news yet on when or if Jon Jones will be back in action.
