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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The UFC will be disciplining Jon Jones for his positive December drug test for cocaine after all, as they announced on Sunday that they'll be fining him $25,000.
Here's the organization's full statement:
"The UFC announced today that it has fined light heavyweight champion Jon Jones $25,000 for violating the organization’s Athlete Code of Conduct policy. Jones tested positive for cocaine during an out-of-competition drug test conducted by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Dec. 4, 2014. The $25,000 will be donated to a substance abuse prevention program.
The UFC came to this decision after reviewing the facts surrounding the issue, and after receiving confirmation from the Nevada Athletic Commission that Jones passed all required drug tests following his bout at UFC 182 on Jan. 3"
Penick's Analysis: I don't think anyone expected any more from the UFC than this, and compared to his fight purse this is a minor hit. Still, there’s not much more they were going to do after the fact here, and it's I suppose a positive they're even acknowledging that the code of conduct was broken.
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Jamie Penick, editor-in-chief
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