Jones undergoes voluntary drug testing in Maryland
Jon Jones: “I’ve never taken any performance enhancing drug. I’ve probably fought people in the past who have. I want to see our sport be a clean sport.”
Ahead of his UFC 172 bout with Glover Teixeira, Jon Jones has decided to submit to a drug test to the Maryland State Commission on his own:
UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones recently revealed that he is currently undergoing random blood and urine tests under the watch of the Maryland State Athletic Commission as he prepares for his title defense against Glover Teixeira at UFC 172 in Baltimore, Maryland. UFC Tonight reported the news after speaking with Jones, with various outlets covering the news on twitter.
Jones also spoke to UFC Tonight about the test:
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on getting drug tested before his title fight with Glover Teixeira: It’s great to know the athletes who are competing are competing clean. I’ve never taken any performance enhancing drug. I’ve probably fought people in the past who have. I want to see our sport be a clean sport. I have no right to accuse (Glover) of anything. The only edge you should have is your work ethic.