Jon Jones Delivers Twitter Rant to LHW Division: ‘I Got in That Ass Fair and Square’
While Jon Jones remains sidelined for failing an out-of-competition drug test prior to UFC 200, he isn’t holding his tongue on social media.
That's right light heavyweight division, this means I got in that ass fair and square. I heard your interviews.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
Steroids didn't give me the believe that I am the baddest fm on this planet
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
It didn't give me the heart to pull off victories in the last minutes of championship fights.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
Steroids will never give you a high IQ of the game. It won't increase your awareness or your timing.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
It won't make you more technical
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
It didn't give me the idea to set my mind to a goal, to follow my dreams and bust my ass every day in the gym.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
I know that I've earned every inch of my success, every match ever won
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
Earning this high place in sports gives me the confidence and courage to know that I can do the same in my life
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
I know that I have something extremely powerful inside of me, I have the power to achieve anything I set my mind to.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
Knowing this helps me not worry when times get rough, I am more than a conqueror. I have what it takes to win
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2016
Jones' message could be a result of the renewed confidence that his Octagon return could be imminent. The Nevada Athletic Commission revealed that Jones tested positive for the estrogen blocking substances hydroxyclomiphene and letrozole metabolite prior to his 205-pound title rematch against Cormier. However, Jones’ attorney, Howard Jacobs, recently said on Sirius XM’s "The Luke Thomas Show” that independent testing by USADA has confirmed that a tainted supplement caused the positive result.
Jones is scheduled for an arbitration hearing with USADA on Oct. 31. He will also face discipline from the NAC at a separate hearing. Jacobs expects that the recent findings could lead to a reduced suspension.
Jones last competed at UFC 197 in April, where he captured the interim crown with a five-round verdict against Ovince St. Preux.
