Jon Jones Tests Positive For Estrogen Blockers, Tells Fans Not To Write Him Off Yet

Jon Jones tweeted Monday that he’s not a cheater, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s case against him appears to tell a different story.

Jones was removed from the UFC 200 light heavyweight championship main event against Daniel Cormier earlier this month after he tested positive for banned substances. And now we know what those substances are.

It was revealed Monday that Jones provided a sample that tested positive for clomiphene and letrozole, both of which are estrogen blockers, on June 16, and the Nevada State Athletic Commission has since extended Jones’ temporary suspension.

Jones later took to Twitter to respond to the news and fans.

As many as it takes for me to get it right, as many as I'm willing to fight for https://t.co/5yr20q1EFx

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016

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

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

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

I know we are not in the same boat, I'll just leave it at that https://t.co/vDn1Vv8jAX

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016

He was just speaking carelessly obviously that's not true https://t.co/75YrRUoT4L

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016

I'll disclose to the public when I find out, already sent products to a lab. I have nothing to hide https://t.co/yHjtiDPlEq

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 18, 2016

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