UFC champion Jon Jones fails drug testGETTY IMAGES Jon Jones has failed a drug test taken the day before his fight against Daniel Cormier. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has failed a drug test taken ahead of his fight against Daniel Cormier last month. The UFC released a statement on Tuesday (Wednesday NZ time) confirming Jones' potential ani-doping violation. READ MORE:* Jones claims UFC title* 'It ends here', says Jon Jones* Recap: UFC 214 - Cormier v JonesJones defeated Cormier in the main event the day after the test was taken via third-round TKO to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title. Jones was banned last year after testing positive to a performance-enhancing drug.

Source: Stuff August 23, 2017 01:30 UTC