Jon Jones' Legacy Marred By Doping Controversies In Rivalry With Daniel Cormier
Jon Jones' Legacy Marred By Doping Controversies In Rivalry With Daniel Cormier
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier fought twice in the UFC, with Jones initially winning both bouts, but controversies surrounded their fights due to Jones' doping issues and failed tests.
Jon Jones defeated Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision at UFC 182 in 2015, and there is no public record of Jones failing a drug test related to this fight.
The second fight between Jones and Cormier at UFC 214 ended with Jones winning by knockout, but this result was later overturned to a no contest due to Jones' positive test.
Jones tested positive for the anabolic steroid turinabol in a sample collected one day before the fight at UFC 214, leading to the result being overturned.
Consequently, Jones was stripped of the title, which was returned to Cormier, and Jones faced significant backlash and suspension due to his doping violation.
Jones had a prior failed drug test in 2016 for estrogen blockers (clomiphene and letrozole), which was during the period of their rivalry but not directly linked to a fight with Cormier.
Daniel Cormier expressed that Jones' use of banned substances taints the legitimacy of their fights, especially the second one, and feels Jones gained an unfair advantage.
In summary, Jon Jones defeated Daniel Cormier in both fights initially, but the second victory was nullified due to Jones' positive test for banned substances and doping controversy.
The first fight's result stands without a doping controversy linked to Jones, while the second fight's outcome remains a topic of debate due to Jones' failed drug test.