Jon Jones Enters Drug Treatment After Testing Positive for Main Metabolite in Cocaine

Jon Jones, who defeated Daniel Cormier on Saturday night to retain the UFC light heavyweight championship, has checked into a drug treatment facility. According to Yahoo’s Kevin Iole, Jones tested positive for benzoylecgonine, which is the main metabolite in cocaine, on a December 4th drug test. The drug is not a banned substance for competition purposes from the Nevada Athletic Commission (or World Anti-Doping Agency), and Jones passed a second test. The fighter’s attorney released the following statement to Yahoo:

"“With the support of my family, I have entered into a drug treatment facility. I want to apologize to my fiancée, my children, as well as my mother, father, and brothers for the mistake that I made. I also want to apologize to the UFC, my coaches, my sponsors and equally important to my fans. I am taking this treatment program very seriously. Therefore, at this time my family and I would appreciate privacy.”"

The UFC has not yet commented on the matter.

UPDATE: Here’s the statement from UFC:

"“We support UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ decision to enter a drug treatment facility to address his recent issue. While we are disappointed in the failed test, we applaud him for making this decision to enter a drug treatment facility. Jon is a strong, courageous fighter inside the Octagon, and we expect him to fight this issue with the same poise and diligence. We commend him on his decision, and look forward to him emerging from this program a better man as a result.”"