Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has released a lengthy statement after finally being served a fifteen-month suspension from USADA.<\/p>\n
Jones suspension stemmed from a failed drug test that occurred in July of 2017 just prior to his rematch with Daniel Cormier at UFC 214<\/a>.<\/p>\n Following tonight’s ruling,\u00a0Jon Jones is now eligible to return to action on October 28 of this year<\/a>.<\/p>\n That means “Bones” could potentially headline November’s UFC 230 event in his home state of New York.<\/p>\n With that said, UFC President Dana White has already come out and stated that the promotions plan is not to have Jon Jones main event UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n Shortly after tonight’s big news, Jon Jones took to Twitter<\/a> where he issued the following statement on his imminent octagon return.<\/p>\n It\u2019s difficult to express myself at this moment but I can definitely say my heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation. I want to thank all of you who have stood by me during the toughest stretch of my life.<\/p>\n — BONY (@JonnyBones) September 20, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n