Jon Jones insists he never used steroids despite past drug tests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Jon Jones, a prominent UFC fighter, reiterated his claim of never using steroids despite multiple failed drug tests throughout his career. The former two-division champion, who holds a record of 28-1, stated that the substances found in his system were a result of tainted supplements. Jones has faced significant controversies related to anti-doping violations, including positive tests for clomiphene, letrozole, and turinabol. He contended that the amounts detected were negligible and claimed these supplements had no performance-enhancing effects. Jones's assertions come as he seeks to defend his legacy against ongoing criticism and doubts regarding his achievements in the octagon.
- •Jon Jones maintains he never used steroids.
- •He attributes positive tests to tainted supplements.
- •Jones has faced multiple anti-doping violations during his career.
- •He claims detected substances had no performance-enhancing effects.
- •Jones's legacy as a top UFC fighter is under scrutiny.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Jon Jones defends legacy, says he never used steroids despite failed tests
"Despite failing multiple drug tests, Jon Jones insists that he never used steroids.
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