Demetrious Johnson isn’t about to dismiss Jon Jones’ entire legacy over a picogram.
In August 2017, Jones was flagged for a potential doping violation by USADA, the UFC’s former drug-testing partner. After both of his A and B samples tested positive for the anabolic steroid Turinabol, ‘Bones’ third-round knockout over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 was overturned and ruled a no-contest. Jones was also facing a significant four-year suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
However, the NSAC opted to reduce the suspension to 18 months after USADA CEO Travis Tygart determined that Jones had not intentionally cheated.