Jon Jones has not, in reality, been detained, according to the UFC heavyweight champ.
Media reports emerged in current days of an expected encounter in between Jones and the UFC’s drug-testing partner, Drug Free Sport International (DFSI), throughout a sample collection in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which consequently caused a summons being provided for Jones over accusations of attack and other good manners of disturbance with the procedure.
Jones, who has actually confessed to utilizing obscenity throughout the exchange, has actually rejected participating in threatening behaviour with the sample collector, and has actually likewise rejected reports that he has actually been apprehended over the occurrence.
“I wished to resolve some false information that has actually been distributing today,” Jones composed on social networks on Sunday. “I awakened to incorrect reports that I had actually been detained. I have actually not been jailed. I am presently in Texas with my children at a volley ball competition.
“I should confess, it’s frustrating to need to clarify these things once again, however I comprehend that I might be a simple target offered a few of my previous problems. It’s crucial to set the record directly and make certain the reality is informed.”
He included: “I was just recently gone to by testers while I was commemorating a birthday and resting. Upon getting up, I was captured off guard by the unprofessionalism and procedure by among the testers which triggered disappointment leading me to utilize some obscenity I are sorry for. I desire to stress that at no point did I threaten, get in anybody’s face, raise my voice to anybody or engage in any kind of attack.
“It’s regrettable that incorrect news has actually been spread out without appropriate fact-checking. I wish to ensure you that I will strongly safeguard myself versus these unwarranted allegations. The fact is, the event just did not take place.”
Cops from Bernalillo County in New Mexico later on verified to MMA Fighting that Jones had actually not been jailed or apprehended.