http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5548854746001 Filed under: Featured , News , UFC , Videos LAS VEGAS – UFC President Dana White called Jon Jones ’ second positive steroids test “brutal” and sounded resigned to a long punishment for the UFC light heavyweight champion. “If it ends up getting two or three (drug violations), it might be the end of his career,” White said Tuesday during a media scrum at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas. “So to talk about his legacy, it’s probably the end of his career.” Related Jon Jones' teammate claims failed drug test for steroids set up: 'They are trying to ruin this kid's life' White said the promotion was “probably” going to book Jones opposite heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic (17-2 MMA, 11-2 UFC) at UFC 218, a competitive upgrade from the money fight Jones sought against ex-champ and WWE star Brock Lesnar after winning back the title from Daniel Cormier (19-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) at UFC 214. But now, Jones (23-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) could be facing a four-year suspension and the second stripping of his UFC title after an in-competition drug test revealed the presence of the anabolic steroid turinabol . “As far as I’m concerned, Cormier would be the champion (if Jones is suspended by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency),” White said

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A somber Dana White wonders if Jon Jones ever fights again after champ’s failed UFC 214 drug test – MMA Junkie

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