Daniel Cormier 'Very Emotional' over Jon Jones' Potential UFC 214 Drug Violation

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Dethroned UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has released a statement detailing his "very emotional" state after it was reported Jon Jones failed a drug test prior to their recent rematch at UFC 214.

Cormier suffered a third-round knockout defeat to Bones in Anaheim, California on July 29, and the 38-year-old gave his account of events to MMA Fighting following Jones' latest potential violation of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's policy:

"It's hard to find words to describe how I'm feeling right now. I'm disappointed to hear the news. It's very emotional.

"We as athletes are entitled to due process, and I will refrain from saying much more until I know exactly what happened.

"In my mind, on July 29, I competed and I lost. I thought Jon Jones was the better man that day. I don't know what to think anymore. I can't believe we are going through all of this again. We will see what happens next."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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