Why Jon Jones Was Allowed To Fight After Failed Drug Test, Diaz On Jones, Alistair Overeem's Next

- With the controversy surrounding Jon Jones and his drug test failure for cocaine, many have asked how Jones was actually permitted to fight when testing positive for the substance a month before the bout.

The Nevada Athletic Commission follows the World Anti Doping Agency's criteria in testing athletes in and out of competition. While cocaine is a banned substance in-competition (12 hours before and after the fight), it isn't actually banned out of competition. As it turns out the test for "street drugs" was administered accidentally and uncovered the substance.

Since Jones didn't actually break any rules, there was nothing the Nevada Athletic Commission could do as it pertained to the fight. The NAC had no legal authority to do anything as it pertained to the fight at that point. The commission will hold a meeting on January 12, and will likely address this matter as well as how similar situations will be handled moving forward.

- Nate Diaz chimed in on the entire situation and insinuated he thought the Jon Jones drug test failure was a publicity stunt. He posted a tweet today saying "I ain't buyin' it." Jones' test results were released today and there was indeed a failure, leaving nothing to Diaz's theory.

- Although overshadowed by the huge news yesterday, UFC 185 added another big fight in Alistair Overeem vs. Roy Nelson. The two will compliment the UFC Lightweight Championship fight that features title holder Anthony "Showtime" Pettis and challenger Rafael dos Anjos. The show takes place in Dallas, Texas on March 14.