Jon Jones News
Jon Jones apologizes to the fighters of UFC 232 following location change
Drake Riggs - December 26, 2018
From Las Vegas to Los Angeles all on one week’s notice. And all because of one half of the UFC 232 headliner, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones. Jones makes his return to the Octagon once again this Saturday night after some troubles with USADA. And after another recent scare due to an ‘atypical finding’ in one of Jones’ recent tests, the UFC moved the entire UFC 232 card from its original location of Las Vegas to Los Angeles, California in the Inglewood Forum.
Joe Rogan gives his take on 'atypical' Jon Jones drug test result
Tom Taylor - December 26, 2018
Speaking on the latest episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, UFC commentator Joe Rogan gave his take on the recent “atypical finding” found on a Jon Jones drug test. From the sounds of it, he’s as confused as the rest of us. That being said, he’s compelled to believe that Jon Jones is innocent, and that the former light heavyweight champion has not ingested any banned substances of late.
Jon Jones still interested in 'big money fight' with Brock Lesnar
Tom Taylor - December 26, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones says he’s still interested in fighting former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar in the future. He considers this fight a win-win for all parties involved. “Fighting Brock Lesnar is aways appealing,” Jones said on the UFC 232 conference call last week (transcript via MMA Fighting). “That’s a win-win situation. That’s a huge money fight and that’s me fighting a guy who’s a hell of a lot bigger than me and everyone wins in that situation.
Jon Jones makes history, becomes the first MMA fighter to be enrolled in both VADA and USADA at the same time
Christopher Taylor - December 25, 2018
Jon Jones was forced to enroll in the VADA drug testing program yesterday, this as part of the approval process to have Saturday’s UFC 232 event moved to Los Angeles. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was first to report the news that Jones will be the first fighter in MMA history to be enrolled in both VADA and USADA drug testing at the same time.
Stipe Miocic sends reminder to Daniel Cormier after Jon Jones news
Tom Taylor - December 24, 2018
Last night, we learned that trace amounts of turinabol had been detected in Jon Jones’ body, and that the Nevada State Athletic Commission refused to license him for his UFC 232 fight with Alexander Gustafsson as a result. The UFC then moved the entire UFC 232 card to LA, as the California State Athletic Commission agreed to license Jones on the basis that he didn’t actually fail a drug test and his other recent tests have come back negative. One of the first fighters to react to this wild turn of events, unsurprisingly, was Jon Jones’ arch rival Daniel Cormier.
Dana White defends Jon Jones: 'he didn’t do anything wrong'
Tom Taylor - December 24, 2018
Last night, we learned that a drug test had picked up a trace amount of the banned substance turinabol in Jon Jones’ system, and that the Nevada State Athletic Commission refused to license him for his UFC 232 fight with Alexander Gustafsson as a result. In an effort to ensure the fight happens, the UFC then moved the entire UFC 232 card from Las Vegas to Inglewood, California, as the California State Athletic Commission agreed to license Jones for the fight. In the wake of this news, there’s been massive criticism of both Jon Jones and the UFC. UFC President Dana White has heard these criticisms.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to news of 'atypical finding' in Jon Jones drug test
Christopher Taylor - December 23, 2018
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov shares his thoughts on the news of an ‘atypical finding’ in Jon Jones USADA drug test. “The Eagle” took to Twitter shortly following the news that Jon Jones had been denied a license to fight from the NSAC after being flagged for the banned substance turinabol… again.
BJ Penn reacts after his UFC 232 fight with Ryan Hall is moved to Los Angeles
Christopher Taylor - December 23, 2018
Former two-division UFC champion BJ Penn was already in Las Vegas when news broke that the promotion was moving Saturday’s UFC 232 event to Inglewood, California. The UFC felt obligated to move the fight card from Nevada to California after it was announced that main event attraction Jon Jones was denied a license to compete in the state from the NSAC.
Jon Jones issues statement after being denied license to fight in Nevada
Christopher Taylor - December 23, 2018
Earlier this evening it was revealed that former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones had been flagged by USADA after trace amounts of the banned substance turinabol were found in “Bones” system. With that said, the UFC has been forced to move Jones’ title fight with Alexander Gustafsson — and the entire UFC 232 card it is headlining — from Las Vegas, Nevada, to the Forum in Inglewood, California.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have heated exchange on social media
Christopher Taylor - December 23, 2018
Earlier tonight it was revealed that former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones had been flagged by USADA for trace amounts of turinabol, the same substance “Bones” had popped for following his UFC 214 fight with Daniel Cormier. Due to Jones test, the Nevada State Athletic Commission would not sanction the former champion to compete at this weekend’s UFC 232 event.
MMA community reacts to atypical Jon Jones drug test
Thomas Taylor - December 23, 2018
A recent Jon Jones drug test has detected trace amounts of turinabol, the same banned substance the former champion tested positive for after his UFC 214 title fight with Daniel Cormier. This wild twist has forced the UFC to move the upcoming UFC 232 card, where Jon Jones was expected to rematch Alexander Gustafsson, from Las Vegas to The Forum in Inglewood, California. The card will still occur on December 29 as initially planned. Jones and Gustafsson’s fight will also go ahead as planned in this new California setting.
Dana White gives his take on Jon Jones, UFC 232 situation
Thomas Taylor - December 23, 2018
After a drug test detected trace amounts of the banned substance turinabol in Jon Jones’ system, the UFC has been forced to move Jones’ title fight with Alexander Gustafsson — and the entire UFC 232 card it is headlining — from Las Vegas, Nevada, to the Forum in Inglewood, California. Speaking to MMAjunkie, UFC President Dana White gave his take on this chaotic situation. He maintained that Jon Jones is most likely innocent.
BREAKING | Jon Jones drug test catches 'atypical finding,' UFC 232 card moved to LA
Thomas Taylor - December 23, 2018
Chaos has rocked the UFC 232 card, which was scheduled for December 29 in Las Vegas. According to a report from MMAjunkie, a drug test taken by former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has caught an ‘atypical finding’ — a trace amount of Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone or turinabol. This is the same drug Jones tested positive for after his UFC 214 fight with Daniel Cormier. According to this report from MMAjunkie, the Nevada State Athletic Commission does not have adequate time to investigate this finding and clear Jones to fight on the 29th. As a result, the UFC has moved the entire UFC 232 card to The Forum in Inglewood, California. The card will still occur on the same night.
Three bold predictions for the UFC in 2019
Cole Shelton - December 23, 2018
2018 has been a great year for the UFC. Yet 2019, which will see the promotion debut on ESPN, could be even greater. While nothing is certain yet, the promotion could make some very big moves in the New Year. Here are a few things we can see happening in 2019.
Jon Jones explains how he'll win back the fans he's lost
Tom Taylor - December 23, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has had a turbulent few years. Though his recent career has included some unforgettable victories over some of the best fighters in the world, it’s also included a number of troubles outside the cage, and a pair of brushes with the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Jones’s troubles outside the cage have cause some of his fans to turn their backs on him. Yet he’s hopeful that he can find a way to win those fans back.
Alexander Gustafsson explains why he's 'not a fan' of Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - December 23, 2018
Alexander Gustafsson is not a fan of Jon Jones, who he’ll battle for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 232 on December 29. The Swedish contender believes professional fighters should be role models, and that Jones’s actions outside the cage make him anything but. “I’m not a fan,” Gustafsson said at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas earlier this week (via MMAjunkie). “We’re all role models here. We have to represent the sport good. I’m not a fan at all. But we’re not here to be friends. We’re here to compete.”
Jon Jones fires back at his critics: "Who said that’s what a champion has to be?"
Chris Taylor - December 22, 2018
Former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones will return to the octagon at next Saturday’s UFC 232 event for a title fight rematch with Alexander Gustafsson. Jones and Gustafsson originally collided at UFC 165 in Toronto and produced one of the greatest fights in UFC history.
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 Fight Card and Start Times
Chris Taylor - December 22, 2018
The octagon will return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas next Saturday for the promotions UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 fight card. Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson first met at UFC 165 in Toronto and produced arguably the greatest fight in light heavyweight history.