Jon Jones News

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2016

While Jon Jones may be provisionally suspended until his NSAC hearing later this year, the pound for pound kingpin has continued to train at the JacksonWinkeljohn MMA Academy in Albuquerque New Mexico. Jones, who was slated to fight Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 200 earlier this year, is still looking in fight shape despite being sidelined.

Russell Ess - July 22, 2016

If it wasn’t bad enough that Jon Jones is facing a two-year suspension from fighting in the UFC for a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation, add in a sibling to the situation. On Friday, it was revealed that Indianapolis Colts defensive end Arthur Jones has been suspended for violating the NFL’s policy on performance enhancing drugs.

bjpenndotcom - July 21, 2016

With just two days to go until UFC 200, UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones was pulled from the event due to a potential USADA anti-doping violation. The following morning, Jones and his manager held a press conference, where they addressed the situation to media members. Throughout the course of the presser Jones was adamant that he didn’t knowingly take any banned substances, and that he would be found innocent. Since then, the former champ has continued to defend himself via social media, telling fans that they shouldn’t write him off just yet. Wednesday afternoon, Jones’ manager Malki Kawa spoke on Chael Sonnen’s “You’re Welcome!” podcast to discuss the situation, and reveal some interesting details:

bjpenndotcom - July 20, 2016

UFC 200 was arguably the biggest event in the history of the UFC. Unfortunately a dark cloud now looms over the event after Jon Jones was pulled from the event during fight week for a USADA violation, and Brock Lesnar was notified of two USADA violations after the event. With USADA handing top ranked featherweight Chad Mendes a two year suspension this week, many are wondering if Lesnar and Jones will both be receiving similar suspensions for their infractions.

Russell Ess - July 18, 2016

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) held a hearing on the extension of temporary suspension for Jon Jones on Monday following Jones’ potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. The hearing finally revealed the substances that Jones tested positive for that came from a June 16 out-of-competition sample.

Russell Ess - July 18, 2016

https://youtu.be/2BTApgWRJ2w When Jon Jones was pulled from his UFC light heavyweight title fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 200 for testing positive for banned substances, he lost out on a massive payday.

Russell Ess - July 18, 2016

UFC 200 took a huge turn just days prior to the event taking place when it was revealed that Jon Jones was pulled from the card for a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. While news of Jones’ violation was known, the banned substances that Jones tested positive for was not released. However, Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans both claimed that Jones tested positive for estrogen blockers prior to any official news being released on the subject.

Russell Ess - July 13, 2016

The Nevada Athletic Commission has set things in motion on dealing with Jon Jones and his potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. MMA journalist Shaheen Al-Shatti tweeted on Wednesday, “The Nevada Athletic Commission will hold a ‘hearing on extension of temporary suspension’ for Jon Jones at its Mon. July 18 meeting.”

Russell Ess - July 12, 2016

Jon Jones remains on probation for his stint with the law when he left the scene of an accident in 2015. Jones was last arrested in March for violating his probation after receiving traffic violations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With Jones’ recent potential USADA violation, TMZ reports that “a rep for the Bernalillo County DA’s Office says the Corrections Department (who oversees Jones’ probation) has decided not to pursue a violation because his sample wasn’t collected by them or the court.”

bjpenndotcom - July 12, 2016

With just two days to go until UFC 200, former UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones was pulled from the event for a potential USADA anti-doping violation. Jones appeared at a press conference, where he addressed the situation and fielded questions from media members regarding the potential violation. During the course of the presser, Jones revealed that he would be returning home to Albuquerque rather than stay in Vegas to attend the event he was supposed to headline.

Russell Ess - July 12, 2016

Jon Jones and his potential Anti-Doping Policy violation are continually developing as USADA and the UFC figure the case out.

Russell Ess - July 11, 2016

Devastating news shook the world of MMA when it was revealed that Jon Jones was flagged by USADA for a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation just days ahead of his light heavyweight title fight against champion Daniel Cormier. Jones and his team arranged a press conference last Thursday to address the situation, but nothing has been released on what Jones tested positive for.

Chris Taylor - July 10, 2016

Current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was supposed to headline Saturday’s UFC 200 event opposite Daniel Cormier. However, just days before the historic event USADA announced that Jones had tested positive for banned substances and would not be allowed to participate on the card. Jones recently took to his Twitter where he stated the following: “Doing all that I can to make things right”.

bjpenndotcom - July 8, 2016

The bad news continues for pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones. After being pulled from UFC 200 on Wednesday for a potential USADA anti-doping violation, it was announced that USADA would be testing Jones’ ‘B sample’. While Jones and his team admitted that the odds of the sample coming back negative were rather slim, they did hold out hope for the situation. Friday afternoon news broke that the sample did indeed come back positive.

Russell Ess - July 8, 2016

UFC President Dana White has been on an emotional roller coaster this week.

Russell Ess - July 7, 2016

9-1 UFC welterweight Colby Covington has a history with current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The two were roommates back when they both wrestled for Iowa Central Community College. While the two went separate ways since their days at the community college together, both of them have ended up fighting in the UFC.

bjpenndotcom - July 7, 2016

In the wake of Jon Jones being pulled from UFC 200 Wednesday night after being informed of a potential USADA anti-doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition drug test back in June, Jones and his team appeared at a press conference on Thursday. During the course of the presser, a visibly emotional Jones explained that he didn’t even know how to pronounce the substance he tested positive for.

bjpenndotcom - July 7, 2016

Wednesday night, Jon Jones was pulled from the main event of UFC 200 after he was notified of a potential anti-doping violation. There were no immediate details given regarding the situation, and Jones’ camp maintained silence through Thursday morning. Thursday morning, Jones and his manager Maliki Kawa appeared at a press conference in Las Vegas to comment on the situation. During the presser, it was revealed that Jones’ B sample was being tested, and that the results should be in Thursday night.