MMA News
Nate Diaz gives thoughts on Jon Jones being pulled from UFC 200
bjpenndotcom - July 7, 2016
Ahead of UFC 200, UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones was pulled from the event with just days to go until the event due to a potential USADA anti-doping policy violation. During the UFC 202 press conference with Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, Diaz was asked about Jones failing the drug test. In typical Nate Diaz fashion, he spoke his mind on the matter:
Report: Anderson Silva to step in and fight Daniel Cormier at UFC 200?
Russell Ess - July 7, 2016
With the UFC working hard to find UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier a fight for UFC 200 after Jon Jones was pulled from the fight for a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation, Brazilian media outlet Combate is reporting that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will be fighting Cormier on Saturday in a non-title bout at a weight to be determined. Anderson Silva just posted a photo to his Instagram account with the UFC 200 logo. Silva said in his caption written in Portuguese that he was heading to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dana White: Daniel Cormier will fight at UFC 200
bjpenndotcom - July 7, 2016
With just two days to go until UFC 200, many were wondering if the UFC would be able to find UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier a replacement opponent on such short notice. While Gegard Mousasi and Michael Bisping both were quick to offer to step in and fight the light heavyweight champ, there had been no word on whether or not the UFC would be able to iron out all the details in just 48 hours.
UFC's Colby Covington, former roommate of Jon Jones has a telling response to USADA violation
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.
Dana White responds to John Kavanagh regarding any regret taking Conor McGregor off UFC 200
Russell Ess - July 7, 2016
When the UFC announced late Wednesday that UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was pulled from the UFC 200 main event fight versus champion Daniel Cormier, people were stunned by the news. With the fight being just days away from the monumental pay-per-view card, Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt was moved to the main event of the evening.
Jon Jones: "I would never cheat"
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.
Jon Jones apologizes to Daniel Cormier
bjpenndotcom - July 7, 2016
By now the MMA world is aware that UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones was pulled from UFC 200 Wednesday evening after he was notified of a potential USADA anti-doping violation. Wednesday night, UFC President Dana White and UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier appeared at a press conference, however Jones and his team maintained silence through Thursday morning.
Jon Jones' manager admits chances of B sample being negative are slim
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.
Michael Bisping says he is up for fighting Daniel Cormier at UFC 200
Russell Ess - July 7, 2016
Michael Bisping shocked the world just a little over a month ago by stepping in to fight Luke Rockhold for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 199 on two weeks notice. Bisping realized his 10-year UFC career dream, knocking Rockhold out in the very first round and claiming the UFC middleweight title. Now with UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones pulled from the UFC 200 light heavyweight title fight with champion Daniel Cormier, Bisping says he is willing to step in and fight Cormier.
MMA community reacts to Jon Jones' potential USADA violation
Russell Ess - July 7, 2016
Late Wednesday, the UFC announced that UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was pulled from the UFC 200 main event fight against champion Daniel Cormier for a “potential anti-doping policy violation.” With the UFC light heavyweight title fight just days away, everyone in the MMA community was shocked at the news.
VIDEO | A very glum Dana White answers questions regarding Jon Jones being pulled from UFC 200
Russell Ess - July 7, 2016
Late Wednesday, the UFC arranged a short-notice press conference to announce that UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was pulled from the main event against champion Daniel Cormier due to a “potential anti-doping violation.”
VIDEO | A visibly broken Daniel Cormier reacts to Jon Jones being pulled from UFC 200
Russell Ess - July 7, 2016
Late Wednesday, news broke that current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was pulled from the light heavyweight title unification bout with champion Daniel Cormier.
UFC releases statement on Jon Jones' 'potential Anti-Doping Policy violation'
Russell Ess - July 6, 2016
Shocking news broke on Wednesday when the UFC revealed that current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was pulled from the UFC 200 unification title fight versus the UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. The announcement was made during a press conference held late Wednesday.
Dana White on Jon Jones: "There's no telling what's next"
bjpenndotcom - July 6, 2016
With just days to go until his UFC 200 headlining bout against Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones was notified of a potential anti-doping violation, and was subsequently pulled from the fight. UFC President Dana white was quick to reveal that the fight was off, and Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt was now the main event for the historic card. Despite that however, Daniel Cormier stated that he would be willing to go up to 225 pounds for a short-notice fight.
Daniel Cormier reacts to Jon Jones being pulled from UFC 200: "This one stung"
bjpenndotcom - July 6, 2016
Late Wednesday evening news broke that pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones was pulled from UFC 200 after he was notified of a potential anti-doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition drug test back in June. It was quickly announced that the fight was off the card, and that Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt was the new main event for the historic card.
Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier off UFC 200, Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt new main event
Russell Ess - July 6, 2016
The UFC light heavyweight championship bout between UFC interim champion Jon Jones and champion Daniel Cormier has been scrapped from the historical UFC 200 event this Saturday due to Jones being flagged for a “potential anti-doping policy violation.” UFC was notified that USADA has flagged Jon Jones for a potential anti-doping policy violation.
VIDEO | Joe Lauzon & Diego Sanchez share a special moment before UFC 200
bjpenndotcom - July 6, 2016
Diego Sanchez & Joe Lauzon are known to be two of the biggest fan favorite fighters. In addition, whenever both men step into the Octagon, fans know that they are in for a treat.
VIDEO | UFC 200 press conference staredowns
bjpenndotcom - July 6, 2016
Wednesday afternoon, the UFC held the final UFC 200 press conference prior to the action Saturday night in Las Vegas.