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Did Jon Jones get stripped of his belt?
LIGHT heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been stripped of his title and suspended indefinitely by the UFC. The embattled fighter was wanted after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit and run in Albuquerque, New Mexico that left a pregnant woman in hospital with a broken arm.
Why did Jon Jones vacate his belt?
Jon Jones vacated the UFC light heavyweight title to pursue his goal of winning the UFC heavyweight title, which, he believes, will take some time.
Why is Jon Jones not champion?
Jon Jones vacated his UFC light heavyweight title in August 2020 after a dispute with UFC president Dana White over fighter pay. ‘Bones’ was reportedly targeting a bout with current heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The youngest champion in UFC history asked to be paid more to move up to heavyweight.
How many tests Jon Jones failed?
Although Jon Jones’ career inside the Octagon has been nothing short of spectacular, the former two time Lightweight titleholder has been often linked to accusations of doping and a total of four drug test fails by the fighter has been recorded so far.
Was Jon Jones kicked out of UFC?
Former UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones suspended from longtime MMA gym following Sept. arrest on domestic violence charge.
How many times did Anderson Silva defend his title?
Title Defenses
| Fighter | Streak | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Silva | 10 | 2007-2012 |
| Georges St. Pierre | 9 | 2008-2013 (relinquished title) |
| Jon Jones | 8, 3 | 2011-2015 (relinquished), 2019-2020 (relinquished) |
| Jose Aldo * | 7 | 2011-2014 |
Who did Jon Jones lose title?
Jones’ only loss was a disqualification after the GOAT contender used illegal elbow movements. The referee of the fight was Steve Mazzagatti. Although Hamill was already basically defeated, Mazzagatti didn’t stop the bout. Jones tried forcing him to do so by using his elbows.
Will Jon Jones fight for heavyweight title?
JON JONES has vowed to have the UFC heavyweight title wrapped around his waist by the end of 2022. The former long-reigning 205lb king is set to make his eagerly-anticipated debut in the division against the winner of next month’s heavyweight title unification bout between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane.
When is Jon Jones suspension over?
Oct. 28
Jones’s 15-month suspension concluded on Oct. 28. He will return on Dec. 29 in the UFC 232 event.
What has Jon Jones failed drug tests for?
While his resume is outstanding, Jones has faced issued with drug testing in the past. He was pulled from a fight against Cormier at UFC 200 after failing a drug test for two different banned substances — clomiphene and letrozole, which are both illegal at all times for athletes.
Why is Jon Jones the goat?
With 26 wins and one loss (one no-contest), Jon Jones has one of the best records in MMA history. His record is made even more commendable by the fact that his only loss came via disqualification due to illegal elbows in a fight he was clearly winning (against Matt Hamill in 2009).
What happened to Bones Jones?
Former UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones suspended from longtime MMA gym following Sept. arrest on domestic violence charge. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is not currently allowed inside the confines of his longtime mixed martial arts gym following an arrest last month in Las Vegas.