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UFC announced that it has suspended Jon Jones indefinitely and stripped him of the light heavyweight title as a result of violations of the organization’s Athlete Code of Conduct Policy. Jones was recently arrested in Albuquerque, N.M. on a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury. As a result of the charge and other violations of the Athlete Code of Conduct Policy, the organization believes it is best to allow Jones time to focus on his pending legal matters.

UFC feels strongly that its athletes must uphold certain standards both in and out of the Octagon. While there is disappointment in the recent charges, the organization remains supportive of Jones as he works through the legal process.

With this decision, UFC has determined that No. 1 contender Anthony Johnson will now fight No. 3 contender Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 187 on May 23 in Las Vegas.

alnorth

04-28-2015 09:35 PM

Shamelessly ripped off from another board...

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BigCatDaddy

04-28-2015 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth (Post 11465159)

Shamelessly ripped off from another board...

http://i.imgur.com/X1JEfRi.gif

Id rather see Belfort/Rumble. Rockhold/Weidman.

KC native

04-28-2015 09:40 PM

As soon as Jones' lawyer negotiates a probation plea bargain, he'll be reinstated.

Then he'll get the belt again.

BigCatDaddy

04-28-2015 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native (Post 11465167)

As soon as Jones' lawyer negotiates a probation plea bargain, he'll be reinstated.

Then he'll get the belt again.

Yeah. Its just a short vacation most likely and him having to play the challenger role will make a good story line.

alnorth

04-28-2015 09:46 PM

Until he actually loses a fight (the DQ does not count), I do believe that JBJ is the best LHW fighter at least until he finally loses to someone. DC vs Rumble will be entertaining though, and Jones needs to learn to not be an immature assclown.

jd1020

04-28-2015 09:46 PM

I think he'll be out for at least 6 months.

alnorth

04-28-2015 09:48 PM

Now we know what the comments by Dana and Jones were about. They weren't trying to weasel out of anything, they just wanted to pre-emptively answer the angry insane people who wanted the UFC to CUT Jones instead of suspending him.

KC native

04-28-2015 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth (Post 11465181)

He's the best LHW by far. He'll go down as the best LHW ever if he keeps dominating everyone.

alnorth

04-28-2015 09:58 PM

Interesting quotes from an article by Kevin Iole:

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"There is a long list of things and this was another violation," White told Yahoo Sports not long after the decision was made. "You can only give a guy so many shots."

Asked if there were any other incidents involving Jones that played into the decision to strip him that hadn't come to public attention, White worded his answer carefully.

"There have been cases between Jon Jones and me and [UFC CEO] Lorenzo [Fertitta], definitely," White said. "Definitely."

He declined to elaborate. He also declined to describe Jones' mood or reaction to the news. "I just don't want to talk about him personally," White said. "He's being stripped of the title. He's being put on indefinite suspension and any question how he is should be directed toward him and his attorney."

alnorth

04-28-2015 10:00 PM

Apparently right after news broke a couple days ago that Jones might be in trouble, DC immediately started blowing up Dana and Lorenzo's phones, letting them know he was ready and asking for the shot if they needed him.

KC native

04-28-2015 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth (Post 11465202)

Of course he was. It's the only way he has a shot at being champ.

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