Wrestling News and UpdatesApr 29, 2015 by Christian Pyles
Jon Jones Stripped Of UFC Title! Daniel Cormier Takes Jones Spot In UFC 187
Jon Jones Stripped Of UFC Title! Daniel Cormier Takes Jones Spot In UFC 187
When it rains it pours.
Jon Jones was arrested on Monday for a felony involving a car wreck where he fled the scene.
On Tuesday the former New York wrestling State Champion was stripped of his UFC Title, pulled out of UFC 187 and replaced by (salt in the wound) Daniel Cormier!
Cormier and Jones had a wild brawl during a UFC Media session. They fought this January where Jones beat Cormier by decision.
Now DC will get another shot at the title against Anthony Johnson at UFC 187.
The UFC released the following statement:
"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."
Jones tweeted this yesterday:
Jon Jones was arrested on Monday for a felony involving a car wreck where he fled the scene.
On Tuesday the former New York wrestling State Champion was stripped of his UFC Title, pulled out of UFC 187 and replaced by (salt in the wound) Daniel Cormier!
Cormier and Jones had a wild brawl during a UFC Media session. They fought this January where Jones beat Cormier by decision. Now DC will get another shot at the title against Anthony Johnson at UFC 187.
The UFC released the following statement:
"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."
Jones tweeted this yesterday:
Got a lot of soul searching to do. Sorry to everyone I've let down.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 29, 2015
The UFC sent the following tweets:
BREAKING: Jon Jones out of #UFC187. @dc_mma steps in to face @Anthony_Rumble for the LHW title. pic.twitter.com/CNne35Nukf
— UFC (@ufc) April 29, 2015
There are a lot of people that look up to Jones and want to see him succeed. I'll be waiting on the other side with the belt - @DC_MMA
— UFC (@ufc) April 29, 2015