Jones failed the doping test and is out of UFC 200. Photo: Disclosure
john jones is out of UFC 200, a historic event that takes place next Saturday (09), in Las Vegas. With less than 72 hours left until the duel against Daniel Cormier, for the unification of the light heavyweight title, the American failed a doping test and is out of the show. The substance found in Jones' examination was not revealed.
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With Jones leaving the event, the duel between Brock Lesnar e Mark Hunt will be the main attraction of the night, but Ultimate has not yet ruled out the possibility of finding a new opponent for Cormier.
“Maybe someone will show up and fight Cormier at the last minute,” said Dana White, president of the franchise, who didn’t hide his disappointment at Jones’ departure from UFC 200.
'Strange things happened…', he added.
Jon Jones
At 28, Jon Jones He has a professional record of 21 wins and just one loss, in a highly contested disqualification for an illegal elbow. Leader of the UFC's weight-for-pound rankings, he is the youngest champion in the organization's history and considered by many to be the greatest fighter of all time. However, problems outside of competitions hinder the athlete's career.
Jones confessed to being cocaine addict and was arrested for run over a pregnant woman and run away of the place because it is drug effect. At the time, the UFC took away his belt and suspended him until the case was judged and he was sentenced to probation and serve mandatory services. UFC president, Dana White, even revealed, when reinstating the fighter to the roster of athletes, That would be your last chance.
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