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# Keeping up with the Jones
UFC champion Jones avoids jail time but vows to address 'unhealthy relationship with alcohol'
He reached a plea deal in his case for driving while intoxicated.
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Apr 1st 2020, 11:30 AM
# New Mexico
UFC light heavyweight champion Jones arrested for drink driving and firearm charge
The 32-year-old has had his fair share of trouble outside the cage.
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Mar 26th 2020, 9:34 PM
# Controversy
Jones makes UFC history despite question marks over contentious decision
Dominick Reyes was adamant that he did enough to dethrone
Jon Jones
last night in Houston.
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Feb 9th 2020, 10:50 AM
# Nevada
Jon Jones edges Santos via split decision while Nunes outclasses Holm inside opening round
Jones defended his light heavyweight title last night while Holly Holm came up short against Amanda Nunes.
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Jul 7th 2019, 9:35 AM
# Coming Up
UFC book trio of summer title bouts involving Jones, Nunes and Cejudo
Henry Cejudo will have an opportunity to become a two-weight champion at UFC 238 in Chicago.
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Mar 28th 2019, 1:57 PM
# Saturday Night Fights
Jon Jones dominates Smith to retain title and Usman writes history at UFC 235
It was a busy one in Vegas.
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Mar 3rd 2019, 10:07 AM
# statement
MMA star Jon Jones still clear to fight at UFC 235 despite atypical drug test results
The Nevada State Athletic Commission have released a statement.
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Feb 28th 2019, 11:07 PM
# Bones
Light-heavyweight champ Jones approved for UFC 235 bout
The MMA star will be required to be drug tested at least twice a month until the event.
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Jan 30th 2019, 9:55 AM
# bare bones
'Daddy's home, DC' - Jones taunts Cormier but rules out heavyweight title bid
Light-heavyweight champ
Jon Jones
is eyeing a third clash with Daniel Cormier after regaining the belt.
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Dec 30th 2018, 2:52 PM
# UFC 232
Nunes stuns Cyborg to make UFC history, Jones wins title on return from doping ban
Amanda Nunes becomes just the third fighter to hold two UFC belts simultaneously.
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Dec 30th 2018, 9:57 AM
# dethroned
'They can have it': Daniel Cormier relinquishes light heavyweight title ahead of Jones-Gustafsson 2
The champ-champ is no more following his statement to Ariel Helwani on Friday.
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Dec 28th 2018, 9:49 PM
# California
UFC 232 relocated from Las Vegas to LA due to Jon Jones' test results
Jones’ UFC showdown with Alexander Gustafsson on 29 December has been moved to Los Angeles.
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Dec 24th 2018, 9:28 AM
# Back In The Cage
Confirmed! Former champion Jones to make MMA return with title fight against old foe
Jon Jones
has been out of action since defeating Daniel Cormier in July 2017.
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Oct 12th 2018, 6:21 PM
# Don't call it a comeback
Jones to return in December as Cormier set to be stripped of light-heavyweight belt
Jon Jones
and Alexander Gustafsson will meet again at UFC 232.
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Oct 11th 2018, 10:07 AM
# decisions decisions
With Jon Jones back in the picture, who is in the running to headline UFC 230?
Jones’ retroactive suspension means he will be available to fight come the end of October, but will he feature at Madison Square Garden?
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Sep 20th 2018, 3:06 PM
# UFC
Jon Jones handed 15-month backdated doping ban... which expires a week before UFC 230
Dana White plays down speculation that Jones will return in November, saying he expects to see him “early next year”.
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Sep 20th 2018, 8:43 AM
# Punishment
MMA star Jones handed hefty fine and has fighting licence revoked over drug test
He tested positive for the steroid Turinabol following an in-competition test last July.
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Feb 28th 2018, 8:07 AM
# UFC
Cormier reinstated as UFC champion as Jones defeat overturned
Jon Jones
’ win at UFC 214 struck out as doping test B sample comes back positive.
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Sep 14th 2017, 8:39 AM
# violation
UFC champ Jon Jones' career hangs in the balance after another doping controversy
The fighter has been informed of a possible anti-doping violation following his recent win over Daniel Cormier.
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Aug 23rd 2017, 8:09 AM
# back on top
Jon Jones ruins Daniel Cormier after head-kick to reclaim title
Jon Jones
finished Daniel Cormier with a kick to the head in the third round of the main event at UFC 214.
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Jul 30th 2017, 10:02 AM
# A knock with Brock
Jones vows to 'deal with Brock Lesnar' after Saturday's clash with Cormier
“Would I fight
Jon Jones
? Anytime, anywhere,” Lesnar said.
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Jul 27th 2017, 2:45 PM
# UFC 214
'I need to get my life back' - UFC release epic promo for return of Jon Jones
The controversial star faces Daniel Cormier in a rematch this month.
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Jul 10th 2017, 5:40 PM
# Buffalo soldiers
The shadow of Jon Jones looms large over tonight's UFC 210 main event
Daniel Cormier defends the UFC light-heavyweight title in a rematch with Anthony Johnson in Buffalo.
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Apr 8th 2017, 7:15 AM
# Punishment
UFC star Jon Jones suspended for one year following failed drugs test
An independent panel made the call after he failed an out-of-competition drug test last June.
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Nov 7th 2016, 7:38 PM
# Positive
USADA confirm Jon Jones' B sample tests positive for a banned substance
Jones was pulled from UFC 200 just this week.
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Jul 8th 2016, 10:38 PM
# Jon's gone
Embedded footage shows how a tearful Cormier learned that the Jones fight had been pulled
The UFC champ still wanted the fight to go ahead.
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Jul 8th 2016, 12:07 PM
# Reshuffle
Dana White confirms Cormier will fight at UFC 200 despite Jones' withdrawal
The main event for Saturday night in Las Vegas fell apart in the early hours of this morning, but Cormier is still set to compete.
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Jul 7th 2016, 8:09 PM
# Emotional
Jon Jones denies taking illegal substances and breaks down in tears after failed drugs test
The light-heavyweight fighter also apologised to fans and opponent Daniel Cormier after his UFC 200 headline bout was called off.
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Jul 7th 2016, 6:46 PM
# Zero
Dana White didn't react positively to John Kavanagh's take on the Jon Jones news
The UFC president responded after Kavanagh asked if there was regret over the removal of Conor McGregor from UFC 200.
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Jul 7th 2016, 12:40 PM
# alternatives
7 fighters who are ready to replace Jon Jones against Daniel Cormier at UFC 200
Jones is out of Saturday night’s main event in Las Vegas following a potential anti-doping violation.
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Jul 7th 2016, 11:34 AM
# Change of Plans
Jon Jones out of UFC 200 after potential failed doping test
The UFC interim light heavyweight champion will miss the event after a possible violation.
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Jul 7th 2016, 7:55 AM
# Star Wars
'The UFC has created Conor McGregor... I think sometimes he forgets that' - Jones
The pound-for-pound #1 fighter doesn’t believe McGregor deserves a slice of the pie if the UFC is sold.
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Jul 1st 2016, 7:12 PM
# UFC
Jones v Cormier rematch replaces McGregor fight on UFC 200 card
Dana White’s moved to end the controversy around the organisation’s landmark show.
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Apr 27th 2016, 1:39 PM
# back with a bang
After 15-month absence, Jon Jones returns to take interim light heavyweight title at UFC 197
Elsewhere, Demetrious Johnson took less than three minutes to easily get the better of Henry Cejudo.
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Apr 24th 2016, 10:58 AM
# it's business time
'Business is business' - Jon Jones one of the few fighters defending McGregor's 'retirement'
Jones said he applauded the move because the Irish fighter stood up for himself.
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Apr 21st 2016, 10:33 AM
# UFC 197
Jon Jones to fight for interim title in new UFC 197 main event
UFC President Dana White announced the fight last night.
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Apr 3rd 2016, 2:42 PM
# scratched
The Cormier-Jones light-heavyweight title rematch at UFC 197 is off
The champion has pulled out of the 23 April showdown after sustaining an injury.
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Apr 2nd 2016, 6:06 AM
# UFC 197
UFC 'disappointed' by Jon Jones arrest - but won't pull him from Cormier rematch at 197
Top pound-for-pound fighter arrested this week for violating his probation.
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Mar 31st 2016, 8:05 PM
# Legal Issues
Jon Jones arrested for alleged probation violation, still expected to fight at UFC 197
The former light heavyweight champion finds himself in hot water yet again.
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Mar 30th 2016, 9:02 AM
# Comeback
Jon Jones' UFC return will be a rematch with Daniel Cormier at UFC 197
The former light heavyweight title holder will get a chance to win his belt back.
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Feb 7th 2016, 9:14 PM
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