Jon jones news
Here are the latest news and updates on Jon Jones:
Recent News:
- USADA Suspension: Jon Jones was suspended for 15 months by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in August 2020 for testing positive for a banned substance, clomiphene, in an out-of-competition test in June 2020.
- Return to Competition: Jones is expected to return to competition in March 2022, pending the outcome of his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
- Light Heavyweight Title: Jones is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, having defeated Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in February 2020.
- Rivalry with Francis Ngannou: Jones has been involved in a heated rivalry with Francis Ngannou, who has been calling for a title fight against Jones. The two fighters have exchanged words on social media and in interviews.
- Potential Move to Heavyweight: There have been rumors that Jones may consider moving up to the heavyweight division in the future, potentially to face fighters like Stipe Miocic or Daniel Cormier.
Recent Quotes:
- "I'm not worried about the suspension. I'm worried about getting back to work and getting back to being the best version of myself." - Jon Jones (Source: ESPN)
- "I'm not going to let anyone take away from my accomplishments. I'm still the greatest of all time, and I'm going to prove it again." - Jon Jones (Source: MMA Fighting)
- "I'm not afraid of Francis Ngannou. I'm not afraid of anyone. I'm the best fighter in the world, and I'm going to prove it again." - Jon Jones (Source: ESPN)
Recent Interviews:
- ESPN: Jones spoke with ESPN about his suspension, his rivalry with Ngannou, and his plans for the future.
- MMA Fighting: Jones spoke with MMA Fighting about his suspension, his training camp, and his thoughts on the current state of the light heavyweight division.
Recent Videos:
- UFC: The UFC released a video featuring Jones discussing his suspension and his plans for the future.
- ESPN: ESPN released a video featuring Jones speaking about his rivalry with Ngannou and his thoughts on the current state of the light heavyweight division.