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It’s been a rough night for any fans who were pumped about Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones’ UFC 200 rematch. ‘Bones’ was flagged by the United States Anti Doping Agency (USADA) for a potential violation of the new policy last night (Wednesday July 6, 2016) and the former undisputed champion was removed from the card. The promotion is actively seeking a replacement to face ‘DC’ on just three days notice. Another massive pay-per-view event and another serious stroke of misfortune for the MMA world.

The loss of Jones from the main event has seen Mark Hunt vs. Brock Lesnar promoted to the top spot, but the ramifications of this catastrophic saga are by no means limited to the order of this single card. As historic and exciting as the milestone UFC 200 event may be, the fact Jones has been removed will have a huge impact on his own future, that of the division’s and potentially the promotion’s too. Once again Jon Jones is the subject of much controversy.

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Many have called to replace Jones against Cormier at UFC 200, but one rather interesting Tweet came from Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh. The head of SBG (Straight Blast Gym) in Ireland and long time trainer of the UFC featherweight champion sent a rather inflammatory question to UFC president Dana White after the news of Jones’ failed drug test.

I wonder if there’s any regret taking him off the card over a press conference now? ????????????????????

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) 7 July 2016

Kavanagh is of course referring to the highly publicized rift between McGregor and the UFC. It came to be when ‘The Notorious’ refused to attend a press conference for the event in California, and was subsequently removed from his UFC 200 main event rematch with Nate Diaz.

White had a typically blunt response, and UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping jumped in on the conversation offering to fight Cormier this coming Saturday:

@John_Kavanagh zero

— Dana White (@danawhite) 7 July 2016

@danawhite @John_Kavanagh if you need me……. I’m in!

— michael (@bisping) 7 July 2016

Ok for the record. I WILL fight DC. I love him, but if the @ufc need me, I’m in! @danawhite @lorenzofertitta

— michael (@bisping) 7 July 2016

2 months, 2 weeks, 2 days…… Hmmm middle vs light heavy???? I stand by my words. I’d do it!

— michael (@bisping) 7 July 2016

The story continues to evolve, and as usual we’ll be here to keep you posted every step of the way here at LowKickMMA.com!

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Reigning UFC featherweight champion the “Notorious” Conor McGregor made headlines today (April 19, 2016) when he released a tweet indicating that he would be retiring at just 27 years of age ahead of his scheduled rematch with Nate Diaz which was set for the main event of July 9’s blockbuster UFC 200 from Las Vegas.

After the MMA world blew up in a midst of chaos, UFC president Dana White appeared on Sports Center to clarify the news.

According to White, McGregor has been pulled from his main event spot at UFC 200 due to the fact that he refused to come to Las Vegas to participate in promotional activities for the card.

White confirmed that these promotional responsibilities are mandatory, leading the UFC with no other choice than to pull the Irishman from the card.

As far as retirement goes, the UFC president had no word on whether or not McGregor’s tweet was true.

The “Notorious” one has become one of the fastest stars in sport history over the last few years, but is coming off of a shocking loss to Diaz in a welterweight bout at March 6’s UFC 196.

What do you make of this news?

Have we seen the last of one of the UFC’s most iconic champions?

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