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Jon Jones May Look To Get UFC 214 Decision ‘Overturned’

Jon Jones has once again recaptured his light heavyweight crown, and now he may look to get the UFC 214 decision ‘overturned’. UFC 214 seems so long ago when, in fact, it just happened in July of 2017. Jones returned from his first imposed USADA suspension on that night to defeated Daniel Cormier via third-round […]

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Jon Jones has once again recaptured his light heavyweight crown, and now he may look to get the UFC 214 decision ‘overturned’.

UFC 214 seems so long ago when, in fact, it just happened in July of 2017. Jones returned from his first imposed USADA suspension on that night to defeated Daniel Cormier via third-round head kick. Everything seemed to be back to normal. Jones was once again the reigning 205 pound king.

Just a few days later, however, it was announced that Jones had failed a pre-fight drug test for Turinabol.

As a result of his second failed test, Jones was given another suspension. The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) also changed the result of Jones’ win to a no-contest. Jones was cleared by the CSAC to fight Alexander Gustafsson last Saturday night (Dec. 29, 2018) in UFC 232’s main event. USADA ruled that a recent test result that showed “atypical” findings did not show new usage of Turinabol.

Because of these new revelations from USADA and the CSAC, Jones believes he has been wrongfully accused this entire time. And he will seek to get his original win over Cormier overturned.

Jones On Getting UFC 214 Overturned

“From what I understand, this stuff [Turinabol] can lay in your body for over seven years,” Jones said at the UFC 232 post-fight press conference. “And from what I understand, when I fought the first time with Daniel Cormier, there was never a short-term metabolite found. There was no mid-term metabolite found. There’s only a long-term metabolite found. So who says this hasn’t been in my body since who knows how long? Maybe seven years ago? That’s why I’m looking at trying to get my first DC fight overturned.“

Jones doesn’t completely discount “DC’s” accomplishments. He just believes Cormier has no right to call himself the light heavyweight champion. “DC” never was, according to Jones.

“He was never the light heavyweight champion, he never beat me, Jones said. This has been my era since 2011. I want to make that loud and clear. DC is no champ-champ. You talk about asterisks next to my name? There’s always going to be an asterisk next to the idea of him being a champ-champ.”

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Who Should Jon Jones Fight In His Return To The UFC?

USADA announced on Wednesday that former UFC light light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has seen a big reduction in his suspension for testing positive for banned substances after UFC 214. As a second-time offender of the USADA program, Jones could hav…

USADA announced on Wednesday that former UFC light light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has seen a big reduction in his suspension for testing positive for banned substances after UFC 214. As a second-time offender of the USADA program, Jones could have received a 48-month suspension, but an independent arbitrator reviewed the case and reduced the […]

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Six Reasons Why Dana White Dislikes Tyron Woodley

Six reasons why Dana White dislikes Tyron Woodley.

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Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley successfully defended his title against Darren Till at UFC 228. The “Chosen One” submitted the hyped younger fighter in the second round, in so doing becoming the current longest-reigning UFC champion.

Woodley first captured the welterweight strap at UFC 201 when he bum-rushed then-champion Robbie Lawler with his patented and thunderous right hand. Since winning the title, the “Chosen One” has defended it four times.

However, not all is good with the UFC’s longest-reigning current champ. Woodley has drawn much criticism from UFC President Dana White. As a result, MMA fans have developed a mostly derogatory relationship with Woodley due to White’s attitude. For the most part, MMA fans go as Dana goes.

That being said, the UFC has a champion in Woodley who is active and doesn’t run from fights. So why does it seem that White flat-out dislikes Woodley? Only White knows the truth behind the beef, but we here at LowkickMMA are pragmatic, so we have compiled a list:

Check out our six reasons why Dana White dislikes Woodley.

He Knows His Worth

Perhaps the reason why UFC President Dana White doesn’t seem to like Woodley is that the “Chosen One” knows his worth.

It’s no secret Dana gets along better with the fighters he can rein in and bully to a certain degree. Although very much a company man, Woodley isn’t that guy that White can manipulate. Quite the opposite is true, as a matter of fact.

Woodley is an active champion, defending his title whenever he is healthy and against all comers. That being said, Woodley has passion projects he has been working on these last couple years, and he won’t let anything get in the way of.

Woodley is 36 years old, however, so his fighting career is most likely winding down. Perhaps he will find success as a rapper or more likely as an actor. Either way, Woodley knows his worth, whatever it is.

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Jon Jones Teases Comeback Unlike ‘Anything You’ve Ever Seen’

Jon Jones is hinting at an absolutely massive UFC return.

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It’s that time of year when Jon Jones teases his latest MMA comeback.

The troubled MMA legend has been on the sidelines since last August. Jones tested positive for anabolic steroid Turinabol prior to his UFC 214 win over Daniel Cormier. The failure was his second such infraction under the UFC’s current anti-doping program.

Precious little information about his case with USADA has been revealed since. Rumors have been swirling he will return soon, however, due to him getting off with a one-year suspension. Jones is fueling those rumors with a passion.

“Bones” recently tweeted about his journey. He promised fans they have never seen what is coming next:

Every part of the journey matters. Triumphs and setbacks all combine to make the climb what it is supposed to be. My feet are dug in and I have clear motivation as to what I’m going after and why. I promise you’ve never seen anything like what’s coming

Jones has been rumored to be returning to face longtime rival Alexander Gustafsson at November’s UFC 230. None of that has been confirmed due to his ongoing issues with USADA.

Jones is still considered to be MMA’s greatest fighter by many. He remains the only man to defeat current UFC double champion Daniel Cormier.

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USADA Tests Jon Jones For First Time Of 2018

Former light heavyweight champ Jon Jones has been tested by USADA for the first time of 2018.

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Although his future is very much up in the air, former two-time light heavyweight champ Jon Jones has been tested by USADA for the first time in 2018.

Jones is still unable to compete due to his failed drug test in connection with July 2017’s UFC 214.

However, in a recent Instagram post published this week, “Bones” can be seen hitting the mitts in his garage. Jones was also noticeably bulkier in the post. Thislead some people to speculate his return is perhaps imminent.

View Jones’ Instagram post here:

USADA has listed Jones on the Athlete Test History Section of their official website. This is the first time Jones’ name has appeared on the site for 2018.

Could ‘Bones” Be Innocent?

Whether or not Jones’ first test of the year is any barometer of a return remains to be seen. The UFC’s Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky was the last representative to speak on the matter. He did so on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

 “It would not make a lot of sense for an individual, a UFC athlete, especially a championship contender like Jon Jones who knew, ‘I’m tested quite regularly in this program’ – it would not make a lot of sense that that would be your drug of choice if you’re trying to cheat.

“I think it’s come out after the fact that USADA did another test on Jon a month or two months after his positive test, and he was negative. So that would be indicative that the prohibited substance entered his system sometime after July 7th or 8th, and that was likely a pretty small amount and that cleared his system pretty quickly.”

“Again, who knows where it plays out? But on the surface of things, at this point in the game with that type of information out there, it wouldn’t indicate intentional use. That could be wrong. I don’t know that definitively, and we’ll see how this plays out.”

As Jones continues to ride the sidelines MMA just keeps moving along. But adding’Bones’ the return of Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor makes for a heck of a nice trifecta.

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Jon Jones Says Public ‘Will Never Understand’ His Hardship

Jon Jones is back playing the victim again. Will it ever stop?

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One year seems like a lifetime in mixed martial arts.

Just ask former two-time UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

When the news broke this time last year that Jones had tested positive for the anabolic steroid Turinabol in a sample collected the day of weigh-ins for UFC 214, the entire MMA world came to a screeching halt. What should have been Jones’ crowning achievement quickly became his latest nightmare.

Jones is now facing up to a four-year suspension for his second USADA violation, an outcome the 31-year-old is still waiting to be settled. Conversely, his longtime rival Daniel Cormier has soared to new heights in Jone’s absence. “DC” not only reclaimed the light heavyweight title due to Jones’ ban but became the first fighter in history to simultaneously hold both the light heavyweight & heavyweight straps when he knocked out Stipe Miocic in the first round of their main event fight at UFC 226 earlier this month.

Last weekend was the anniversary of UFC 214, a night that will live in infamy for Jones. But the youngest light heavyweight champion in history wants everyone to know that he will be back and better than ever in due time, posting an emotional update of what he’s been doing the last year on Instagram.

“Time has a way of putting things into perspective. One year ago today I knocked out Daniel Cormier to reclaim my light heavyweight title. It was the culmination of all the sacrifice and hard work put in on the road back to where I truly know I belong. That’s at the top…the only place I’ve ever dreamed of being. Turns out it wasn’t a forever moment but a fleeting one as two weeks later I find out on TMZ of all places my title has been stripped and I’m suspended once again.

“To go from the spotlight to darkness, and have everything taken away from me again was a hardship the public will never truly understand. It bent me but did not break me and I had to learn to fight in a different way. I’ve spent the last year living right and getting healthy, but much of that work was spent correcting and repairing my mental space. Call it weakness if you will but even the toughest individuals need assistance getting back on track.

“I’ll be back, and when I am it will be a more complete version than the world has ever seen. You have to turn the lemons life gives you into lemonade, and you have to take time to sit back and enjoy it. The struggles don’t define you. It’s how you handle them that determines who you are. Be good, enjoy the day and God bless.”

You can read Jones complete Instagram post here:

Time has a way of putting things into perspective. One year ago today I knocked out Daniel Cormier to reclaim my light heavyweight title. It was the culmination of all the sacrifice and hard work put in on the road back to where I truly know I belong. That’s at the top…the only place I’ve ever dreamed of being. Turns out it wasn’t a forever moment but a fleeting one as two weeks later I find out on TMZ of all places my title has been stripped and I’m suspended once again. To go from the spotlight to darkness, and have everything taken away from me again was a hardship the public will never truly understand. It bent me but did not break me and I had to learn to fight in a different way. I’ve spent the last year living right and getting healthy, but much of that work was spent correcting and repairing my mental space. Call it weakness if you will but even the toughest individuals need assistance getting back on track. I’ll be back, and when I am it will be a more complete version than the world has ever seen. You have to turn the lemons life gives you into lemonade, and you have to take time to sit back and enjoy it. The struggles don’t define you. It’s how you handle them that determines who you are. Be good, enjoy the day and God bless.

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