Darren Rovell reports that Reebok has terminated the contract of Jon Jones. The news comes on the heels of his suspension from the UFC on Tuesday. BREAKING: Reebok has terminated the contract of UFC fighter Jon Jones effective immediately. — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 29, 2015 Jon Jones becomes 1st athlete to lose two shoe […]
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Jones stripped of title, suspended indefinitely
The UFC announced Tuesday night that it has stripped Light Heavyweight Jon Jones of his title and suspended him indefinitely. Daniel Cormier has stepped in to face Anthony Johnson for the now vacated title at UFC 187. The discipline to Jones comes after his hit and run accident in New Mexico this weekend. Jones fled […]
Warrant issued for Jones for hit and run
An arrest warrant has been issued for UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones as a result of a hit and run incident that occurred on Sunday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The charge indicates that Jones left the scene of an accident involving “death or personal injuries.” There was not a death, but in the three […]
Jon Jones sought by New Mexico police for hit and run incident
MMA Fighting is reporting that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is being sought by Albuquerque Police in connection with a hit and run accident that occurred Saturday night. A police spokesperson for Albuquerque’s police department indicated that Jones is being sought in connection with a woman’s car being struck Sunday morning by another car […]
UFC manager comments on Reebok deal, fight management
In light of Zuffa’s announcement that it has changed the policy through which it will compensate fighters under the Reebok sponsorship deal, a manager of UFC fighters has spoken out about the deal and the sponsorship landscape. Oren Hodak of KO Reps who represents Johny Hendricks, Ovince St. Pierre and Joe Lauzon among others has expressed […]