UPDATED: Jones returns home after probation hearing which added additional conditions to his probation. Jon Jones will have a hearing before an Albuquerque, New Mexico judge this morning to address a probation violation stemming from a recent traffic stop which resulted in Jones being issued several moving violations including drag racing. Rest assured, it appears […]
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Exos becomes official performance partner of the UFC
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reports that the UFC has signed a one-year deal with physical training, nutrition and physical therapy company Exos, makig it the official performance partner of the company. You may recall that it forged the agreement with the company last year as part of a new Athlete Marketing and Development program. […]
Jon Jones arrested for violating probation
TMZ Sports reports that Jon Jones was taken into custody by police in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a violation of his probation. Jones was cited for drag racing last week and a judge had issued a warrant for his arrest as a result. TMZ reports that Jones turned himself in to the Abuquerque police department […]
Jon Jones stopped for alleged drag racing
TMZ first reported that Jon Jones was cited for drag racing and 4 other moving violations on March 24th according to Albuquerque police. TMZ obtained the video of Jones being stopped by the police. It was quite clear from the video that Jones was agitated by the police questioning. Jones appeared on The MMA Hour […]
Cyborg makes promotion debut at UFC 198
Cris “Cyborg” Justino will make her UFC debut at UFC 198 on May 14th. The former Strikeforce champion and current Invicta FC featherweight champ will face Leslie Smith at a catchweight of 140 pounds. The UFC made the announcement Monday morning. In the UFC 198 main event, Febricio Werdum will defend his UFC heavyweight title […]