MMA Fighting reports further on the Jon Jones drug test and how the news of his positive test came to light. The Nevada State Athletic Commission remains a little vague on the reasons it tested Jones for a recreational drug not banned outside of competition. Bob Bennett on why Jones was tested for a recreational […]
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Reebok issues statement in support for Jones
Reebok issued a statement yesterday in support of UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones. The UFC clothing partner recently signed an individual sponsor deal with Jones. Via MMA Junkie: “We commend Jon for taking the necessary steps to address this issue, and we will support him in any way we can. The status of Jon’s […]
Jon Jones enters drug rehab
Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports reports that Jon Jones has entered a drug treatment facility for what may be an addiction to cocaine. Jones failed a Nevada State Athletic Commission drug test on December 4th testing positive for benzoylecgonine which is the main metabolite in cocaine. Clearly, Jones’ entrance into drug treatment confirms that the […]
Jones tops UFC 182 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the UFC 182 salaries that were disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Jon Jones topped the list of salaries making $500,000 despite no win bonus. Via MMA Junkie: Champ Jon Jones: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Daniel Cormier: $90,000 Donald Cerrone: $140,000 (includes $70,000 win bonus) def. Myles Jury: $16,000 Brad […]
UFC 182: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the much anticipated fight between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. Jones dominates Cormier In one of the most anticipated fights in some time, Jon Jones dominated Daniel Cormier. It was clear that as the fight progressed, Cormier looked like he lost […]