Why Was Jon Jones Suspended And Stripped Of His Title

Jones was accused of running a red light and hitting a car driven by a woman in her twenties. A man matching his description was allegedly seen fleeing the scene on foot before returning to grab cash. The police also found Marijuana in the car.

Jon Jones was initially called in for questioning but an arrest warrant was later issued on felony charges. Although Jones was originally only facing misdemeanor charges, those were upgraded when the woman’s injuries were determined to be a fractured arm and wrist.

Claiming to have suspended Jon Jones for violating the company’s code of conduct, the UFC issued an official statement which read:

Jon Jones was replaced by Daniel Cormier at UFC 187

Being stripped of his title also meant that Jon Jones was pulled out of his title defense against Anthony Johnson at UFC 187. Replacing Jones was his arch-rival Daniel Cormier, who went on to win the vacant light heavyweight title.

Speaking of Jones’’ suspension, Daniel Cormier told Ariel Helwani:

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