Post by The Rocketmen on Jul 7, 2016 6:41:25 GMT -5
Jon Jones testing positive for an anti-doping test conducted in June. Apparently can still have his B sample tested, but no one is optimistic about it.
Let's talk about this timeline for a second. (from mmajunkie.com) - filled in more as I found them.
Dec. 12, 2008
Three months after his promotional debut at UFC 87, Jones is driving with his now-fiancee, Jessie Moses, and allegedly loses control of a 2001 Subaru on an icy roadway in Ithaca, N.Y. The car slides into two occupied parked cars, damaging the driver’s side mirror of one and forcing the other off the shoulder, according to an accident report obtained by SI.com.
Jan. 18, 2009
Jones, again in the 2001 Subaru with Moses and his newborn daughter, Leah, is cited for unsafe passing in Ithaca after allegedly hitting a car that was attempting to make a left turn. The driver of the opposing car claims he had his turn signal activated; Jones admits he didn’t have his on and acknowledges the car was slowing down. Emergency services are called to the scene, but there are no injuries.
Nov. 24, 2011
Jones is driving a black 2012 Bentley – given as a gift by the UFC – when a cop spots him “drifting,” or intentionally losing traction, around a corner before pulling into the parking lot of an Albuquerque strip club. The Bentley is towed after the cop runs Jones’ license and discovers it’s suspended. Jones is cited for “loss of traction” and driving with a suspended license. The charges are later dropped.
May 19, 2012
Jones is intercepted by Binghamton (N.Y) police after striking a utility pole. He is with two female passengers, who sustain minor injuries in the accident. Jones, allegedly slurring his speech and walking unsteadily, is taken into custody after he “politely refuses” a sobriety test. He’s later fined $1,000, ordered to undergo an alcohol-awareness program, and must install an ignition interlock on his cars. He also receives a six-month suspension of his license.
September 1, 2012
UFC 151, scheduled to occur on September 1, 2012, was cancelled due to Jon Jones declining to fight Chael Sonnen, a last-minute replacement for Dan Henderson. In the 19-year history of the UFC, it was the first card to ever be cancelled. Dana White went on record saying, "this is one of the most selfish, disgusting decisions that doesn't just affect you. This is affecting 16 other lives, their families, kids are going back to school. The list goes on and on of all the things, the money that was spent for fighters to train and the list goes on and on. Like I said, I don't think this is going to make Jon Jones popular with the fans, sponsors, cable distributors, television network executives or other fighters."
April 14, 2014
On April 14, 2014, Jones was accused of writing homophobic slurs to a Swedish man over Instagram. In response, Jones said his phone was stolen and his account was hacked.
Sept. 23, 2014
Jones is fined $50,000 and ordered to perform 40 hours of community service for his role in a brawl with Daniel Cormier in the lobby of Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. The two were there to promote their UFC 178 pay-per-view headliner (though the bout was later pushed back to UFC 182).
Jan. 17, 2015
Jones is fined $25,000 for violating the UFC’s fighter code of conduct when an out-of-competition test in connection with UFC 182 reveals the presence of cocaine. This came AFTER his fight against Daniel Cormier, leading many to believe the results were known prior to the fight and held off to save the fight card. The fight was not overturned.
April 27, 2015
Jones turns himself in to Albuquerque police the same day police officially name him as the lead suspect in a hit-and-run that took place one day earlier. An off-duty police officer spots Jones fleeing from a silver SUV that, according to witnesses, ran a red light in the southeastern part of the city. Other witnesses say a well-dressed black male runs a red light and then runs from the scene before turning back to stuff a handful of cash down his pants and again fleeing. Police find a marijuana pipe and marijuana in the car along with Jones MMA memorabilia and rental-car documents linking Jones to the car. Jones bails himself out of jail shortly after turning himself in.
His upcoming fight, at that time, against Anthony Rumble Johnson is scrapped.
September 29, 2015
On September 29, 2015, Jones plead guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and was subsequently sentenced to up to 18 months of supervised probation. He was authorized to travel for work-related purposes. If Jones can meet all of his conditions, which include 72 separate appearances for charity or youth outreach, he will avoid a felony charge on his record.
April 23, 2016
Jon Jones returns to the octagon with a ring-rust win over Ovince Saint-Preux. Cormier did commentary through the entire fight, complimenting certain parts of Jones' game, while dismantling others with explanations as to why it was a weak performance.
July 6, 2016
Three days removed from UFC 200, arguably the biggest card in UFC history, Jones tests positive for a banned substance and is removed from the event. Cormier loses out on PPV cash and the chance of avenging his loss, and Jones proves once again that he is the villain and possibly one of the greatest wastes of talent in recent sports history.
Let's talk about this timeline for a second. (from mmajunkie.com) - filled in more as I found them.
Dec. 12, 2008
Three months after his promotional debut at UFC 87, Jones is driving with his now-fiancee, Jessie Moses, and allegedly loses control of a 2001 Subaru on an icy roadway in Ithaca, N.Y. The car slides into two occupied parked cars, damaging the driver’s side mirror of one and forcing the other off the shoulder, according to an accident report obtained by SI.com.
Jan. 18, 2009
Jones, again in the 2001 Subaru with Moses and his newborn daughter, Leah, is cited for unsafe passing in Ithaca after allegedly hitting a car that was attempting to make a left turn. The driver of the opposing car claims he had his turn signal activated; Jones admits he didn’t have his on and acknowledges the car was slowing down. Emergency services are called to the scene, but there are no injuries.
Nov. 24, 2011
Jones is driving a black 2012 Bentley – given as a gift by the UFC – when a cop spots him “drifting,” or intentionally losing traction, around a corner before pulling into the parking lot of an Albuquerque strip club. The Bentley is towed after the cop runs Jones’ license and discovers it’s suspended. Jones is cited for “loss of traction” and driving with a suspended license. The charges are later dropped.
May 19, 2012
Jones is intercepted by Binghamton (N.Y) police after striking a utility pole. He is with two female passengers, who sustain minor injuries in the accident. Jones, allegedly slurring his speech and walking unsteadily, is taken into custody after he “politely refuses” a sobriety test. He’s later fined $1,000, ordered to undergo an alcohol-awareness program, and must install an ignition interlock on his cars. He also receives a six-month suspension of his license.
September 1, 2012
UFC 151, scheduled to occur on September 1, 2012, was cancelled due to Jon Jones declining to fight Chael Sonnen, a last-minute replacement for Dan Henderson. In the 19-year history of the UFC, it was the first card to ever be cancelled. Dana White went on record saying, "this is one of the most selfish, disgusting decisions that doesn't just affect you. This is affecting 16 other lives, their families, kids are going back to school. The list goes on and on of all the things, the money that was spent for fighters to train and the list goes on and on. Like I said, I don't think this is going to make Jon Jones popular with the fans, sponsors, cable distributors, television network executives or other fighters."
April 14, 2014
On April 14, 2014, Jones was accused of writing homophobic slurs to a Swedish man over Instagram. In response, Jones said his phone was stolen and his account was hacked.
Sept. 23, 2014
Jones is fined $50,000 and ordered to perform 40 hours of community service for his role in a brawl with Daniel Cormier in the lobby of Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. The two were there to promote their UFC 178 pay-per-view headliner (though the bout was later pushed back to UFC 182).
Jan. 17, 2015
Jones is fined $25,000 for violating the UFC’s fighter code of conduct when an out-of-competition test in connection with UFC 182 reveals the presence of cocaine. This came AFTER his fight against Daniel Cormier, leading many to believe the results were known prior to the fight and held off to save the fight card. The fight was not overturned.
April 27, 2015
Jones turns himself in to Albuquerque police the same day police officially name him as the lead suspect in a hit-and-run that took place one day earlier. An off-duty police officer spots Jones fleeing from a silver SUV that, according to witnesses, ran a red light in the southeastern part of the city. Other witnesses say a well-dressed black male runs a red light and then runs from the scene before turning back to stuff a handful of cash down his pants and again fleeing. Police find a marijuana pipe and marijuana in the car along with Jones MMA memorabilia and rental-car documents linking Jones to the car. Jones bails himself out of jail shortly after turning himself in.
His upcoming fight, at that time, against Anthony Rumble Johnson is scrapped.
September 29, 2015
On September 29, 2015, Jones plead guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and was subsequently sentenced to up to 18 months of supervised probation. He was authorized to travel for work-related purposes. If Jones can meet all of his conditions, which include 72 separate appearances for charity or youth outreach, he will avoid a felony charge on his record.
April 23, 2016
Jon Jones returns to the octagon with a ring-rust win over Ovince Saint-Preux. Cormier did commentary through the entire fight, complimenting certain parts of Jones' game, while dismantling others with explanations as to why it was a weak performance.
July 6, 2016
Three days removed from UFC 200, arguably the biggest card in UFC history, Jones tests positive for a banned substance and is removed from the event. Cormier loses out on PPV cash and the chance of avenging his loss, and Jones proves once again that he is the villain and possibly one of the greatest wastes of talent in recent sports history.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!