Great to see Jones back. The Gus fight makes sense since DC is busy at the moment. Timing would be perfect for a 3rd DC fight (which DC would want as a final shot at Jones prior to retirement). The stars are lining up perfectly for this.
The MMA thread
- Thread starter Fortitude
- Start date
Gotta disagree on this buddy, its shocking how the UFC and most combat sports let blatant cheats back in with open arms, the entire UFC hall of fame is PED abusers. Someone like DC would have a perfect record if not for Jones. His first win vs DC not comes into question etc... We all know what will happen, JJ will come back beat DC and down the line feck up again. It's kind of sad imho. Should be a lifetime ban. This is a sport where one guy can legit kill the other guy and allowing people 2nd 3rd chances for PED's is completely unfair imho.
Its a pity because his career to me and many now means just about as much as Royce Gracies or Ken Shamrocks... nothing.
Its not a big deal for me given that a good number of UFC fighters were probably sneaking in some sort of PED here and there over the years, so all things said, the field of play would've been relatively even for most participants.
As for Jones, I don't know anyone who thinks any of his victories were based on PED use. Irrespective of the drama, he is a complete fighter and probably the best ever.
He's an animal and probably the best fighter ever imho, but it's tainted. I mean PED's or no PED's that kick was putting DC out imho but its always there hanging over him. I agree not just UFC but all sports are sneaking PED's etc.. but accusations are nothing without proof and Jones is one of the ones whose been caught. Fwiw my feelings on Canelo, Sharapova for example are exactly the same.
True, although I don't harbor much in the way animosity towards Jones since MMA fighting is his livelihood and he does need to work at some point. The UFC on the other hand do bear some degree of responsibility since while Jones may not fight DC again right away - because DC is scheduled to fight Brock Lesnar, who showed up to his fight against Mark Hunt looking like he was juiced to the gills. They are more than happy to expedite Lesnar's return to the octagon for their own financial reasons without batting an eyelid to the idea that most WWE stars are likely marinating in regular PED use.
But at the end of the day I am an MMA fan and welcome Jones, GSP, Lesnar and anyone else back, as the UFC seem to be struggling keep their best fighters gainfully employed.
Lesnar is another one. He shouldn't ever be allowed in the octagon again imho.
But I agree, they certainly level up the fighting standard and Jones in particular is great entertainment.
They should just let them all juice. Then Belfort would be champion again 
I’m all for this. Bring back Ubereem!!They should just let them all juice. Then Belfort would be champion again
It's one way to even the playing field, possibly the only way tbh.They should just let them all juice. Then Belfort would be champion again
If I'm following this right, Jones submitted 14 supplements for testing. None of them were found to be tainted...
In the final report, USADA say they don't believe he's purposely intended to take anything.
Have they given a reason they believe it was an accident, and what the source of the banned substance was?
I can kind of get them reducing his sentence for snitching. It sounds to me like part of the deal they've made is to pretend they believe he's innocent in exchange for the information.
In the final report, USADA say they don't believe he's purposely intended to take anything.
Have they given a reason they believe it was an accident, and what the source of the banned substance was?
I can kind of get them reducing his sentence for snitching. It sounds to me like part of the deal they've made is to pretend they believe he's innocent in exchange for the information.
I thought the ruling by the independent arbiter handling the case made a lot of sense when he said “the violation was not intended nor could it have enhanced his performance". That's the impression I got from the beginning.
-
On what basis have they said this though? Have they identified the source of the banned substance? He submitted 14 supplements for testing, presumably hoping one of them would get him off, and none of them were found to be tainted.
Combine his testosterone levels pre-ufc182, hiding from usada under a cage for 8 hours, the first failed test, and the 2nd failed test, I can't believe anyone would seriously believe he wasn't juicing for his last fight.
I don't know, but I'm guessing the guy who is in charge of the arbitration case has access to far more information (including experts) than the average MMA journo commenting about it.
Jones himself, given his past drama, would be exceptionally thick to take something that wouldn't be in his system long enough to make a difference at a time when he was going to be extensively tested for PEDs. Doesn't add up.
When is press conference for Khabib-McGregor?
today at 5pm (NYC time)
10pm irish time.
Ta
Is it live on Youtube ?
Thanks
Buffering..
Glenn Robinson has passed away. RIP.
https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/blackzilians-founder-glenn-robinson-dead
https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/blackzilians-founder-glenn-robinson-dead
Michael or Bruce?
So, who’s late you think?
feck sake how long before it starts.
Connor probably out buying a coat made of Unicorn fur before he makes his entrance an hour later than intended. Better get a move on tho.
feck this I'm out
fecking ridiculous come on!!!
its on now
I like Connor's suit.
Is McCnuty high?
Classic ConorGod I hate CM sometimes
McGregor is pissed
fecking embarrassing.
A proper Irish Ambasssador
Is Conor drunk?
Conor is drunk hahahaha no doubt about it.
What kind of fecking questions are these
Conor trying too hard, you can tell no fans has pissed him off.
Plus he's half cut lol
Plus he's half cut lol