UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones turned himself in to Albuquerque (NM) police. Jones made bond and was released Monday night. Jones is facing felony charge in connection to a hit-and-run incident that he was allegedly involved in Sunday morning in Albuquerque.
Witnesses tell police that Jones fled the crash that hospitalized a pregnant woman but he came back to grab a large amount of cash from the car. Officers later found marijuana in a pipe in the car.
Source: ESPN
The UFC strawweight Division just keeps getting better and better. A little less then an hour ago the UFC announced the signing of Michelle “the karate hottie” Waterson.
Waterson who is (12-4) was one of InvictaFC’s biggest standouts. Waterson is a former atomweight champion under the invictaFC banner. She dropped her title back in December to Herica Tiburcio.
Waterson is expected to make her UFC debut sometime this summer against an unnamed opponent (Ariel Hawani of MMA fighting confirms)
What do you guys think about this announcement? I’m personally ecstatic and think the Karate hottie will do the UFC proud. Sound off in the comments and let us know
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Jon Jones has officially been named as a suspect in a hit-and-run investigation.
“Yes, he is the suspect and we’re hoping that he will contact us to give us his side of the story,” said Simon Drobik, Albuquerque Police Department spokesman to MMAFighting.com. Drobik squashed the rumors that cocaine was found in the rental car. However, according to Brett Okamoto, a marijuana pipe was found in the car.
This weekend a woman was struck in a hit-and-run and Jones was identified by an officer fleeing on foot.
According to several, Jones hadn’t been heard from in well over 24 hours. His manager calmed the rumors that Jones’ planned UFC 187 fight with Anthony Johnson was off, saying he’s not heard anything like that as of yet.
UFC released the following statement:
“We are aware that the Albuquerque Police Department is interested in speaking to Jon Jones regarding his possible involvement in a motor vehicle accident. We are in the process of gathering facts and will reserve further comment until more information is available.”
Source: WrestlingINC.com
It was reported earlier today on various news sites that UFC light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones was involved in a hit and run accident involving a middle age women in Albuquerque New Mexico. The women was sent to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. It was also reported that drugs were found at the scene but that rumor was not confirmed.
It is now being said via mma fighting that the Albuquerque PD is looking to question Jones about the incident, however Jones’ whereabouts are unknown. At this moment he is not being looked at as a suspect. This is what the Albuquerque PD had to say about the matter
We can not confirm that Jon Jones was involved in a H&R traffic accident from this morning. The investigation is ongoing.
Jones is scheduled to defend his title next month at UFC 187 against Anthony Rumble Johnson but it is now believed that the fight is in jeopardy.
This wouldn’t be the first time Jones has be in a troublesome situustion. Earlier this year be tested postive for cocaine following his bout with Daniel Cormier. This sent the champion to rehab but he shortly checked himself out after just 24 hours.
It should also be noted that Jones was not penalized for testing “dirty” and many fans feel that he should be stripped of the title especially if he was directly involved in this hit and run. I may not be found of Jones but to me it seems like he needs help and I sincerely hope he gets it.
Only time will tell what will happen with this situation. We here at WNB will keep you all updated on the matter so keep checking back for updates.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
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F4WOnline reports that while there is no deal in place for a Ronda Rousey VS Stephanie McMahon match, there is said to be an understanding between the two sides that they want the match to take place at WrestleMania 32.
According to Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE has wanted to do the match between Rousey and Stephanie since Rousey attended the 2014 SummerSlam pay-per-view when the 4 Horsewomen helped Stephanie with her ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
There are many factors to be worked out in order for Rousey to compete in a WWE ring due to her being under contract with UFC, if UFC would even consider it. With that said the Rousey VS Stephanie singles match could easily end up being something like The Rock VS Triple H with Rousey and Stephanie in their corners.
Source: F4WOnline via WrestlingINC.com
Ronda Rousey tweeted about her WrestleMania moment with The Rock, saying we’re just gettin’ started. The Rock responded to her tweet. Below is both tweets from them:
it was reported via WrestlingInc.com that UFC Women’s Battemweight Champion Ronda Rousey will be in attendance for WM31, along with fellow UFC fighters Shayna Baszler and Jeasamyn Duke and thier training partner Marina Shafir.
The last WWE event the girls attended together was Summerslam last summer and they even helped Stephanie McMahon with the ALS Ice Bucket Challange.
One question remains though, are the 4Horsewomen just attending as fans or could it be something more??? Only time will tell.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Early Wednesday Brizilian news outlet “Combate” ran a story in which Cris Cyborg said the following: “Your excuses for not fighting me are falling almost as fast as you will when I get you in the cage – stop with the reckless steroid allegations- I am clean! You know I have passed multiple test, including random testing- lets do Olympic random testing you and I- like Mayweather/Pacquiao- and one less excuse for you to hide behind – Lorenzo signed me- I’m back and coming for you – but you will either retire to movies or run to 125 like you ran from me at 145- you will never be the best until you fight the best- step up- it takes two to scrap- don’t be scared- the fans see me coming and you talking- have some respect for the fans- it’s embarrassing how you will go up in weight to fight Gina or Leila but not me- regardless I’m coming for you- make an effort instead of just hiding behind excuses – you may have 99 excuses not to fight me – but not being in the UFC ain’t one”.
Once that story was published various news sights ran rapid with the news and since then the huge story has been confirmed by UFC president Dana White durring an interview on UFC tonight on Wednesday night.
The deal in place is a contract with the UFC’s partner company Zuffa. What does this mean exactly? It means that alltgough the contract is signed doesn’t mean she’ll automatically get a crack at Rousey or even fight in the UFC
wether we’ll see cyborg in the UFC depends on if she can cut weight to 135. Cyborg apparently walks around at 175 on a regular basis but competes at 145 in the featherweight division for invictaFC. The deal with Zuffa had apparently been in place ahead of Cyborg’s title defense at Invicta11 this past Febuary.
Cyborg is still set to defend her featherweight title once more this July so it’s likely she won’t debut as a 135 fighter till earlier 2016. As far as her arche memisis Ronda Rousey she is set to defend her title at UFC 190 on August 1st against undefeated challenger Bethe Corriea in Brazil.
So guys what do you think of the news? Are you excited? Could this mean we’ll finally be getting the matchup that’s been years in the making of Rousey vs Cyborg?
Let us know what you think in the comments.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Ronda Rousey appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night. During the appearance she demonstrated the Infamous Armbar on Jimmy
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