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It has been a hectic past week in the crazy world of MMA, with Jones’s reduced sentence and the presser for UFC 229, so lets delve into the matrix.
Jones returns
Finally Jon Jones got his verdict and it came with mixed reactions from the MMA world.
It’s difficult to express myself at this moment but I can definitely say my heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation. I want to thank all of you who have stood by me during the toughest stretch of my life.
— BONY (@JonnyBones) September 20, 2018
It has meant the world to me and always will. But now is the time to shift the focus front and center to the road ahead. Greatness is what I’m chasing and the path to reclaiming my throne is now officially open. Comeback Season begins now
— BONY (@JonnyBones) September 20, 2018
Turns out Jones typically found a way through, with a stipulation that no one has ever used before.
https://twitter.com/iainkidd/status/1042565971590959105
https://twitter.com/iainkidd/status/1042566252445794304
https://twitter.com/iainkidd/status/1042567027670614017
This is why he is considered by many the GOAT.
Many fighters were very welcoming of the decision.
Felicidades @JonnyBones !! Happy for you bro! #iluhju https://t.co/xxncwTyKDP
— Peoples Champ (@YoelRomeroMMA) September 20, 2018
👊🏾 @JonnyBones https://t.co/EkbTZ2ySGq
— #Bellator271 @CrisCyborg.Com Returns Nov 12th (@criscyborg) September 20, 2018
Congratulations @jonnybones I’m really glad u are back! @dc_mma is aiming for Brock.. so let’s give the fans another legendary fight for the belt 👊🏻 @ufc @danawhite @ Allstars Training… https://t.co/bVhqjxZmLG
— Alexander Gustafsson (@AlexTheMauler) September 20, 2018
Some fighters were however not very impressed with the decision.
No shade to JJ but no one is surprised by this arbitrary decision , USADA is steadily losing respect in the fight community to the point of questioning why they even exist 🤨 https://t.co/AhVmwBvBEr
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) September 20, 2018
Now I understand #usada is n.1 bullshit people.
To much politics.— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) September 20, 2018
U$ADA
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) September 20, 2018
I’m going to cry https://t.co/glsEl0ojDa
— FILTHY (@FilthyTomLawlor) September 19, 2018
The Presser
Finally Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor were locked in the same room together, and it made for some fireworks.
Well that is definitely one side of the story, @TheNotoriousMMA 😅. pic.twitter.com/YvFKW31eOj
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) September 20, 2018
Conor tried his best high school bully impression.
https://twitter.com/MMA_Relevant/status/1042898932634808320
my favorite moment from the UFC 229 Press Conference pic.twitter.com/qdypxhMl3T
— E. Casey Leydon (@ekc) September 21, 2018
— E. Casey Leydon (@ekc) September 21, 2018
Khabib had his moments as well.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn-7z1WA0hB/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again
Conor might have stepped a line too far
Khusein Khaliev, a Chechen fighter, sent out a stern warning to Conor, for bringing up their leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
After McGregor brought up Chechen dictator Kadyrov at the #UFC229 presser, Khusein Khaliev (a fighter who reps Kadyrov’s fight club) threatened the Irishman online. Here is one quote:
“You will have to answer for your words. I recommend you apologize as soon as possible” pic.twitter.com/OZsv6THymV
— Karim Zidan | كريم زيدان (@ZidanSports) September 23, 2018
Eryk Anders found the funny side of defeat
Eryk Anders might have lost in a gutsy yet gruesome fight against Thiago Santos, but he seemed to take the L lightly.
Not gonna lie, I haven’t been that tired since my wedding night
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) September 23, 2018
GSP doesn’t mind being not PC
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9e4JGnXZF/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again
Imagine if it was Jon Jones..
Cerrone back to doing what he does best
Donald Cerrone might be a doubt for his much anticipated bout with Mike Perry.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJoZ9DgW2P/?taken-by=cowboycerrone
Activities like these, might be the reason why Cowboy finds himself in these situations.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9Nvqtgdgm/?taken-by=cowboycerrone
Logan Paul ‘checkmates’ Dana White
damn. you’re thinking real simple D.
“he would get hurt badly”
you let CM fight. stop acting like you do it for the sport. paycheck = fight. you have no idea what I’m capable of. https://t.co/LzKi4tJi6f
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) September 21, 2018
Tony Ferguson takes training to a new dimension
If you thought you had seen enough..
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMIvuHHfsV/?taken-by=tonyfergusonxt
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEqHD2n-ZJ/?taken-by=tonyfergusonxt
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKyxMBnfeH/?taken-by=tonyfergusonxt
Tony showcases his inner Spidey Sense.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoGgokiH9J7/?taken-by=tonyfergusonxt
Can anyone hate this crazy warrior?
Nate Diaz introduces ‘Superfighter devision’
Nate Diaz has introduced his own division it seems.
I’m Happy to announce that I’m bringing a new weight devision to the Ufc
I’ll be fighting the main event November 3rd in nyc against Dustin Poirier for the first ever 165lb belt superfighter devision
I’m happy to be apart of history @ufc @danawhite— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) September 26, 2018
and ‘The Diamond’ Dustin Poirier will share the octagon in the monumental clash.
Its been a long journey but here we are. NYC 1st ever 165lb Title in the UFC! #THEREWILLBEBLOOD #THUGJITSU
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) September 26, 2018
Ariel Helwani reacted to the shakedown of the UFC divisions.
Nate and Dustin: that’s it, we’re fighting for the 165-pound belt at MSG and that’s all there is to it.
UFC: pic.twitter.com/COD7YLl5od
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) September 26, 2018
And, that’s a wrap for now.
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