Fighters and MMA Personalities React to Jon Jones Being Stripped of UFC Title Via Twitter

Following Tuesday evening’s announcement that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones had been stripped of his title and suspended indefinitely due to repeated violations of the organization’s Code of Conduct Policy, fighters took to Twitter to react.

Jones was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident in Albuquerque on Sunday that resulted in injuries to a pregnant motorist. He fled the scene, but later turned himself into law enforcement on Monday after a felony warrant was issued for his arrest.

Jones was scheduled to defend his 205-pound title for a ninth time at UFC 187 on May 23 against top contender Anthony Johnson. Johnson now faces Daniel Cormier for the vacant belt at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

BREAKING: Jon Jones out of #UFC187. @dc_mma steps in to face @Anthony_Rumble for the LHW title. pic.twitter.com/CNne35Nukf

— UFC (@ufc) April 29, 2015

Got a lot of soul searching to do. Sorry to everyone I've let down.

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 29, 2015

Fight is on- Johnson vs Cormier for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship http://t.co/GpezPubr3d

— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) April 29, 2015

I'm gonna keep my mouth closed with everything I just heard and smile lol

— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) April 29, 2015

The @ufc did the right thing. Fucked up situation for sure. I just hope the woman he hit in the car is alright. https://t.co/iKfb9qfB4e

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) April 29, 2015

Best of luck to @JonnyBones ,let people close to u help you make the right choices. We all make mistakes, learn from it & move forward.

— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) April 29, 2015

I am happy that the @UFC released Jones for the simple reason that he will now be able to go back to just being Jon Jones and get some help

— Pat Miletich (@patmiletich) April 29, 2015

Looks like I'm going to have to get my fat ass back in the gym tomorrow. LETS GET IT DC @dc_mma #TeamAKA

— Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) April 29, 2015

Not enormously surprised at the title being stripped but I am at the timing. Strong statement from UFC.

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) April 29, 2015

Great Match up @UFC I can't wait 2 see this one https://t.co/pxQ2QB6jsi

— Quinton Jackson (@Rampage4real) April 29, 2015

The @ufc going to lose a lot of money but much respect for @lorenzofertitta @dc_mma for the making the right decision

— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 29, 2015

Sad day for everyone involved in the @ufc the best fighter in the world is no longer a champion and won't be fighting ANY time soon

— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) April 29, 2015

Jon Jones out!?!?! #UFC187 And my man @dc_mma is in!!! Nako! Cowboy up!! @CowboyWrestling Now that's news!!

— Team Munoz (@team_munoz) April 29, 2015

DC in #UFC187 Yeeeeeaaa!! @dc_mma @ufc @CowboyWrestling @team_munoz

— Mark Muñoz (@mark_munoz) April 29, 2015

Jon is his own person I get that but prevention measures could have been shown and taken in order to get him help before this point

— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) April 29, 2015

Good decision @danawhite @ufc pic.twitter.com/c6R4ab3unu

— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) April 29, 2015

Yea!! @DC_MMA fighting @Anthony_Rumble for the Championship at #UFC187!!

— Mike Quick Swick (@officialswick) April 29, 2015

Proud the @ufc took a stand and did what's right

— Scott jorgensen (@Scottjorgensen) April 29, 2015

They call me mini-jones. Dana should've called me up to fill in for the title shot AJ!

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) April 29, 2015

Stripped and suspended! Damn! That will make you fix shit!

— tim means (@MeansTim) April 29, 2015

God bless my bro @JonnyBones. #thatsall

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 29, 2015

Being a champion isn't just about winning fights. This was the right decision by the @ufc for the sport and for Jon.

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) April 29, 2015

Thank you @ufc and @danawhite good call.

— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) April 29, 2015

@JonnyBones We've all fallen short of the glory of God. Wish you well buddy. God speed.

— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) April 29, 2015

Thoughts&prayers go out to @JonnyBones his family and anyone involved in the accident. Hope he finds the help necessary #recoveryispossible

— Court McGee (@Court_McGee) April 29, 2015

Holy #%^+ !!!!!! https://t.co/Bp9TCQ4uDJ

— Nik Lentz (@NikLentz) April 29, 2015

The champ beat himself… https://t.co/LYfzrTDys4

— Zachary Makovsky (@ZachFunSize) April 29, 2015

All the best to @JonnyBones . l hope he gets his act together. He has the potential to be a huge star of stars. The top is a lonely place.

— Brett Cooper (@BrettCoopermma) April 29, 2015

Sounds a little similar to Johnny Tapia. #RIP Albuquerque, Prize Fighting star, Cocaine addiction. Is it the area or just a coincidence?

— MIKE RICHMAN (@MikeUSMCRichman) April 29, 2015

Happy for @dc_mma he's truly one of the good guys in the sport.Can't wait to see him with that @ufc gold.Gonna be a great night #UFC187

— Gian Villante (@GPVillante) April 29, 2015

Great to see the @ufc take a strong stance on this matter. @JonnyBones is a great fighter but needs to sort his personal life out.

— Elvis Sinosic (@ElvisSinosic) April 29, 2015

The @ufc stripping Jones, and putting @dc_mma against @Anthony_Rumble for the title is a perfect move. Exactly what I'd have done.

— Sean McCorkle (@BigSexyMcCorkle) April 29, 2015

The @ufc made a good decision! @dc_mma vs @Anthony_Rumble is going to be a great scrap! @JonnyBones praying for you to turn things around!

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) April 29, 2015

Oh damn @dc_mma is now fighting @Anthony_Rumble at @ufc ufc 187 im even more excited for the card now

— sheldon westcott (@sheldonwestcott) April 29, 2015

The world is mine.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 29, 2015