Controversy surrounding Jon Jones again sent the MMA world into mayhem late Tuesday when the 27-year-old was suspended indefinitely by the UFC and stripped of his light heavyweight title . Jones’ (21-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) suspension came as a result of his alleged involvement in a Sunday hit-and-run accident in Albuquerque, N.M., that left a 25-year-old pregnant woman with a broken arm and wrist. He’ll no longer compete in his scheduled bout against Anthony Johnson (19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) next month at UFC 187. Daniel Cormier (15-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) was named Jones’ replacement and will meet “Rumble” for the newly vacant belt.

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