Fans, media, heck, the UFC are still processing the fact that Jon Jones has been forced to pull out of his UFC 200 main-event with Daniel Cormier after he failed an out of competition drug test.
In a stunning turn of events, the planned main-event for the UFC blockbuster event has been cancelled after Jones was flagged for a random drug test sampled on June 16th by UFC's drug testing partners, USADA.
As a result, the returning Brock Lesnar will headline the card opposite Mark Hunt in a scheduled three-round fight.
Light-heavyweight champion Cormier was present during the emergency press conference where he was visibly distraught, and can you blame him? Check out the video below for his reaction, courtesy of BT Sport:
UFC President Dana White didn't look best pleased, either.
It would seem nearly impossible for the promotion to scramble around for a replacement, though several fighters have offered their services.
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Jones is expected to face the media at 4:30pm UK time to address the situation. Stay tuned for further updates.
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