Category: Jon Jones

  • Jon Jones refutes claims that he wants to fight Brock Lesnar

    Jon Jones refutes claims that he wants to fight Brock Lesnar

    Earlier this week Jon Jones manager Malki Kawa made waves when he told MMA insider FrontRowBrian that he could see a “super fight happening” between his client (Jones) and Brock Lesnar if both fighters were to prove victorious at next weekend’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas. Jones recently addressed the rumor on Twitter stating […]

  • VIDEO | Chael Sonnen vs. Jon Jones

    VIDEO | Chael Sonnen vs. Jon Jones

    https://youtu.be/y3zi435pTQU Before Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones rematch in the headlining bout of next weekend’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas, watch “Bones” defend his title against Chael Sonnen from UFC 159 in 2013. The Jones and Sonnen bout at UFC 159 came together after “Bones’” camp refused to take a short-notice fight with Chael […]

  • Jon Jones rips Daniel Cormier: ‘He doesn’t have the power to stop me’

    Jon Jones rips Daniel Cormier: ‘He doesn’t have the power to stop me’

    In just one week, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will square off in a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC light heavyweight championship in the main event of the historic UFC 200 card. Since the pair’s last meeting inside the Octagon, Cormier won the vacant light heavyweight championship against Anthony Johnson, and then defended the […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones vs. Mike Tyson showily spar one another

    VIDEO | Jon Jones vs. Mike Tyson showily spar one another

    UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is known for his crafty striking ability. How would the 6’4 mixed martial artist do against the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world Mike Tyson? Tyson, who celebrated his 50th birthday on Thursday, and Jones met for a quick showdown on the streets a while back in […]

  • Jon Jones: I’m not a bad guy, I’ve done some bad things

    Jon Jones: I’m not a bad guy, I’ve done some bad things

    UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones has had his fair share of legal issues. Unfortunately for Jones, his issues ultimately saw him stripped of the UFC light heavyweight championship. Ahead of his UFC 200 fight against Daniel Cormier, UFC President Dana White stated that Jones has embraced the role of the ‘bad guy’ in […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones talks CM Punk and Brock Lesnar fighting in the UFC and if he will ever wrestle in the WWE

    VIDEO | Jon Jones talks CM Punk and Brock Lesnar fighting in the UFC and if he will ever wrestle in the WWE

    Current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was recently a guest on FOX Sports Live with Jay and Dan to promote his fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 200. One of the questions Jones was asked was in regards to WWE stars Brock Lesnar and CM Punk fighting in the […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones talks about idolizing ‘Rampage’ Jackson and shares embarrassing moment meeting him

    VIDEO | Jon Jones talks about idolizing ‘Rampage’ Jackson and shares embarrassing moment meeting him

    UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is set to fight current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier to unify the belts in the main event of UFC 200. Jones recently spoke with the media in a presser for the historic pay-per-view card and was asked about the last fight that he had doubts going […]

  • Jon Jones on UFC 200 training: “I’ve done almost zero weightlifting”

    Jon Jones on UFC 200 training: “I’ve done almost zero weightlifting”

    Prior to Jon Jones’ return to the Octagon in April at UFC 197, the pound for pound kingpin packed on a considerable amount of muscle. Many questioned whether or not this would have a significant impact on Jones’ performance inside the Octagon given that he was carrying so much extra muscle. After his unanimous decision […]

  • Jon Jones: ‘I may have DC call me daddy on fight night’

    Jon Jones: ‘I may have DC call me daddy on fight night’

    Back at UFC 182 in January of 2015, Jon Jones infamously placed his hand on top of Daniel Cormier’s head at the end of the 4th round of their title fight, in a display of disrespect. Now, ahead of their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 200 for the undisputed light heavyweight championship, Jones has a […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones reflects on “childish” feud with Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 200

    VIDEO | Jon Jones reflects on “childish” feud with Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 200

    In just under two weeks, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will finally have their rematch for the UFC light heavyweight championship in the main event of UFC 200 on July 9th. Ahead of the fight, Jones spoke to Jason Whitlock to discuss the fight, as well as his longstanding feud with Daniel Cormier which he […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones answers Snapchat questions: ‘Will you ever fight Conor McGregor?’

    VIDEO | Jon Jones answers Snapchat questions: ‘Will you ever fight Conor McGregor?’

    https://youtu.be/1fCoRy2EXLE UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently answered some questions from fans on Snapchat and had some interesting answers. See what “Bones” has to say about Brock Lesnar’s return to UFC 200 and if he will ever fight UFC featherweight champion, Conor McGregor. Jon Jones is set to face current UFC light heavyweight […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones: “I’m the leader of the winners circle”

    VIDEO | Jon Jones: “I’m the leader of the winners circle”

    https://youtu.be/YhlG678tJJw Ahead of Jon Jones’ scheduled UFC 200 fight with Daniel Cormier for the undisputed light heavyweight championship, Jones appeared on SportsNation to discuss the bout, as well as sharing the UFC spotlight with Conor McGregor. Jones, who never lost his UFC light heavyweight championship inside the Octagon, won the interim light heavyweight championship by […]

  • Jon Jones: Loss in rematch is “major blow” to Daniel Cormier’s legacy

    Jon Jones: Loss in rematch is “major blow” to Daniel Cormier’s legacy

    On July 9th, in the main event of UFC 200, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will square off in one of the most highly anticipated rematches in UFC history for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. While Jones, the youngest UFC champion in history, is looking to reclaim the belt he never lost inside the Octagon, […]

  • Jon Jones wants “any other referee” but John McCarthy

    Jon Jones wants “any other referee” but John McCarthy

    Ahead of Jon Jones’ UFC 200 main event scrap with Daniel Cormier for the undisputed light heavyweight championship, Jon Jones petitioned the NSAC to change the referee for the bout. The NSAC ultimately rejected Team Jones’ proposal, and moved forward with ‘Big’ John McCarthy being the referee for the bout. During a recent media scrum, […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones unlike Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey, doesn’t believe in his own hype

    VIDEO | Jon Jones unlike Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey, doesn’t believe in his own hype

    https://youtu.be/CO6FxIy3sZY Jon Jones has one loss on his record professional record, but many including himself don’t consider it an actual loss. Back in 2009, Jones was disqualified in his fight against Matt Hamill for illegal strikes, awarding Hamill the win, who was brutally beaten by Jones prior to referee Steve Mazzagatti stopping the fight. When […]

  • Jon Jones is no longer interested in fighting at heavyweight

    Jon Jones is no longer interested in fighting at heavyweight

    Current UFC interim light heavyweight title holder and former undisputed champion Jon Jones was recently interviewed by MMAJunkie where he was asked about potentially moving up to the promotions heavyweight division. “Bones”, who once seemed very interested in fighting at heavyweight, is now singing a different tune: “To be honest with you, heavyweight really doesn’t […]

  • VIDEO︱Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier first fight

    VIDEO︱Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier first fight

    https://youtu.be/jETFlZjABL0 Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will rematch in the headlining bout of July’s UFC 200 event for the promotions undisputed light heavyweight title. The bitter rivals first squared off at UFC 182 in January of 2015, with Bones earning the unanimous decision victory over DC (watch the fight in the above video). Jones was […]

  • Jon Jones says he prefers to fight like Floyd Mayweather, a winner, not an entertainer

    Jon Jones says he prefers to fight like Floyd Mayweather, a winner, not an entertainer

    Current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones won the interim title over Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197 convincingly. However, after going five rounds with Saint Preux, who came in on short notice, many were quick to criticize Jones’ performance in the Octagon and wondered if he could have beaten the champion Daniel Cormier […]

  • Jon Jones’ team concerned with referee for Daniel Cormier rematch

    Jon Jones’ team concerned with referee for Daniel Cormier rematch

    At UFC 200 on July 9th, pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones will have the opportunity to reclaim his UFC light heavyweight championship as he fights Daniel Cormier in a title unification bout. Ahead of the fight, Jones’ manager reached out to NAC director Bob Bennett to express his concerns over veteran referee ‘Big’ John […]

  • Daniel Cormier blasts “bum” Jon Jones

    Daniel Cormier blasts “bum” Jon Jones

    Prior to Jon Jones’ UFC 197 interim light heavyweight title fight with Ovince Saint Preux, it had been over a year since Jones was in the Octagon. The fight against OSP was a rather lackluster one, however Jones did win in convincing fashion. Ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Jon Jones at UFC 200, […]

  • Jon Jones shares his thoughts on Brock Lesnar fighting at UFC 200

    Jon Jones shares his thoughts on Brock Lesnar fighting at UFC 200

    Yesterday evening news broke that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar would be returning to the octagon on July 9 in Las Vegas for UFC 200. An opponent for “The Beast” has yet to be named by UFC officials, which has resulted in several fighters taking to social media to campaign for the spot. UFC […]

  • Jon Jones responds to Daniel Cormier’s new heavybag video

    Jon Jones responds to Daniel Cormier’s new heavybag video

    UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier recently posted a humorous video on his social media of his new heavybag that had a beat up Jon Jones printed on it. The current interim light heavyweight champion, Jones, saw the video and reposted it on his own social media with a callous message directed at Cormier. Jones […]

  • VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather talks about plans to meet Jon Jones and fighting Conor McGregor

    VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather talks about plans to meet Jon Jones and fighting Conor McGregor

    Floyd Mayweather is making a lot of noise in the world of mixed martial arts. From claiming to have started this rumor of fighting UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, to his plans for working with MMA talent such as Jon Jones under The Money Team, Mayweather still moves the needle whenever he speaks, tweets, and […]

  • PHOTO | Jon Jones and Floyd Mayweather FaceTime, Jones joining TMT?

    PHOTO | Jon Jones and Floyd Mayweather FaceTime, Jones joining TMT?

    Floyd Mayweather has made it known that he is interested in working with MMA fighters and has mentioned Jon Jones’ name on a few occasions. While Mayweather and UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor have been feeding the hype of a potential mega fight between the two stars, it looks like Mayweather may also be working […]

  • Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone talks about the time he and Jon Jones almost got into real fist fight

    Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone talks about the time he and Jon Jones almost got into real fist fight

    An incident nearly came to blows amongst JacksonWink MMA teammates, Donald Cerrone and Jon Jones a while back, according to “Cowboy.” Cerrone was a guest on the recent episode of “The Fighter and the Kid” podcast and recalled a time that he mentioned Jones’ past party animal side he had to him to the media, […]

  • Jon Jones blasts UFC 198 losers

    Jon Jones blasts UFC 198 losers

    Current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to his Twitter following last night’s UFC 198 pay-per-view event, where he took the following shot at some of the fight cards losing combatants: Man USADA really did a number on some of these guys — BONY (@JonnyBones) May 15, 2016 “Bones” sent out the tweet […]

  • Jon Jones takes a shot at Bellator’s King Mo vs. Phil Davis fight

    Jon Jones takes a shot at Bellator’s King Mo vs. Phil Davis fight

    Prior to last night’s Bellator 154 main event in San Jose, California, a fan asked current UFC interim light heavyweight title holder Jon Jones who he was picking in the fight between “King Mo” and Phil Davis. The pound-for-pound king, “Bones”, responded with the following: Lol neither https://t.co/TVRVoMqsI8 — BONY (@JonnyBones) May 15, 2016 Jones […]

  • Jon Jones says he is busy ‘chasing GOAT status’

    Jon Jones says he is busy ‘chasing GOAT status’

    Current UFC interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will look to once again become the undisputed champion when he faces reigning champion Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 200. Jones posted a message on his Instagram account letting everyone around him know that he will be busy getting ready for his fight on […]