Category: Jon Jones

  • Jon Jones thanks Conor McGregor for UFC 200 main event slot

    Jon Jones thanks Conor McGregor for UFC 200 main event slot

    Last month Conor McGregor was pulled from his UFC 200 main event slot after refusing to fulfill his media obligations for his fight with Nate Diaz. After a brief scramble, the UFC decided to have Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier fill the main event slot with their highly anticipated rematch for the light heavyweight championship. […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones takes the #RunningManChallenge on social media

    VIDEO | Jon Jones takes the #RunningManChallenge on social media

    [ooyala code=”9sNXJhMzE6aU_bWpmdME53g1y3dXVWYj” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”1600″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] The latest challenge to take over the internet has officially made it to the UFC roster. UFC Pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones took the ‘#RunningManChallenge’ recently, and absolutely killed it! Jones is currently preparing for his UFC 200 rematch with Daniel Cormier for the undisputed UFC light […]

  • Jon Jones’ bold prediction ahead of rematch with Daniel Cormier

    Jon Jones’ bold prediction ahead of rematch with Daniel Cormier

    On July 9th at UFC 200, fight fans will finally see the long awaited rematch between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight championship. This time however, Jones, who currently holds the UFC interim light heavyweight championship, will be coming into the fight as the challenger, while Cormier comes into the fight […]

  • Greg Jackson: Jon Jones would have beat Daniel Cormier at UFC 197

    Greg Jackson: Jon Jones would have beat Daniel Cormier at UFC 197

    When Jon Jones returned to the Octagon at UFC 197 against Ovince Saint Preux, he admitted that he was gun-shy, and hesitant to take advantage of openings throughout the fight. After the fight, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier explained that he believes he would have defeated Jones if he had been able to fight […]

  • PHOTO | UFC title holders 5 years ago today compared to now

    PHOTO | UFC title holders 5 years ago today compared to now

    It’s undeniable that the landscape of the UFC has changed drastically. While fighters such as Jon Jones have remained dominant, fighters such as Georges St. Pierre and Anderson Silva no longer hold UFC titles. In addition, a new era of dominant fighters have emerged, such as UFC flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson. In addition, the UFC […]

  • VIDEO | #TBT Jon Jones tries to punk big brother Arthur Jones and instantly apologizes

    VIDEO | #TBT Jon Jones tries to punk big brother Arthur Jones and instantly apologizes

    Even when you have become a UFC champion, chances are that there will always be someone tougher than you. In this case with Jon Jones, it is his older brother Arthur Jones who happens to be an NFL Super Bowl Champion and currently with the Indianapolis Colts. In this Throwback Thursday video, Jon tries to […]

  • Jon Jones plans to “Rumble” after UFC 200 fight with “DC”

    Jon Jones plans to “Rumble” after UFC 200 fight with “DC”

    This past weekend, Jon Jones earned the UFC’s interim light heavyweight title by defeating Ovince Saint Preux via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 197. Earlier today, UFC president Dana White announced that July’s blockbuster UFC 200 event would be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between current champ Daniel Cormier […]

  • Dana White says Conor McGregor knew the deal for UFC 200

    Dana White says Conor McGregor knew the deal for UFC 200

    Even with Conor McGregor nowhere in sight for the UFC 200 press conferences taking place, a lot of questions are still coming up about “The Notorious.” Many were shocked last week when the UFC announced that they had to pull McGregor off the significant UFC 200 card in July after “The Notorious” refused to take […]

  • Jon Jones goes off on Daniel Cormier at UFC 200 press conference

    Jon Jones goes off on Daniel Cormier at UFC 200 press conference

    Earlier today it was announced that a UFC light heavyweight title fight rematch between current champ Daniel Cormier and interim title holder Jon Jones would headline July’s blockbuster UFC 200 event in Las Vegas. The two bitter rivals were in attendance at today’s UFC 200 press conference and it didn’t take long for things to get […]

  • Jon Jones reveals a shocking family matter occurred the week of UFC 197

    Jon Jones reveals a shocking family matter occurred the week of UFC 197

    Many people thought that Jon Jones looked a bit lackluster in his return to the Octagon against Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197. While Jones and his team associate having the short-notice change of opponent play a part in the fight, Jones also revealed a troubling matter that may have also been a major distraction […]

  • Coach: ‘I don’t think Jon Jones will ever take a short notice fight again’

    Coach: ‘I don’t think Jon Jones will ever take a short notice fight again’

    Jon Jones has gotten a bit of flack for his performance against Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197. “OSP” stepped in on three weeks notice when Jones’ original opponent Daniel Cormier was forced out of their bout due to an injury. Jones’ wrestling coach Izzy Martinez attributed part of the lackluster performance due to the […]

  • Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones 2 headlines UFC 200

    Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones 2 headlines UFC 200

    July’s UFC 200 event in Las Vegas has a new main event! Current UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will rematch interim UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in the headlining bout of this summer’s blockbuster event. The news was first reported during a telecast of “Good Morning America” on Wednesday morning. “UFC 200 has been, […]

  • UFC 197 medical suspensions: Jon Jones facing long layoff

    UFC 197 medical suspensions: Jon Jones facing long layoff

    This past Saturday at UFC 197, Jon Jones made his return to the Octagon against Ovince Saint Preux. Jones defeated Saint Preux via unanimous decision to claim the interim light heavyweight championship. With Jones’ win many were expecting the UFC to book Jones vs. DC II at UFC 200 to replace McGregor vs Diaz II, […]

  • VIDEO | NSFW – Fan makes hysterical Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier ‘P*ssy’ remix

    VIDEO | NSFW – Fan makes hysterical Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier ‘P*ssy’ remix

    Do you ever think Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier could collaborate on anything together? Well they have a hilarious new single out but still never stepped anywhere near each other to bring the music alive. Check out this hilarious song remix made by a talented fan that has a lot of their media sound bites […]

  • Greg Jackson: Powerlifting is a problem for Jon Jones

    Greg Jackson: Powerlifting is a problem for Jon Jones

    In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones defeated Ovince Saint Preux to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. While Jones seemed extremely gun-shy throughout the fight, he explained post-fight that the late change of opponents threw him off, and he would look better when he fought Daniel Cormier. While Jones stated that […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones dances when he hears he broke Ovince Saint Preux’s arm

    VIDEO | Jon Jones dances when he hears he broke Ovince Saint Preux’s arm

    Here's Jon Jones' reaction to finding out one of his kicks may have broken OSP's arm. pic.twitter.com/HB9qT84K2c — Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) April 24, 2016 Jon Jones was able to win the UFC interim light heavyweight title by beating Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197 in the main event over the weekend. In the process of […]

  • Jon Jones defends his performance against “OSP”

    Jon Jones defends his performance against “OSP”

    Jon Jones returned to the octagon this past Saturday in Las Vegas, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Ovince Saint Preux in the main event of UFC 197, capturing the promotions interim light heavyweight title in the process. “Bones” five-round decision victory over “OSP” was not what some fans and analysts had expected. […]

  • VIDEO | A rascally Jon Jones joyrides Las Vegas streets following win over Ovince Saint Preux

    VIDEO | A rascally Jon Jones joyrides Las Vegas streets following win over Ovince Saint Preux

    [ooyala code=”1qMmozMzE6NWOp6aHfILqaMrfGzi9EBe” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”1280″ auto=”true”] Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones had to be wheeled around in a wheelchair backstage after beating Ovince Saint Preux in a tough five-round interim title fight at UFC 197 on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones who had suffered swollen foot and shin in the fight with […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones explains why he gave Daniel Cormier the middle finger while leaving the Octagon

    VIDEO | Jon Jones explains why he gave Daniel Cormier the middle finger while leaving the Octagon

    On Saturday night, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was able to secure the UFC interim light heavyweight title and his shot for the undisputed title against Daniel Cormier next. Jones fought a hard five-round fight against a game Ovince Saint Preux in the main event of UFC 197. The rivalry between Jones and […]

  • Dana White says it was a ‘Good thing’ for Jones that he didn’t fight ‘DC’ at UFC 197

    Dana White says it was a ‘Good thing’ for Jones that he didn’t fight ‘DC’ at UFC 197

    Jon “Bones” Jones became the UFC’s interim light heavyweight champion Saturday night in Las Vegas after earning a unanimous decision victory over Ovince Saint Preux in the evening’s main event. Jones was able to control the fight with “OSP” for the entire five-rounds, however many fans and analysts were not overly impressed with Jon’s performance. […]

  • Photo | Jon Jones kicks it with the Diaz Brothers

    Photo | Jon Jones kicks it with the Diaz Brothers

    Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was kicking it with Nick and Nate Diaz earlier this week. Israel Martinez posted the following photo on Twitter Friday evening showcasing the three UFC superstars. Check it out: @JonnyBones kicking it with @nickdiaz209 @NateDiaz209 @ufc #197 pic.twitter.com/EXeAcfo1vz — Israel Martinez (@IzzyStyle) April 22, 2016 Jon Jones headlined […]

  • Jon Jones gives prediction for rematch with Daniel Cormier post-UFC 197

    Jon Jones gives prediction for rematch with Daniel Cormier post-UFC 197

    In the main event Jon Jones picked up a unanimous decision win over Ovince Saint Preux to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. With tonight’s win, Jones will now fight Daniel Cormier for the undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship in a highly anticipated rematch. The rematch could very well take place at UFC 200 […]

  • Jon Jones wants Daniel Cormier after UFC 197 win

    Jon Jones wants Daniel Cormier after UFC 197 win

    In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones made a successful return to the Octagon and defeated Ovince Saint Preux to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. With Jones’ interim light heavyweight title win, Jones will now face Daniel Cormier for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. After it was announced earlier this week […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux (Highlights)

    VIDEO | Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux (Highlights)

    https://youtu.be/qtyT43mtkpo In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones made a successful return to the Octagon and defeated Ovince Saint Preux via decision to claim the interim UFC light heavyweight championship. While Jones wasn’t happy with his performance, he will now fight Daniel Cormier for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. See the highlights above!

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux Octagon interviews

    VIDEO | Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux Octagon interviews

    In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux fought for 5 rounds to a decision. Jones, who wasn’t happy with his performance, was ultimately crowned the interim UFC light heavyweight champion, and will now face Daniel Cormier for the undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship. In the video above you can […]

  • VIDEO | Jon Jones sends message to Daniel Cormier after UFC 197 win

    VIDEO | Jon Jones sends message to Daniel Cormier after UFC 197 win

    You didn't expect @JonnyBones to give @DC_MMA a hug, did you? #UFC197 https://t.co/n6o9VFuHXQ — #UFC197 (@ufc) April 24, 2016 In the main event of UFC 197, Jon Jones returned to the Octagon for the first time in a year and a half and defeated Ovince Saint Preux via unanimous decision to claim the interim UFC […]

  • VIDEO | Fighters predict Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux winner

    VIDEO | Fighters predict Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux winner

    Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones makes his return to the Octagon for the first time since fight Daniel Cormier at UFC 182 back in January 2015. Jones was set to rematch Cormier on Saturday night but an injury forced Cormier out of competition. Jones is now set to battle Ovince Saint Preux for […]

  • Jon Jones recalls the exact moment he knew he needed to change

    Jon Jones recalls the exact moment he knew he needed to change

    UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones is arguably one of, if not the greatest, MMA fighter of all time. Jones, who became the youngest UFC champion of all time at the age of 23 when he defeated Shogun Rua via submission at UFC 126, is now on a path to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight […]