Jon Jones News
Jon Jones reacts to Dana White’s comments about pound for pound rankings following UFC 302: "Facts are facts"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 2, 2024
The pound-for-pound debate has been sparked yet again, and Jon Jones has weighed in. UFC 302 is in the books and with it came the third successful UFC Lightweight Championship defense for Islam Makhachev. A D’Arce choke in the fifth and final round sealed it for the 155-pound titleholder in his matchup with Dustin Poirier. It wasn’t an easy ride for Makhachev, who got dinged up in the title fight, but he continues to show just how elite he is.
Jon Jones gives his thoughts on Dagestani fighters after Islam Makhachev's UFC 302 triumph
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given his honest thoughts on Dagestani fighters following Islam Makhachev’s win at UFC 302. In the main event of UFC 302, Islam Makhachev submitted Dustin Poirier to retain the UFC lightweight championship. It was a pretty incredible fight between two men who put it all on the line. However, despite his big win, UFC president Dana White made it crystal clear that he doesn’t believe Makhachev is the #1 pound for pound fighter in the promotion.
Jon Anik echoes fan frustration over Jon Jones’ refusal to fight Tom Aspinall, ‘should’ve vacated’ title after torn pec injury
Curtis Calhoun - May 27, 2024
UFC play-by-play broadcaster Jon Anik sides with fans frustrated with Jon Jones’ apparent refusal to face Tom Aspinall in the Octagon. Jones is expected to face former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in his return later this year, potentially as soon as November. He hasn’t fought since winning the then-vacant UFC heavyweight title over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last year.
Rampage Jackson suggests ‘big’ Jon Jones news is incoming: “It’s gonna shock the whole MMA community”
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2024
Former UFC fighter Rampage Jackson has claimed that there’s some big Jon Jones news that is set to be made public soon. Jon Jones is a polarizing figure and that’s an obvious statement to make. Over the years, he’s done and said a lot of things to rub people the wrong way. At the same time, he’s also considered by many to be the greatest fighter of all time.
Daniel Cormier shares advice for Jon Jones ahead of likely Stipe Miocic fight: "He is a f***ing killer"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 21, 2024
Daniel Cormier has shared a key piece of advice for Jon Jones ahead of a likely showdown with Stipe Miocic. Jones is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, and he was supposed to share the Octagon with Miocic in the main event of UFC 295 back in November 2023. A torn pectoral muscle prevented Jones from making that title defense. Now that “Bones” is getting closer to a return to the Octagon, he appears to have his sights set on going through with the Miocic fight.
Dan Hardy wants Jon Jones stripped of UFC heavyweight title: "I do think it's time"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 20, 2024
Dan Hardy believes Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes should determine the true undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. Aspinall has a hold of the interim gold, which he won after knocking out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 back in November 2023. Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight titleholder, has been out of action since March 2023. An injury prevented him from defending his gold against Stipe Miocic last year. It’s a fight the UFC still has on its radar.
Jon Jones believes Tom Aspinall could lose UFC 304 title defense against Curtis Blaydes: "He's drinking his own Kool-aid"
Josh Evanoff - May 17, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones isn’t so sure that Tom Aspinall is going to make it through Curtis Blaydes. Earlier this week, it was made official that the British fighter would be fighting in the co-main event of UFC 304 in Manchester. Months after defeating Sergei Pavlovich to win interim gold, Tom Aspinall will look to make his first title defense against Curtis Blaydes. ‘Razor’ previously defeated the heavyweight by first-round stoppage due to injury in 2022.
Chael Sonnen claims Jon Jones legacy will not be affected if he never fights Tom Aspinall: “It's just another fight”
Susan Cox - May 17, 2024
Chael Sonnen is claiming that Jon Jones legacy will not be affected if he never fights Tom Aspinall. The heavyweight division in the UFC has come under scrutiny during these last several months.
Daniel Cormier hits back at 'Magician in Manipulation' Jon Jones after recent dismissal of his UFC accolades
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has responded to UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’s apparent dismissal of his light heavyweight title reign. Jones earned the then-vacant UFC heavyweight title by defeating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last year. He was then booked to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 295, before withdrawing due to injury.
Daniel Cormier questions the UFC’s decision to proceed with Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: “For four years, he's lived the life of a normal person”
Harry Kettle - May 14, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has questioned the UFC’s decision to proceed with booking Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic. As a lot of fight fans will know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship wants to make Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic happen. In fact, Jon Jones probably wants it to happen more so than the promotion does.
Ben Askren reacts to Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira chatter: "You can’t leave Tom Aspinall sitting here with the interim belt"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 12, 2024
Ben Askren isn’t a fan of the talk of Jon Jones fighting Alex Pereira before he mixes it up with Tom Aspinall. Jones is the UFC Heavyweight Champion, but he hasn’t made a title defense yet despite winning the gold back in March 2023. “Bones” was scheduled to put the championship on the line against Stipe Miocic back in November 2023, but an injury derailed that plan. Tom Aspinall ended up winning the interim heavyweight gold by knocking out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295.
Jon Jones explains his decision to stick with fighting Stipe Miocic next: “Fight the man with all the accolades”
Susan Cox - May 10, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is explaining his decision to stick with fighting Stipe Miocic next. Jones has come under scrutiny by some fans and critics for not wanting to get in the cage with current interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.
Stipe Miocic unapologetic about waiting out for Jon Jones title shot: "I don't care"
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2024
Stipe Miocic has had no problem waiting to fight UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The former two-time heavyweight champion hasn’t competed since a rematch against Francis Ngannou in March 2021. That night saw Stipe Miocic badly knocked out by ‘The Predator’, avenging his prior loss to the champion. Over three years removed from that defeat, the former titleholder is preparing for a return to the octagon.
Jon Jones reveals that he's verbally agreed to UFC return against Stipe Miocic: "I have a date"
Josh Evanoff - May 7, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has verbally agreed to face Stipe Miocic later this year. ‘Bones’ hasn’t competed since a first-round submission victory over Ciryl Gane last March. That win at UFC 285 crowned Jon Jones as the new heavyweight champion, winning the title Francis Ngannou vacated in January. Following the win, the newly crowned titleholder signed a deal to face Stipe Miocic in November.
Tom Aspinall sounds off on Jon Jones avoiding a fight against him: "The guy's playing games again"
Josh Evanoff - May 6, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is unsure that Jon Jones will ever fight him. The British heavyweight has been out of action since a first-round knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich in November. As many fans likely remember, that UFC 295 bout was a short-notice one for Tom Aspinall. After Jon Jones withdrew from his title defense against Stipe Miocic, he stepped up on two weeks’ notice to fight for interim gold.
Daniel Cormier credits 'smart' Jon Jones after Alex Pereira fight pitch: "I would've done what Jon is doing!"
Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier gave his former adversary, Jon Jones props on his latest callout of UFC light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira. Jones is expected to defend the UFC heavyweight title later this year, most likely against Stipe Miocic. The two heavyweights were scheduled to clash at UFC 295 in November before Jones withdrew due to injury.
Jon Jones slams MMA content creator for spreading false rumors about his sex life: 'Literally some random loser'
Curtis Calhoun - May 2, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has addressed a prominent MMA content creator’s claims that he’s a homosexual. Jones is working towards an Octagon return after winning the UFC heavyweight title last year at UFC 285. He was booked to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 before withdrawing due to injury.
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to Jon Jones allegedly threatening a drug tester: “He literally is always in trouble”
Harry Kettle - April 30, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has given his thoughts on Jon Jones’ latest controversy. As many fans know, Jon Jones is quite a controversial figure in mixed martial arts. As it turns out, he’s also widely considered to be the greatest of all time. One way or another, if you’re a fan of MMA, you’ve heard of Jon Jones.