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UFC champion Jon Jones refutes reports that he has been arrested: "It's disappointing to have to clarify these things again"
Chris Taylor - April 7, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has taken to social media to refute reports that he has been arrested. It was early Saturday morning when Albuquerque-based publication ABQ Raw reported that Jones had been accused of threatening the life of a drug tester at his home in Albuquerque. The publication stated that Jones was “extremely intoxicated” and threatened to kill the tester, even stealing the tester’s cell phone. According to the report, after leaving the residence, the tester met with local police in northeast Albuquerque to report ‘Bones’.
Latest update in Jon Jones assault investigation in Albuquerque
Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2024
Albuquerque police are investigating UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones after assault allegations from an anti-doping test worker. During a March 30 sample collection at Jones’ residence, the heavyweight titleholder and a female tester got into a heated altercation. Jones allegedly threatened to kill the worker and briefly stole her phone during the incident.
Jon Jones issues statement and video footage after being accused of threatening a drug testers life
Chris Taylor - April 6, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has issued a statement after being accused of threatening the life of a drug tester in Albuquerque. Earlier today, Albuquerque-based publication ABQ Raw reported that Jones and the UFC-employed tester got into a heated altercation while attempting to conduct a routine test. The publication reports that Jones was “extremely intoxicated” and threatened to kill the tester, even stealing the tester’s cell phone. According to the report, after leaving the residence, the tester met with local police in northeast Albuquerque to report ‘Bones’.
Report: Jon Jones threatened to kill drug tester during routine UFC test, "extremely intoxicated" during incident
Curtis Calhoun - April 6, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is in hot water after allegedly threatening a Drug Free Sport International tester in Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque-based publication ABQ Raw, Jones and the UFC-employed tester got into a heated altercation while attempting to conduct a routine test. The publication reports that Jones was “extremely intoxicated” and threatened to kill the tester, even stealing the tester’s cell phone.
Georges St-Pierre explains why he believes Jon Jones is the GOAT: "It's hard to have an argument"
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2024
Georges St-Pierre says it’s hard to deny that Jon Jones is the greatest fighter of all time. Jones is the current UFC heavyweight champion and previously reigned over the light heavyweight division for many years. He’s considered one of, if not the best MMA fighter of all time by many fans and fellow fighters. Among those supporters is ‘GSP’, who is also in the GOAT conversation, as the Canadian believes Jones is the greatest MMA fighter for a variety of reasons.
Sean Strickland advises “piece of sh*t” Jon Jones to “sack up” and fight Tom Aspinall
Susan Cox - March 19, 2024
Sean Strickland is advising ‘piece of sh*t’ Jon Jones to ‘sack up’ and fight Tom Aspinall. The former middleweight champion was asked about current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ (27-1 MMA) recent interaction with interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (14-3 MMA).
Tom Aspinall reacts to Jon Jones removing hand from his shoulder during tense run-in: "I wasn't there to be disrespectful"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2024
Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall recently had a tense moment, and the interim UFC heavyweight champion has now responded to the brief encounter. Jones and Aspinall were able to have a brief conversation during the Arnold’s Sports Festival UK in Birmingham, England. Aspinall put his hand on “Bones'” shoulder, but Jones calmly took his hand off of him. The two did have a cordial conversation about a potential fight, but Jones turned down a face-to-face photo with Tom. Instead, he opted for a regular side-by-side picture with Aspinall.
VIDEO | Jon Jones hospitalizes fan who asked him to kick him twice
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently hospitalized a fan with really bad decision-making skills. Currently, ‘Bones’ is on the sidelines healing for his next fight. Last March, Jon Jones ventured up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane in a bid for vacant UFC gold after Francis Ngannou left the company. The legendary quickly dispatched of ‘Bon Gamin’, scoring a first-round submission victory.
Jon Jones vows to defeat Francis Ngannou before MMA career is over, 'The Predator' responds: "You're f*cking fat!"
Josh Evanoff - February 26, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is confident that he will one day meet PFL star Francis Ngannou. ‘Bones’ appeared at PFL vs. Bellator over the weekend in Saudi Arabia. However, Jon Jones was there seemingly in a ceremonial role, as he was still healing from a torn pec. The heavyweight champion suffered the injury preparing for a fight with Stipe Miocic last fall and is expected to be out of action for most of this year.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones weighs in on upcoming boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 25, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given his take on the upcoming boxing showdown between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou. Joshua and Ngannou will be sharing the boxing ring on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The winner would be in prime position to challenge either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight gold.
Ryan Bader explains why a rematch with Jon Jones at heavyweight would go completely different than their first encounter
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2024
Bellator champion Ryan Bader believes a rematch against Jon Jones would go differently at heavyweight. Way back in 2011, Jon Jones and Ryan Bader clashed at light heavyweight. It was billed as an encounter that would determine who the next rising contender really is at 205 pounds, and Jones came out on top with a nice submission finish.
Tom Aspinall officially moving on from Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic fights: "It's not happening"
Josh Evanoff - February 13, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is moving on from Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. The British fighter is fresh off a first-round knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich in November at UFC 295. Tom Aspinall famously stepped in on two weeks’ notice to face the Russian, after Jon Jones suffered an injury. As a result, his scheduled title defense with Stipe Miocic was scrapped.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones says a future fight with interim title holder Tom Aspinall is “definitely not off the table”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 12, 2024
Jon Jones will not dismiss the possibility of fighting interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Jones is the main UFC heavyweight champion, but he couldn’t go through with a planned defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 back in November 2023. Jones suffered a torn pectoral muscle, and had to be sidelined. As a result, Aspinall was booked to face Sergei Pavlovich for the interim gold. Aspinall scored a first-round knockout win.
Jon Jones reveals he was offered to headline UFC 300 just days ago
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2024
Jon Jones reveals he was offered to headline UFC 300 just a few days ago. UFC CEO Dana White has promised to make UFC 300 a historic card, but with the event just two months out, the promotion still doesn’t have a main event. The hope was that Dricus du Plessis would turn around and defend his middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, or perhaps Conor McGregor could return in the main event.
Dominick Reyes understands Jon Jones' decision not to fight Tom Aspinall: "It’s too dangerous and not enough payoff"
Chris Taylor - February 2, 2024
Dominick Reyes says he understands Jon Jones’ decision not to fight current UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Reyes (12-4 MMA) gave Jones (27-1 MMA) everything he could handle in their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 247 in 2020 but wound up on the wrong end of the judges’ scorecards that evening in Houston, Texas.
Daniel Cormier responds after Jon Jones takes issue with his “bad employee” remarks: “I also said a ton of nice things about you”
Harry Kettle - January 25, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has responded to Jon Jones as their rivalry appears to have been reignited. In recent weeks, we’ve seen a lot of texts and emails being leaked to the public as part of the UFC’s ongoing anti-trust case. In one of the exchanges from back in 2014, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta had some less-than-pleasant things to say about Jon Jones. At the time, ‘Bones’ was in the midst of a contract dispute with the promotion.
Jon Jones fires back after being dubbed a “bad employee” by longtime UFC rival Daniel Cormier
Josh Evanoff - January 18, 2024
The long-running feud between UFC champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will never die. In April, the UFC will go to trial over their antitrust business practices. Names such as Cung Le have bankrolled a decade-long lawsuit, alleging that the company bought out competitors, while also driving down fighter pay. In the last few months, the case has had a lot of activity, and the two sides are finally set to go to trial.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones reflects on his individual growth: “10 years ago, I was an asshole”
Cole Shelton - January 18, 2024
Jon Jones has taken time to reflect on his past self. Jones has been one of the biggest stars in the UFC for nearly 15 years. He became the youngest UFC champion when he won the light heavyweight title in 2011, but throughout his time in the UFC, he has had many ups and downs with legal issues and failed drug tests.