Jon Jones News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 18, 2026

To many, Conor McGregor and Jon Jones being showcased on the UFC White House card would be a slam dunk, but Chael Sonnen doesn’t think it’s a good long-term move. UFC appears to be drawing closer to announcing the White House card. Dana White revealed to reporters that the card has been finalized, but he isn’t ready to share details. McGregor quickly deleted a social media post claiming he has accepted a bout, which sparked speculation.

Curtis Calhoun - February 17, 2026

Decorated MMA coach Javier Mendez agrees with his star pupil, Daniel Cormier’s stance that Jon Jones shouldn’t be in the UFC GOAT discussion. Despite being years removed from their two fights in the UFC Octagon, Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones remain fierce rivals outside of the cage. Their recent time spent as opposing coaches on a Russian reality television show demonstrates that tensions between the two sides remain high.

Curtis Calhoun - February 10, 2026

Daniel Cormier believes his former foe Jon Jones knew exactly what he was doing in revealing his arthritis in leaked footage. Former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones hit a big speed bump in his pursuit of a potential comeback fight later this year. In a leaked conversation with two fans while at a Dirty Boxing event in Houston, Jones revealed he has severe hip arthritis that is standing in the way of a potential return to fighting.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 10, 2026

Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe Jon Jones is out of the all-time great conversation due to past controversies with drug testing. There’s no doubting that “Bones” is one of the most talented fighters to ever enter the MMA space. His lone defeat has been heavily disputed, as he was disqualified in his 2009 bout against Matt Hamill for using 12-6 elbows, which were illegal at the time. Many argued that referee Steve Mazzagatti should’ve stopped the fight well before Jones even landed the elbows.

Curtis Calhoun - February 4, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones issued a statement on a clip showing him declining a wrestling match with Daniel Cormier. Two-time UFC rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier seemed destined for a trilogy in or out of the Octagon. After two legendary showdowns in the UFC, Jones and Cormier reignited their rivalry during a recent coaching stint on a Russian spinoff of The Ultimate Fighter.

Curtis Calhoun - February 3, 2026

UFC legend Jon Jones’s desired return to fighting at the White House hit a major speed bump due to him potentially needing a hip replacement. Two-time UFC rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier reunited as coaches of a Russian spinoff of The Ultimate Fighter last month, prompting a strong reaction from fight fans. Talks started to spread about Jones and Cormier potentially competing in a trilogy matchup in Real American Freestyle wrestling, an upstart promotion, years removed from their last fight in the Octagon.

BJ Penn Staff - January 18, 2026

Jon Jones has a simple message for his UFC rival Alex Pereira: “be careful what you wish for.” Pereira is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion. He also previously held middleweight gold. Jones, on the other hand, is a former heavyweight and light heavyweight champ. Despite the fact that Jones retired after a 2024 victory over Stipe Miocic, he and Pereira have recently been linked to a massive fight at the upcoming UFC White House event. The event, slated for Jan. 14, is a celebration of Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and America’s 250th. It is expected to be one of the biggest in UFC history.

BJ Penn Staff - January 17, 2026

UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira has dropped a massive hint about who he’s fighting next. Pereira, who is now in the midst of his third reign as a UFC champion, is one of the biggest stars on the roster. There’s always a lot of anticipation between his fights as fans await news of his next opponent.

Curtis Calhoun - January 14, 2026

UFC legend Daniel Cormier has responded to Jon Jones’s harsh first comments about their time coaching together on ALF Reality 3. Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones’s legendary UFC tenures will forever be linked after their two epic showdowns in the Octagon during their careers. While Jones won both matchups against Cormier, the rivalry also featured plenty of heated moments, including a famous media day brawl on the floor of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Curtis Calhoun - January 14, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier isn’t sure Jon Jones has the selflessness to be a great coach in MMA amidst Gable Steveson’s ascent. UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones reignited their rivalry as coaches on ALF Reality 3, a Russian reality television show, earlier this year. Jones and Cormier trained and coached some of the top MMA prospects in the region, and reportedly, shared some tense and cordial moments during the season.

Curtis Calhoun - January 9, 2026

UFC legend Jon Jones believes welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev is a once-in-a-generation athlete in combat sports. Jon Jones and two-time UFC rival Daniel Cormier reunited as coaches on ALF Reality 3, a Russian MMA reality television show. Jones and Cormier have expressed similar accounts of what it was like for the two rivals to reunite, and their assessments were less than amicable.

BJ Penn Staff - January 9, 2026

There’s recently been a ton of talk about a potential UFC superfight between Alex Pereira and Jon Jones. The bout would rank as one of the biggest in UFC history, but according to Jones, it’s unlikely to happen. That’s because UFC CEO Dana White is likely to shut it down.

Curtis Calhoun - January 8, 2026

Don’t expect former UFC champions and rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier to bury the hatchet following their time coaching against each other. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier were at the center of arguably the most tense rivalry in UFC history during their careers. Years removed from their UFC 214 rematch, tensions between Jones and Cormier appeared to die down until they squared off as coaches of a Russian MMA reality television show.

Curtis Calhoun - January 7, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says a recent video message from Jon Jones leads him to believe his desired ‘friendship’ isn’t authentic. Former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones wants to begin a cordial relationship with two-time rival Daniel Cormier during their time coaching together on ALF Reality 3.

Curtis Calhoun - January 6, 2026

Jon Jones is hopeful that he and Daniel Cormier can officially bury the hatchet of their longstanding feud during their reality show stint. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will go to battle for the third time as coaches on ALF Reality 3, a spinoff of The Ultimate Fighter, later this year.

Cole Shelton - January 6, 2026

Former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier said his bad blood with Jon Jones is over. Cormier and Jones were heated rivals during their careers, and they did fight twice, with Jones winning both, including the last one by knockout. However, the fight was overturned to a No Contest due to a failed drug test. Despite the two fighting twice, Cormier and Jones have remained bitter rivals, even with ‘DC’ being long retired.

Curtis Calhoun - January 5, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier promises he’ll return to combat sports in the near future against his two-time Octagon rival, Jon Jones. Don’t expect tensions to cool down between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier anytime soon.

Curtis Calhoun - January 5, 2026

UFC legends Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will write Chapter 3 of their legendary feud as coaches on a reality television show. The careers of former UFC heavyweight champions Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will always be linked, as they were at the center of one of the greatest feuds in MMA history.