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Jon Jones explains why a win over Stipe Miocic “says more” than beating Francis Ngannou: “Fighting a fairly one-dimensional fighter fresh off of knee surgery. I don’t know.”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
Jon Jones feels a victory over Stipe Miocic would mean more than scoring a win over reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. Many expect Jones to make the move to heavyweight with Miocic as his first dance partner in the division. Jones hasn’t had a fight since Feb. 2020 when he successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Title against Dominick Reyes.
Israel Adesanya responds to Jon Jones and the rest of the haters following UFC 276: "You’re so great people just want to see you fall"
Christopher Taylor - July 3, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya addressed his haters following his anticlimactic win over Jared Cannonier this evening in Las Vegas. Adesanya (22-1 MMA) was looking to earn his fifth title defense when he took to the Octagon this evening. ‘Stylebender’ had last competed at UFC 271 in February, where he earned a unanimous decision win over Robert Whittaker.
Michael Bisping advises Jon Jones to wait for Francis Ngannou instead of fighting Stipe Miocic: “Let's be honest. Stipe is the greatest heavyweight of all time”
Harry Kettle - June 30, 2022
Michael Bisping has explained why he thinks Jon Jones should consider waiting for Francis Ngannou instead of jumping into a fight with Stipe Miocic. After Dana White confirmed that Jon Jones is ready to return to the Octagon, many fans have been waiting for a confirmed return date and opponent for the light heavyweight GOAT. Unfortunately, that has yet to come to fruition, leading many to wonder what the hold-up is – as Stipe Miocic seems like the clear choice for his first fight back.
Israel Adesanya receives USADA jacket for 50 clean drug tests, takes a shot at Jon Jones: "You’ll never find me under the cage"
Cole Shelton - June 29, 2022
Israel Adesanya has taken a shot at Jon Jones as he received his USADA jacket for 50 clean drug tests. Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight title in the main event of UFC 276 as he faces Jared Cannonier. Although the champ has only been in the UFC since 2018 he has already cleared 50 clean drug tests and when he got his jacket he took a small jab at Jones.
Sean O’Malley believes Jon Jones got “blacked out before every fight” so he would have a “built-in excuse” if he lost
Susan Cox - June 27, 2022
Sean O’Malley believes Jon Jones got ‘blacked out before every fight’ so he would have a ‘built in excuse’ if he lost the match. Jon ‘Bones’ Jones (26-1 MMA) only loss came against Matt Hamill (13-8 MMA) way back in December of 2009, after he was disqualified for using illegal elbows.
Israel Adesanya has a suggestion for Jon Jones
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 26, 2022
Israel Adesanya has some advice for Jon Jones. Adesanya is set to put the UFC Middleweight Championship on the line against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276 on July 2. If he defeats Cannonier, then Adesanya will make his fifth successful undisputed UFC Middleweight Title defense.
Ali Abdelaziz weighs in on the MMA GOAT debate: “Of course Jon Jones is a great fighter, but he could not tie the shoes of Khabib”
Harry Kettle - June 24, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz doesn’t believe Jon Jones is a leading contender in the GOAT debate. The conversation surrounding who the ‘greatest of all time‘ is in mixed martial arts will likely be raging on for a long, long time to come. Everyone has their view on who should be at the top of the list with a handful of contenders popping up more often than others, with the main four from the UFC being Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones and Khabib Nurmagomedov – although an argument could certainly be made for Demetrious Johnson, too.
Brendan Schaub believes the UFC light heavyweight title will be passed around like a doobie at a Snoop Dogg concert going forward: “You’re not getting another Jon Jones”
Harry Kettle - June 15, 2022
Brendan Schaub does not believe there will be another champion as dominant as Jon Jones in his lifetime at light heavyweight in the UFC. Throughout the course of his run at 205 pounds, Jon Jones was able to accomplish some pretty incredible things. In addition to being a two-time champion, he also successfully defended the title 11 times and has never lost a title fight in his career.
Dominick Reyes claims he's the reason Jon Jones moved up to heavyweight
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
Dominick Reyes believes nearly beating Jon Jones at UFC 247 is the reason ‘Bones’ is moving up to heavyweight. Jones edged out a decision over Reyes in a fight that many thought the challenger should’ve won. Yet, the judges gave it to ‘Bones’ and since that fight, he has not fought and is bulking up for a heavyweight move. According to Reyes, there were talks of booking an immediate rematch but Jones backed out and instead wanted to go to heavyweight.
Daniel Cormier shares prediction for potential Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight
Cole Shelton - June 8, 2022
Daniel Cormier has weighed in a potential fight between his two greatest rivals. With Jon Jones set to finally make a move up to heavyweight, all signs point to him facing Stipe Miocic in a massive fight for the division. It’s an intriguing matchup and one many are torn on who will win, but Cormier has an idea of who wins based on his previous experiences with both men.
Steve-O details harrowing story of Jon Jones using a hammer in attempt to give him cauliflower ears
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2022
Jon Jones once tried giving Steve-O cauliflower ears and the result was quite brutal. Jones and Steve-O have become quite chummy and the two agreed to do a Jackass-esque stunt where “Bones” would attempt to give Steve-O cauliflower ears. What followed next was a bloody scene.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik unhappy with proposed Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic interim title fight: "It's unfair"
Josh Evanoff - June 3, 2022
UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik doesn’t like the idea of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. The two former champions are rumored for an interim title fight later this year. With Francis Ngannou on the shelf due to injury, and possibly leaving the UFC, the promotion has settled on making an interim championship. Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic seem to be the leading contenders for the interim bout.
Henry Cejudo shares “the only way to beat” former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones
Susan Cox - June 1, 2022
Henry Cejudo has shared his thoughts on the only way to beat the former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jon ‘Bones’ Jones will be debuting in the heavyweight division of the UFC later this year, but an opponent has yet to be confirmed. Jones hasn’t fought since his February 2020 victory over Dominick Reyes (12-3 MMA) at UFC 247.
Tai Tuivasa believes "dickhead" Jon Jones is the greatest MMA fighter of all time, hopes to fight him one day
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2022
Tai Tuivasa is hoping to share the Octagon with Jon Jones one day. Jones has been hinting at a heavyweight move for quite some time and it seems likely he will face Stipe Miocic next. It would be a massive fight and even before that scrap happens, Tuivasa says ‘Bones’ is already the best MMA fighter of all time.
Teammate reveals Jon Jones plans on calling it a career sooner than later: “He told me he’ll fight three times and that’s it”
Susan Cox - May 17, 2022
A teammate has revealed that Jon Jones plans on calling it a career sooner rather than later. Media and sports fans alike are wondering if Jon Jones will finally make his heavyweight debut later this year. Rumours have it that Jones (26-1 MMA) is set to get into the cage with former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA).
Chael Sonnen explains why he's still high on Jon Jones heavyweight move despite delay: "He's done a lot of things nobody can do"
Josh Evanoff - April 28, 2022
Chael Sonnen believes that former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones can defy the odds in his move up. ‘Bones’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since UFC 247 in February 2020. There, Jones scored a controversial unanimous decision victory over Dominick Reyes to retain his light-heavyweight gold. It seems primed to be his last fight at 205 pounds.
Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic target date pushed back to September
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
The UFC heavyweight showdown between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic has been pushed back once again. In August 2020, ‘Bones’ announced he was vacating his light-heavyweight title to move up. While he was expected to fight Francis Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight championship, his debut has been pushed back repeatedly for various reasons.
Chael Sonnen says Jon Jones “isn’t smart enough” to understand his constant criticism
Harry Kettle - April 23, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has claimed Jon Jones isn’t smart enough to understand some of his criticisms. While their one and only meeting inside the Octagon came way back in April 2013, the feud between Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen seems to be standing the test of time quite well. They’d always been fairly respectful towards one another but in recent years that relationship has soured, largely due to Sonnen calling out some of the indiscretions Jones has had.