Jon Jones News
Daniel Cormier wants Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the interim heavyweight title
Cole Shelton - February 2, 2022
Daniel Cormier believes the UFC will make another interim heavyweight title fight and suggests it will be Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. With Francis Ngannou currently in a contract dispute with the UFC and needing knee surgery, Cormier believes the promotion will make an interim title fight. If they decide to do that, ‘DC’ believes it has to be ‘Jones vs. Miocic’ for a few reasons.
Francis Ngannou’s coach explains why he wants to get Jon Jones his first time out at heavyweight
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2022
Xtreme Couture coach Eric Nicksick has explained why he wants Jon Jones’ first heavyweight fight to be against Francis Ngannou. For years now we’ve been hearing talk of Jon Jones building his body up in the right way in anticipation of his move to the heavyweight division. The former light heavyweight king hasn’t been seen in the UFC since controversially beating Dominick Reyes in February 2020, with many wondering whether his issues with the promotion would prevent him from making that leap.
Jon Jones’ advisor to meet with the UFC to discuss potential title fights against Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - January 28, 2022
Jon Jones’ advisor, Richard Schaefer will be meeting with the UFC brass this weekend to discuss ‘Bones’ returning to the UFC. Jones has not fought since February of 2020 where he defeated Dominick Reyes by decision to defend his light heavyweight title. After that, he vacated his 205lbs strap in hopes of moving up to heavyweight. However, as of right now ‘Bones’ has yet to make the official move, but the hope for many fans is he returns to face Francis Ngannou or Stipe Miocic in the very near future.
Henry Cejudo says Jon Jones is on “another level” compared to Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane: “He would literally eat these dudes for breakfast”
Susan Cox - January 28, 2022
Henry Cejudo, 34, (16-2 MMA) is very impressed with Jon Jones (26-1 MMA) and his chances of dominating in the UFC heavyweight division. Currently training alongside UFC flyweight and bantamweight champ Cejudo, at the ‘Fight Ready’ gym in Scottsdale, Arizona, ‘Bones’ already has his eye on the heavyweight title.
John McCarthy weighs in on a potential heavyweight fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones
Susan Cox - January 25, 2022
In speaking in a recent episode of the ‘Weighing In’ podcast, John McCarthy gave his opinion on a Francis Ngannou vs Jon Jones potential fight: “Jon would have taken Ciryl down and beat him to death on the ground. Francis can knock him out, he can hit him with a shot. Ciryl can knock him out. Anyone can get knocked out. But, if you are looking at these guys fighting, (if) they fight 10 times, Jon Jones is definitely gonna win 9 out of 10 times.”
Stephen Thompson concerned that the kicks of Francis Ngannou or Ciryl Gane might snap the legs of Jon Jones
Harry Kettle - January 25, 2022
UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson is concerned that the kicks of Francis Ngannou or Ciryl Gane could do some real damage to Jon Jones. While he may not have fought inside the Octagon for almost two years, Jon Jones still holds a big presence on the UFC roster. He’s been teasing a move up to heavyweight for a long time now and after UFC 270, it appears as if “Bones” is finally ready to put his money where his mouth is.
Dan Hooker takes another shot at Jon Jones, says he'd fight him in a carpark
Cole Shelton - January 24, 2022
Dan Hooker has taken another shot at Jon Jones. Over Christmas, Jones and Hooker had a back-and-forth after the “Hangman” took a dig at the former UFC champion for his comments pertaining to Chael Sonnen’s battery citations. Jones then fired back at Hooker and the pair continued to trade barbs. Now, a month later, Hooker opened up on why he dislikes Jones.
Jon Jones reacts after Francis Ngannou defeats Ciryl Gane at UFC 270
Christopher Taylor - January 22, 2022
Jon Jones clearly tuned in to watch tonight’s UFC 270 main event between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) and Gane (10-1 MMA) collided this evening in a highly anticipated heavyweight title unification bout.
Dana White casts doubt on Jon Jones fighting the winner of Ngannou vs Gane: “Maybe he doesn’t fight at heavyweight”
Susan Cox - January 20, 2022
UFC President Dana white has cast doubt on the idea of Jon Jones fighting the winner of Saturday’s ‘Ngannou vs Gane’ main event. The Francis Ngannou (16-3 MMA) vs Ciryl Gane (10-0 MMA) heavyweight title bout takes place at UFC 270 on January 22nd at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Ciryl Gane believes Jon Jones will be next if he beats Francis Ngannou at UFC 270: "The fans are already waiting for this fight"
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2022
Ciryl Gane believes his first heavyweight title defense will be against Jon Jones. Gane is the current interim heavyweight champion and set to face Francis Ngannou in the main event of UFC 270 in a highly-anticipated bout. The two are former training partners but they do not like one another. The stakes are already high for this fight. But, only adding to it is the fact the winner will likely face Jones next.
Jon Jones excited to “learn so much” about Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou at UFC 270
Harry Kettle - January 19, 2022
UFC star Jon Jones has said that he’s excited to learn more about Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou this weekend. This Saturday night, Francis Ngannou will defend the UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270. The two former teammates will lock horns in one of the biggest title fights in recent memory, with fans and pundits alike being fairly split down the middle when it comes to who will come out on top.
Michael Bisping believes Daniel Cormier’s rivalry with Jon Jones is “skewing” his judgement
Harry Kettle - January 14, 2022
UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes Daniel Cormier’s rivalry with Jon Jones is impacting his views on Jones’ future. Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones faced off twice in their iconic rivalry with Jones coming out on top in both instances – although the second was later changed to a no contest. It’s clear to see that both men still don’t like one another and in a recent episode of DC & RC, Cormier said he doesn’t think Jones will win the UFC heavyweight title when he finally challenges for it.
Jon Jones says he's been studying his 'future opponents' ahead of heavyweight move
Cole Shelton - January 3, 2022
Jon Jones is getting closer to finally making his UFC heavyweight debut. After Jones vacated his light heavyweight title in 2020 he said he would be fighting at heavyweight soon. However, he went all of 2021 without a fight and proceeded to bulk up for the move instead.
Francis Ngannou shares his take on who is the best striker in mixed martial arts
Harry Kettle - December 31, 2021
UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou has named who he believes to be the best striker in mixed martial arts. When we’re talking about some of the most fearsome strikers in the sport, Francis Ngannou is one of the first names that comes to mind. “The Predator” has finished just about everyone of note that he’s climbed into the Octagon with and while there have been a few speed bumps along the way, he’s still managed to persevere and position himself as the “baddest man on the planet” after winning the title earlier this year.
Dan Hooker fires back at Jon Jones: “I was triggered by your disingenuous attempt to bring attention to Chael’s situation”
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2021
UFC featherweight newcomer Dan Hooker continues to take shots at Jon Jones as their social media rivalry over Chael Sonnen goes on. Over the course of the last few months we’ve seen the rivalry between Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen, which many believed to be dead and buried, intensify. It was initially centred around Jones and his recent run-in with the law but after Sonnen was also charged with five counts of battery, “Bones” couldn’t help but throw shade in the direction of his former Octagon foe.
Dan Hooker landed on the naughty list of Jon Jones this Christmas
Christopher Taylor - December 25, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones shared some choice words for Dan Hooker on Christmas morning. Three days ago, Hooker took to Twitter where blasted ‘Bones’ for the comments he made regarding Chael Sonnen’s recent battery citations.
Jon Jones slams Jake Hager for turning down grappling match: “You had the chance of a lifetime”
Susan Cox - December 22, 2021
Jon Jones is slamming Jake Hager for turning down a grappling match: “You had the chance of a lifetime”. The former light heavyweight kingpin tweeted the following:
Brendan Schaub defends Chael Sonnen following battery citations: "This is not a case of Chael hitting his wife like Jon (Jones) did”
Susan Cox - December 21, 2021
Brendan Schaub has come to the defense of Chael Sonnen, this after ‘The American Gangster’ was slapped with five battery citations in Las Vegas. Sonnen was detained & charged by police with five battery citations after he allegedly roughed up five men in ‘Sin City’.