Jon Jones News
Jon Jones says light heavyweight division is "cleared," believes heavyweight is at "all-time best"
Tom Taylor - August 19, 2020
Jon Jones believes he’s cleared out the light heavyweight division, and that he’s migrating to heavyweight at a time when that division’s never been better. Jones, the long-time UFC light heavyweight champion, vacated his throne earlier this week with ambitions to move up to the heavyweight division.
Israel Adesanya on Jon Jones move to heavyweight: “Fight Francis Ngannou and watch him break you”
Natasha Hooper - August 19, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has weighed in on Jon Jones’ plan to move up to the heavyweight division. Jon Jones has stepped away from his light heavyweight crown after a dispute with the UFC regarding a possible Francis Ngannou super fight. He accused UFC president Dana White of lying about contract negotiations and not paying him what he deserves.
Jon Jones confident he'd beat Dominick Reyes more decisively in rematch
Tom Taylor - August 18, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes he’ll defeat Dominick Reyes in more decisive fashion if they ever meet in a rematch. Jones, who vacated the UFC light heavyweight title on Monday, fought Reyes in February, earning a competitive and controversial decision victory. While he’s now focused on a move up to the heavyweight division, he believes that if he ever fights Reyes again, he’d author a much more convincing win.
Jon Jones says if any light heavyweight gets six title defenses he will donate $100k to charity
Cole Shelton - August 17, 2020
Jon Jones has upped the stakes for any light heavyweight to defend the title. On Monday evening, Jon Jones announced he would be vacating his light heavyweight title. So it is expected that the UFC 253 fight between Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz will be for the vacant light heavyweight title.
Breaking! Jon Jones vacates UFC light heavyweight title
Christopher Taylor - August 17, 2020
Jon Jones is no longer the UFC’s light heavyweight champion. ‘Bones’ took to Twitter just moments ago where he announced that he would be vacating his 205-lbs world title.
Dominick Reyes, Jan Blachowicz booked for September fight, title potentially on the line
Tom Taylor - August 17, 2020
A light heavyweight fight between top contenders Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz has been booked for September 26, but the stakes of the bout are not yet clear. While a Reyes vs. Blachowicz fight would be rife with title implications under any circumstances, it sounds like there could actually be a title on the line when the fight.
Dana White shuts down talk of Jones vs. Miocic but admits "Bones" move to heavyweight is “interesting”
Harry Kettle - August 17, 2020
UFC president Dana White may not believe Stipe Miocic’s next fight should be against Jon Jones, but he does think his potential move up to heavyweight is an interesting one. Miocic finally put an end to his trilogy against Daniel Cormier on Saturday night, beating the former champion via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 252. Now, however, as is the nature of MMA fans, the attention has turned towards what the future may hold for the Ohio-based star.
Dominick Reyes announces he has signed a new contract with the UFC
Natasha Hooper - August 17, 2020
Dominick Reyes has signed a new contract with the UFC. Reyes hasn’t fought since his UFC 247 title shot against the division’s champion Jon Jones in February. The closely contested bout left many viewers feeling that he should have won. Since them, Jones has taken a step back from his championship responsibilities in an attempt to get the UFC to pay him more.
Dana White lists fights he want to see Jon Jones in before champ retires
Tom Taylor - August 14, 2020
UFC President Dana White believes there are many exciting fights to be made for Jon Jones before the light heavyweight champion inevitably retires. White listed some of the matchups he’d like to see Jones in before all is said and done during a Thursday interview with The Schmo.
Javier Mendez believes Cormier vs. Miocic 3 winner will be offered “big money fight” with Jon Jones
Natasha Hooper - August 11, 2020
Daniel Cormier’s coach Javier Mendez predicts a blockbuster Jon Jones bout after the former heavyweight champion’s clash against Stipe Miocic at UFC 252. Miocic is set to defend his heavyweight crown against Cormier in the UFC 252 main event on Saturday 15 August 2020, in arguably the biggest heavyweight showdown in UFC history.
Stipe Miocic believes he will eventually fight and defeat Jon Jones
Cole Shelton - August 5, 2020
Stipe Miocic believes a fight between Jon Jones will happen. For quite a few years now, many fans have called for Jones to move up to heavyweight. Yet, he has been reluctant to do until recently when he called for a scrap against Francis Ngannou. The UFC did not want to pay Jones what he wanted and now he said he will sit out for a couple of years if that is needed.
Daniel Cormier gives Jon Jones "respect" after rival calls him "an outstanding man"
Tom Taylor - August 4, 2020
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones, who have both enjoyed reigns as UFC champions, are two of the most heated rivals in MMA history. In the year 2020, however, their rivalry seems to be waning.
Dana White says the UFC won’t be stripping Jon Jones
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2020
Jon Jones will remain the UFC’s light heavyweight champion according to Dana White. After defending his belt against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247, Jones became frustrated with the UFC. He wanted to move up to heavyweight to fight Francis Ngannou but the UFC didn’t pay what he wanted.
A look back at the astonishing career of UFC champion Jon Jones
Adam D Martin - July 19, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones turned 33 years old on Sunday, so it’s the perfect time to go back and take a look at his astonishing MMA career. Tomorrow I turn 33!
Dominick Reyes calls for Jon Jones to be stripped
Tom Taylor - July 15, 2020
UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes wants the division’s champion, Jon Jones, to be stripped of his title. Jones, who has not fought since he defeated Reyes via controversial decision in February, is currently embroiled in a contract dispute with the UFC, and has stated he’s willing to sit out for multiple years if it means improving fighter pay.
Video | Jon Jones is bulking up during UFC hiatus
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2020
UFC’s light heavyweight king Jon Jones is clearly keeping himself in good shape during his time away from the Octagon. Jones, 32, has not fought since he successfully defended his Light Heavyweight Championship against Dominick Reyes in UFC 247’s controversial main event back in February. Ever since then, “Bones” has been embroiled in a feud with the UFC and Dana White regarding fighter pay.
Dana White "hopes" Jon Jones fights in the UFC again, but makes no guarantees
Adam Martin - July 10, 2020
UFC president Dana White said that he “hopes” UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones fights in the Octagon again, but it’s no guarantee. Jones and the UFC have been in disagreement about fighter pay for months now, and Jones recently said that he had no problem sitting out numerous years if it helped the younger fighters get paid what they are worth. Jones and the UFC have always had a rocky relationship, but ever since the UFC refused to re-negotiate his contract for a potential Francis Ngannou megafight, Jones has been incredibly upset with White and the UFC.
Dana White challenges fighter pay critics to "ask Jon Jones how much he’s getting paid"
Tom Taylor - July 9, 2020
UFC President Dana White is challenging his naysayers to ask UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones how much he’s getting paid. Over the last few week, Jones has made no secret of the fact that he doesn’t believe he’s paid enough by the UFC. He’s spoken out multiple times on social media, and also aired his displeasure with his pay on Steve-O’s “Wild Ride” podcast.