Jon Jones News

Cole Shelton - March 26, 2020

Thiago Santos believes he and Dominick Reyes should fight for the light heavyweight title following the arrest of Jon Jones. On Thursday afternoon, news broke that UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones was arrested for a DWI and negligent use of a firearm. It is no doubt a bad look for the champion who has dealt with a ton of legal problems in the past.

Tom Taylor - March 26, 2020

Early on Thursday morning, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested for aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, and possession of an open container. As always, the MMA community was quick to react to this major news on social media.

Tom Taylor - March 26, 2020

It did not take long for Colby Covington to react to Jon Jones getting arrested. Jones, who was Covington’s roommate in college, was arrested early on Thursday morning, and charged with aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, and possession of an open container.

Tom Taylor - March 26, 2020

Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was reportedly arrested early on Thursday morning. According to a report from KOAT, Jones was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, negligent use of a firearm and possession of an open container.

Adam D Martin - March 22, 2020

UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachwoicz shared a fan-made promo video for a potential fight against champion Jon Jones. Blachowicz knocked out Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho with Jones in attendance, and many believe the UFC will book this matchup next. Although some believed Dominick Reyes should get the rematch with Jones after a razor-thin controversial decision loss at UFC 247, all signs are pointing to Blachowicz getting the next title shot.

Tom Taylor - March 20, 2020

UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones is undeniably one of the most dominant titleholders in the promotion’s history. His incredible reign began back in 2011, when he bludgeoned Brazilian legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua to a third-round TKO win. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cascade across the planet, the UFC has released footage of this iconic Jones win from its archives. See it below:

Cole Shelton - March 18, 2020

It appears Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes 2 will not happen next, according to UFC light heavyweight, Sam Alvey, a training partner of Reyes’. Jones and Reyes fought in the main event of UFC 247 where it was “Bones” who won a very close decision. Yet, for many fighters and fans, they thought Reyes did enough and should have been awarded the belt.

Tom Taylor - March 13, 2020

Tim Kennedy believes that Jon Jones’ performance in the cage have been hindered by his troubles outside it. Kennedy, who is now retired but previously trained with Jones, weighed in on the light heavyweight champion’s career on a recent episode of Submission Radio.

Adam Martin - March 8, 2020

The UFC 165 epic light heavyweight title fight between rivals Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. In September 2013, Jones and Gustafsson met in the main event of UFC 165 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. At the time Jones was on an incredible roll, destroying a number of future Hall of Famers on his path to the top of the light heavyweight division, and the betting odds considered him a lopsided favorite to retain his belt. Few were giving Gustafsson a chance to defeat Jones, but he ended up giving the champ the toughest fight of his career.

Chris Taylor - March 6, 2020

It appears that surging UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz will not be the next man to challenge current division kingpin Jon Jones. Blachowicz scored a viscous first-round knockout victory over Corey Anderson at last month’s UFC fight night event in Rio Rancho. The highlight reel finish served as Blachowicz’s third straight victory, this after he had previously notched wins over Luke Rockhold and Jacare Souza, and appeared to set him up for a future title shot with Jon Jones.

Harry Kettle - February 26, 2020

Jon Jones and Jan Blachowicz have seemingly confirmed on social media that they’re going to fight for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Ever since Jan Blachowicz dismantled Corey Anderson at UFC Rio Rancho many fans have been calling for the Pole to receive the next shot at Jon Jones’ title. Blachowicz has won seven of his last eight fights with the knockout over Anderson coming just seven months after he also knocked out Luke Rockhold.

Tom Taylor - February 24, 2020

UFC commentator Joe Rogan wants to see a rematch between UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and recent title challenger Dominick Reyes. Jones and Reyes collided in the main event of UFC 247 earlier this month. After five competitive rounds, Jones retained his title with a unanimous decision, though many fans and pundits believe Reyes did enough to earn the judges’ nod — and the belt.

Adam Martin - February 17, 2020

The sportsbooks have opened up betting odds for a potential bout between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and top contender Jan Blachowicz. Blachowicz knocked out Corey Anderson in devastating fashion at UFC Rio Rancho to emerge as arguably the No. 1 contender in the UFC light heavyweight division. Jones was in attendance for the event and afterward expressed interest in fighting Blachowicz. Of course, Dominick Reyes could still get a rematch after his close loss to Jones at UFC 247. But after knocking out Anderson it looks like Blachowicz could very well be next in line.

Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020

In the main event of Saturday’s UFC Rio Rancho card, Jan Blachowicz announced himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC light heavyweight division by knocking out Corey Anderson. In the moments after his violent, first-round win, Blachowicz had a tense confrontation with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who was sitting cage-side at the event.

Tom Taylor - February 16, 2020

On Saturday night, in the main event of the UFC Rio Rancho card, Poland’s Jan Blachowicz asserted himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC light heavyweight division. In fact, Blachowicz might even be the next man in line for the champion Jon Jones. For what it’s worth, Jones seems very open to the matchup. The light heavyweight champion, who was cage-side for the event, shared his thoughts on Blachowicz — and snuck in a dig at the vanquished Anderson — post-fight.

Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020

Corey Anderson was looking to earn a title shot with Jon Jones with a victory over Jan Blachowicz at tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event in New Mexico. Unfortunately for ‘Beastin’, Blachowicz found a home for a big right hand in the opening round which sent him crashing to the canvas. From there, Jan delivered a thunderous hammer fist that ended Anderson’s night for good.

Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020

Curtis Blaydes doesn’t think Jon Jones would fare too well at heavyweight. Jones has hinted at a possible move to heavyweight for quite some time now. But, after UFC 247 many think he should rematch Dominick Reyes or fight the winner of Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz. So a potential move to heavyweight could be delayed.

Tom Taylor - February 14, 2020

Dominick Reyes sustained quite a bit of damage to his leg in his UFC 247 fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Reyes challenged Jones for the title at UFC 247 in Houston, Texas last weekend. The Californian put forth a remarkable performance, giving Jones arguably the toughest test of his career. In fact, many fans and pundits scored the fight in Reyes’ favor.