Jon Jones News

Adam Martin - October 31, 2019

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and MMA agent Ali Abdelaziz have donated a $25,000 reward each to find the missing daughter of Walt Harris. 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard is the daughter of Harris and she disappeared last week in Auburn, Alabama. Auburn and Montgomery police have been searching diligently to find her, but she has not been found. On Thursday, Auburn police revealed they found evidence in Blanchard’s vehicle that indicates she was potentially harmed.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 29, 2019

Chael Sonnen believes Jon Jones put on an act when he showed support for Nate Diaz. The UFC 244 main event appeared to be in serious jeopardy when Diaz claimed he was off the card. The Stockton native said elevated levels were found in his test results and he was told that it was likely due to contaminated supplements. Diaz wasn’t buying that reason as he doesn’t eat meat and only uses natural food supplements.

Tom Taylor - October 29, 2019

Corey Anderson, who is set to take on red-hot prospect Johnny Walker at UFC 244 this weekend, has been calling for big-name opponents in the light heavyweight division for some time. Unfortunately, the UFC does not feel he’s earned these high-profile fights quite yet. At least, that’s what they told him. Speaking to MMA Fighting ahead of UFC 244, Anderson recalled a recent meeting with UFC brass, during which he was told he doesn’t deserve high-profile because he’s not a so-called “needle-mover.”

Harry Kettle - October 25, 2019

Controversial UFC star Jon Jones has offered some advice to Sean O’Malley regarding the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Jones has taken it upon himself to use the ongoing USADA situation with Nate Diaz in order to give his own thoughts on the organization, once again claiming that he considered himself to be innocent despite a series of past indiscretions.

Adam Martin - October 24, 2019

UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou continues to chase a superfight against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Speaking to TMZ, Francis Ngannou agreed with Jones’ recent comments that a fight between the two is ‘inevitable.’ Here’s what “The Predator” said.

Harry Kettle - October 24, 2019

As the back and forth between Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya continues, Jones has thrown a spanner in the works by suggesting that he actually does like the UFC Middleweight Champion. Jones has made it crystal clear on social media over the last few days that he doesn’t mind poking the bear when it comes to any of his potential opponents, whether it be Dominick Reyes, Stipe Miocic or Israel Adesanya.

Thomas Taylor - October 23, 2019

The war of words between UFC champs Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones continues. Late on Wednesday evening — Thursday morning in Adesanya’s native New Zealand — the pair began another heated Twitter skirmish.

Adam Martin - October 23, 2019

UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker has sent a warning to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones over social media. In response to Jones asking, “Where did all the big names in the light heavyweight division go?” on his Twitter, Walker replied to him, saying he would slide back into his replies after his fight against Corey Anderson at UFC 242.

Natasha Hooper - October 23, 2019

Jon Jones has plenty of interesting matchups on the menu, and a fight with Francis Ngannou is one of the most compelling of the bunch. Jones faced some adversity in the form of Thiago Santos during his last fight. He defeated ‘Marreta’ by split decision in July at UFC 239. Since then, he has not set foot in the cage, but has remained in the headlines.

Harry Kettle - October 23, 2019

UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones has teased the idea of sitting out and not competing inside the Octagon until he is given a “super fight”. Jones last fought on July 6 at UFC 239 where he won a tight split decision over Thiago Santos, in a fight that some fans believe he lost. Ever since then there has been great speculation as to what his next move would be, and now that we’re more than three months removed from that night, you’d think there would be some more clarity.

Christopher Taylor - October 22, 2019

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has responded to Tony Ferguson’s callout in controversial fashion. Earlier today, the streaking lightweight contender took to Twitter where he seemingly challenged the promotions reigning 205-pound kingpin.

Mike Heck - October 22, 2019

It’s quite clear that Tony Ferguson wants a fight and wants one sooner rather than later. While Ferguson has been linked to a fight with current lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, the top lightweight contender has decided to — whether jokingly or not — out kick his coverage and turn his attention to Jon Jones. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Ferguson took to Twitter to call out the reigning light heavyweight champion. According to the Tweet, there seems to be some history between the two polarizing figures.

Adam Martin - October 21, 2019

UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes took a shot at First Round Management, who he claims don’t manage UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones anymore. Dominick Reyes has been calling for a fight against Jones since finishing Chris Weidman in the main event of last weeks’ UFC Boston event. Jones so far doesn’t seem to be too interested in the fight, and neither does Abe Kawa of First Round Management, who doesn’t believe Reyes has earned a title shot yet.

Adam Martin - October 21, 2019

UFC heavyweight contender Walt Harris says he is open to a superfight against his “friend” Jon Jones and to a heavyweight matchup against Francis Ngannou. Harris is one of the hottest heavyweights in the UFC with a four-fight unbeaten streak that including a 12-second TKO win over Aleksei Oleinik in his last fight. He is currently set to headline his first UFC event when he takes on veteran Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC Washington, D.C. in December.

Adam Martin - October 21, 2019

UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes says he sees holes in the game of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, and he plans on exploiting them. Fresh off of a KO win over Chris Weidman in the main event of UFC Boston, Reyes spoke with the UFC on ESPN’s post-fight analysis panel of Brendan Fitzgerald, Paul Felder and Anthony Smith.

Tom Taylor - October 21, 2019

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was pretty active on Twitter over the weekend, particularly after undefeated light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes picked up a big win over Chris Weidman at UFC Boston. One of the topics Jones addressed was a long-discussed move up to the heavyweight division. The light heavyweight champ discussed the topic after he was encouraged by a fan to move up a weight class, and seemed open to the idea.

Chris Taylor - October 19, 2019

UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones has responded to Daniel Cormier, this after ‘DC’ suggested Dominick Reyes‘ size could give ’Bones’ problems. Reyes kept his perfect record in check at last night’s UFC Boston event, defeating former middleweight champion Chris Weidman by way of first round knockout.

Christopher Taylor - October 19, 2019

Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman took to the Octagon at last night’s UFC Boston event in hopes of earning a light heavyweight title shot against Jon Jones. For that to happen, Weidman would need to hand surging 205-pound contender Dominick Reyes his first career defeat in this evenings main event.