Jon Jones News
VIDEO | Former Cormier training partner crashes Jon Jones appearance, security intervenes
Thomas Taylor - May 10, 2019
Ahead of his planned UFC 200 rematch with Jon Jones, which was infamously cancelled at the last minute, Daniel Cormier enlisted the help of 6’9″ kickboxer Chi Lewis-Parry. The hope was that Lewis-Parry could help Cormier prepare for the long, dangerous strikes of Jones. In the lead-up to this scheduled fight, Lewis-Parry followed in Cormier’s footsteps and entered into a pretty heated beef with the champ Jones. Years later, it seems that beef is still alive and well.
Jon Jones responds to Daniel Cormier’s request for a third fight
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2019
Current UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier wants one more crack at Jon Jones before he decides to call it a career and hang up the gloves. Cormier was a guest on today’s edition of the ‘Helwani Show’ where he revealed his desire to fight ‘Bones’ for a third time at light heavyweight.
Corey Anderson to Joe Rogan: UFC gives Jon Jones 'special treatment'
Tom Taylor - April 29, 2019
Back in December, an anomaly on a Jon Jones drug test caused the entire UFC 232 card to be moved from Las Vegas to Los Angeles on a weeks’ notice. UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson fought on that card, beating Ilir Latifi by unanimous decision, and was not exactly pleased about this last-minute inconvenience. Given that this was not the first bit of drama caused by Jon Jones over the last few years, it should come as no surprise that Corey Anderson has some strong opinions on the UFC light heavyweight champ — and on the way he’s treated by the UFC.
Johnny Walker on Jon Jones: 'I would beat him'
Tom Taylor - April 25, 2019
Johnny Walker is arguably the most compelling young contender in the UFC light heavyweight division at present. In fact, he seems to be on a collision course with dominating light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. In a recent interview with The Body Lock, Johnny Walker discussed a potential matchup with Jones, expressing his long-time admiration for the champion, and his confidence that he would beat him in a fight.
Anderson Silva defends Jon Jones legacy
Chris Taylor - April 21, 2019
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva believes that reigning light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones has done more good than bad for the sport of MMA. Like Jones, Silva has had issues with drug testing in the past, which has caused some fans and analysts to question each fighters legacy.
Anderson Silva sides with Jon Jones says Israel Adesanya 'crossed the line'
Cole Shelton - April 17, 2019
Anderson Silva has picked a side in the ongoing feud between Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya. The feud first started when Adesanya called out Jones. Since then the two have been trading shots at each other on frequent occasion. Silva, who fought Adesanya at UFC 234, believes ‘The Last Stylebender’ disrespected Jones with the way he handled the trash-talk.
Luke Rockhold explains why he is the man to defeat Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - April 16, 2019
After a long career in the middleweight division — including title wins in the UFC and Strikeforce — Luke Rockhold is headed up to the light heavyweight division. In this new division, he’s hoping to advance through the ranks and ultimately collide with reigning UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones. Should Luke Rockhold earn this opportunity, he believes he’ll be the man to dethrone the seemingly unstoppable champion.
Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones continue to banter back and forth
Drake Riggs - April 15, 2019
The undefeated Nigerian kickboxing sensation, Israel Adesanya had a star like quality to him that was evident as soon as he made his Octagon debut in February 2018. Five fights later and he’s now the interim champion of the middleweight division. To earn that label, ‘The Last Stylebender’ defeated Kelvin Gastelum in a thrilling fight of the year candidate in UFC 236’s co-main event this past Saturday.
Dana White likes Israel Adesanya vs. Jon Jones matchup
Tom Taylor - April 14, 2019
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC 236, undefeated Nigerian-born Kiwi Israel Adesanya captured the interim middleweight title with a thrilling decision defeat of Kelvin Gastelum. With this victory, Adesanya can now look forward to a title-unifying showdown with undisputed champion Robert Whittaker — but that’s not the only big fight on the horizon for him. Over the last few days, Israel Adesanya has been trading barbs with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. So much so that there is already some buzz for a potential fight between them.
Jon Jones takes a dig at Israel Adesanya following UFC 236 title win
Christopher Taylor - April 13, 2019
Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was not overly impressed by Israel Adesanya’s title-earning performance at UFC 236. Shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s pay-per-view event “Bones” took to Twitter with the following assessment of “Stylebender’s” performance.
Jon Jones fires back at Israel Adesanya: 'I’ll make you call me daddy'
Tom Taylor - April 12, 2019
This week, Israel Adesanya discussed the possibility of a future fight with UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones, suggesting that he’d like to collect the scalp of another GOAT contender after beating Anderson Silva this past February. “He was right and when I heard about it – I think maybe two days after he said it – I was like, ‘Oh, really?’” Adesanya told TMZ Sports, discussing Jones’ interest in a fight with him (transcript via MMA Fighting). “I had receipts. I had some screenshots from prior and then I posted them to show that I was already on that same plane. So yeah, great minds think alike.
UFC 236 | Israel Adesanya says he is 'hunting' Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - April 12, 2019
Israel Adesanya is currently gearing up for an interim middleweight title fight with Kelvin Gastelum, which goes down in the co-main event of UFC 236 in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday night. That being said, the Nigerian-born Kiwi is not afraid to look to the future. Part of that future, he says, could be a showdown with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Adesanya reminds that he’s already beaten one fighter widely considered the Greatest of all Time in Anderson Silva, and would happily take out another.
After Jon Jones case, Lyoto Machida says USADA has lost credibility
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2019
The UFC and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) have been under criticism for how they handled Jon Jones’ case ahead of his return at UFC 232. USADA did not suspend Jones after the current light heavyweight champion was flagged in a pre-fight drug test. Rather, they said the positive test was due to a long-term metabolite that was still “pulsing” in his system from a few years back.
Coach Wink on a Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic fight: 'I think the UFC would have to throw a lot of money at Jon'
Drake Riggs - April 4, 2019
Last week we got our headliner announcements in regards to UFC 239 as two titles will be defended when featherweight and bantamweight champion, Amanda Nunes defends her latter crown against Holly Holm. And in the event’s featured attraction, light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones faces Brazil’s ‘Marreta,’ Thiago Santos. However, on the day of that announcement, it looked like things were actually pointing in the direction of a big heavyweight clash between Jones and former champion, Stipe Miocic. Jones’ longtime coach, Mike Winkeljohn says otherwise though.
Anthony Johnson: "Do I get excited watching Jon Jones fight? I can't say I do."
Nolan King - April 3, 2019
While Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi tussled at the Bare Knuckle FC media day in New York on Tuesday, a familiar face was seen trying to break up the fray: former UFC title challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Serving as a promotional ambassador, Johnson held back Lobov with one hand, while effortlessly filming the the banter with the other.
Jon Jones and Valentina Shevchenko open as gargantuan betting favorites over Santos, Eye
Tom Taylor - March 28, 2019
The oddsmakers don’t have a lot of faith in Thiago Santos. For all the Brazilian’s ferocious, fight-altering power, he’s being effectively counted out by the bookies ahead of his UFC 239 showdown with seemingly unbeatable UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The online bookmaker BetOnline has labelled Jon Jones as a huge -800 favorite, which means you’d have to successfully bet $800 to win $100 (h/t MMA Fighting). Santos, meanwhile, is a near 6-1 underdog at +575. That means that a successful $100 bet on him would earn you $575.
Stipe Miocic responds to Jon Jones
Cole Shelton - March 27, 2019
Jon Jones’ potential move up to heavyweight may be happening sooner than anticipated. If he does move up, the fight that is expected to take place will pit “Bones” against Stipe Miocic. The rumors first started when ESPN analyst and Bellator fighter, Chael Sonnen mentioned the two possibly fighting each other this July.
Jon Jones teases fight with Stipe Miocic in July
Mike Pendleton - March 27, 2019
Current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is looking for his next fight, and he may have found it in the weight class above him. Shortly after Chael Sonnen reported that he heard a fight was in the works between Jones and former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones added fuel to the fire. I don’t think you guys are ready to witness @stipemiocic and I, would July give you all enough time?