Jon Jones News
VIDEO | Unreleased footage of Jon Jones before he was a UFC champion
Tom Taylor - July 19, 2017
Jon Jones is one of the most recognizable faces in MMA, and at a time when he is weeks out from the opportunity to reclaim the light heavyweight crown from his fiercest rival, Daniel Cormier, his star is brighter than ever. Long before Jon Jones was a staple of pound-for-pound lists and a pay-per-view hit, however, he was just a skinny wrestler trying to gain his footing in the perilous world of mixed martial arts.
Jon Jones hints at wild, post-UFC214 afterparty in another country
Tom Taylor - July 19, 2017
In March of 2011, at the age of 23, Jon Jones defeated PRIDE legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua to win the UFC light heavyweight title and become the youngest champion in UFC history. Today – which is his birthday – Jones is 30 years old. And though he has been involved in a litany of legal troubles over the last few years, which have included everything from DUIs to cocaine possession, Jones assures he is growing up. On the eve of his birthday, the former champion assured that there would be no partying for him, just a good night’s sleep.
Daniel Cormier fires back at "limp d*ck" Jon Jones, war of words ensues
Tom Taylor - July 18, 2017
Over the weekend, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones blasted his UFC 214 opponent, reigning light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier, with some pretty significant trash talk. This bit of trash talk served as the spark for yet another fiery social media exchange between the two, which occurred on both Twitter and Instagram. See their latest exchanges below, which also involved Chi-Lewis Parry, a kickboxer and One Championship heavyweight who has served as one of Cormier’s training partners for his rematch with Jones.
Jon Jones roasts Daniel Cormier, promises to end his days of "dry humping"
Tom Taylor - July 17, 2017
In little less than two weeks’ time, in the main event of the stacked UFC 214 on July 29, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and former champion Jon Jones will have the chance to settle one of the fiercest rivalries in MMA history. That doesn’t mean they’ve dialled back the trash talk in the meantime, though. The latest chapter in the volumes of trash talk between the two light heavyweight stars was written by Jones.
Jon Jones plays tweet and delete, takes a major shot at Daniel Cormier
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2017
Jon Jones plays tweet and delete, takes a major shot at Daniel Cormier Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones will attempt to reclaim the title that he never actually lost when he squares off with current division champion Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 214 on July 29 in Anaheim, California.
VIDEO | Watch the chilling, UFC 214 promo that everybody is talking about
Tom Taylor - July 9, 2017
Originally, last night’s UFC 213 was supposed to be the biggest card of the year thus far. Thanks to an unfortunate series of events, however, that title now belongs firmly to UFC 214, which goes down on July 29 in Anaheim California. This card will feature a whopping three title fights. The first will go down at featherweight, where Cris “Cyborg” Justino will collide with Tonya Evinger for the vacant throne. The second will occur at welterweight, where champ Tyron Woodley will attempt to defend his title against crafty grappling whiz Demian. The third, and biggest by a mile, will occur at light heavyweight, where champion Daniel Cormier will take on his fiercest rival – and the only man he’s lost to – Jon Jones.
Jon Jones' suspension is officially over
Tom Taylor - July 6, 2017
The year is 2016. We are days away from the blockbuster UFC 200, a massive card that is topped by a headline-dominating rematch between light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and his arch rival Jon Jones. Anticipation has reached an all-time high, and the violent crescendo we’ve been waiting for has almost arrived. Then, the worst happens. On the 6th of July, Jones is notified of a potential USADA violation stemming from a mid-June USADA test, and he is pulled from the UFC 200 headliner as a result. Months later, in early November, it is announced that Jones is receiving a one-year suspension (retroactive to July 6th) as the result of this failed test.
Daniel Cormier won't be confident Jon Jones rematch will happen until they're Octagon
Tom Taylor - July 3, 2017
On August 29, in the main event of UFC 214, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will attempt to defend his title against former champion Jon Jones: his fiercest rival and the only man he’s lost to. On Monday’s edition of the MMA Hour, Cormier recounted the trouble he had getting this rematch booked, but why it was such an important rematch to make happen.
Camille Jones, mother of Jon Jones, passes away after hard-fought battle with diabetes
Scott Hernandez - June 13, 2017
Tragic news surfaced Tuesday morning that Camille Jones, the mother of UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones, and Super Bowl champions Arthur Jones, and Chandler Jones, passed away after a lengthy battle with diabetes according to TMZ. Arthur Jones broke the tragic news via social media, with a heartfelt message asking fans to keep his family in their prayers during this difficult time:
Coach: Jon Jones will be "even meaner" to Daniel Cormier in UFC 214 rematch
Tom Taylor - June 13, 2017
On July 29, in the main event of UFC 214, light heavyweight great Jon Jones will attempt to reclaim the title he once guarded so ferociously when he takes on the reigning champ and his biggest rival, Daniel Cormier. In advance of this fight, Jones’ striking coach Mike Winkeljohn says that Jones – who has always been an innovator when it comes to technique – is still adding new weapons to his arsenal.
Daniel Cormier begs Jon Jones to "stay out of trouble"
Scott Hernandez - June 9, 2017
On July 29th, at UFC 214, former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones will step into the Octagon with light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier for a highly anticipated rematch 2 years in the making. While Jones and Cormier have been slated to fight on numerous occasions, they have stepped into the Octagon together just once, in 2015, when Jones defeated Cormier via unanimous decision, handing Cormier the first loss of his professional career. Ahead of the rematch on July 29th, Daniel Cormier appeared on SportsCenter to discuss the rematch, pleading for Jones to “stay out of trouble” long enough to make it to the fight:
Jon Jones' coach gives bold prediction for Daniel Cormier fight
Scott Hernandez - June 9, 2017
On July 29th in Anaheim, California at UFC 214, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will step into the Octagon for a highly anticipated rematch two years in the making, as they fight for Cormier’s light heavyweight championship. Ahead of the fight, Jon Jones’ striking coach, Mike Winkeljohn, spoke to Submission Radio to explain why Jones will be making the walk to the Octagon on July 29th:
Daniel Cormier: Jon and I are better than the Chuck Liddells and the Tito Ortizes have ever been
Russell Ess - June 8, 2017
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and former champion Jon Jones are scheduled to fight once again at UFC 214, which takes place on July 29 in Anaheim, California.
Daniel Cormier gives his take on why Jon Jones looked unimpressive against 'OSP'
Tom Taylor - June 8, 2017
On July 29, in the main event of UFC 214, former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will return from a lengthy layoff to challenge reigning champion Daniel Cormier for the title. In April of 2016, Jones returned from a similar layoff. Though he was originally expected to challenge Cormier for gold in this 2016 return to action, a last-minute Cormier injury meant he instead battled late-replacement Ovince St. Preux for interim gold.
Jon Jones goes off on "f*cking dork" Alexander Gustafsson, Gustafsson fires back
Tom Taylor - June 1, 2017
Back in 2013, Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson engaged in one of the best light heavyweight title fights of all time, and really, one of the best fight ever period. For five, frenzied rounds, the American champion and Swedish challenger pelted each other with heavy artillery, forcing momentum swing after momentum swing after momentum swing. After their five round war, which Jones won by decision, the pair ended up posing for a classic photo together. It was clear that they earned each other’s respect.
VIDEO | A compilation of every time Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have faced off
Tom Taylor - May 21, 2017
.@JonnyBones and @dc_mma sure have faced off a lot. #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/THxE9OUAHV — MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) May 20, 2017
Donald Cerrone responds to Daniel Cormier's comments about Jon Jones
Scott Hernandez - May 18, 2017
Recently, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, and former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones appeared alongside a slew of popular fighters at the 2017 UFC Summer Kickoff press conference. While the press conference was certainly a heated affair for the two men, footage emerged of the pair backstage before the press conference getting into a war of words which resulted in Cormier throwing his water bottle at Jones before security held the champ back. During the press conference, Cormier appeared extremely comfortable on the mic, never shying away from a verbal showdown with his nemesis. With that being said however, many wondered if Cormier crossed the line when he called Jones a “junkie” during the press conference.
Daniel Cormier justifies mocking Jon Jones drug use
Scott Hernandez - May 17, 2017
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has been extremely willing to engage in trash talk recently leading up to his summer rematch with former light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Leading up to the fight, Cormier appears to be extremely comfortable not only in the spotlight, but also with the microphone, as was evident at the UFC Summer Kickoff press conference, where he and Jones appeared onstage together. Daniel Cormier repeatedly slammed Jones, also going as far as to call the former champ a “junkie”. That struck a nerve with many people, who felt as though the champ may have crossed the line.