Jon Jones News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 27, 2024

A former UFC “champ-champ” believes Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria could be even bigger than Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall. Many fans have been clamoring for Jones vs. Aspinall given that it would settle who is the best heavyweight in the UFC. “Bones” holds the main title, while Aspinall has his hands on interim gold. While UFC CEO Dana White is looking to make that title unification bout a reality in 2025, is it possible that another mega fight tops that one?

Josh Evanoff - December 23, 2024

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has laid out his plans for the next five years. ‘Bones’ is fresh off his return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 309 in New York City last month. Back for the first time since a submission win over Ciryl Gane last spring, Jon Jones met former champion Stipe Miocic. The 42-year-old was ending his own hiatus, last being knocked out by Francis Ngannou in early 2021.

Harry Kettle - December 20, 2024

UFC legend Jon Jones has teased what he could end up doing when he eventually retires from mixed martial arts. As we know, Jon Jones is widely considered to be the greatest of all time in mixed martial arts. At this point, there are very few fans and pundits who dispute that. At the same time, he’s also the UFC heavyweight champion, and seems to have his eyes set on continuing his historic run next year.

Harry Kettle - December 18, 2024

UFC fighter Colby Covington has hit back at Jon Jones as their war of words over social media continues. As we know, Colby Covington and Jon Jones aren’t big fans of one another. As we also know, many others aren’t big fans of Colby Covington either. He’s targeted many fighters over the course of the last few years in his rants, but few have received quite as much criticism of Jon Jones.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 15, 2024

Dana White is confident that Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall will become a reality in 2025. Jones is the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, while Aspinall holds the interim gold. “Bones” has said that if he’s expected to fight Aspinall then he wants a substantial payday. He’s publicly shown more interest in fighting UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, which White has been opposed to due to the size difference.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 13, 2024

Tom Aspinall believes there is an asterisk on Jon Jones’ resume. There’s no denying that Jones is a future UFC Hall of Famer. “Bones” has looked dominant as a champion in both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. His run at 205 pounds was legendary, and his lone career loss was a controversial disqualification.

Josh Evanoff - December 11, 2024

UFC welterweight Colby Covington has again taken aim at heavyweight champion Jon Jones. ‘Chaos’ is set to return to the cage for the first time in a year this Saturday night in Tampa. Back for the first time since losing to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December, Colby Covington will meet Joaquin Buckley. For his part, ‘New Mansa’ is fresh off a third-round knockout win over Stephen Thompson in October.

Harry Kettle - December 9, 2024

Alex Pereira has expressed his thoughts on the heavily rumored title unification between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. For Alex Pereira, things are looking pretty great right now. He is the UFC light heavyweight champion, he’s already defended his belt three times, and he has a plethora of options regarding his next fight. Of course, the most likely next step for him seems to be defending against Magomed Ankalaev.

BJ Penn Staff - December 4, 2024

Jon Jones has already achieve more as a professional fighter than boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., according to UFC commentator Jon Anik. Anik, who provides play-by-play on the majority of UFC broadcasts, discussed Jones’ legacy in a recent interview with MMA Junkie. He compared the MMA star to Mayweather and Joe Calzaghe, both of whom retired with undefeated records.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 4, 2024

Jon Jones’ striking coach believes Tom Aspinall would face problems against his fighter. Many fight fans are wondering if the UFC will inevitable book a title unification bout between Jones and Aspinall. “Bones” picked Stipe Miocic apart in their UFC 309 heavyweight title fight. Aspinall, who holds interim gold, was in attendance for the fight. There was no staredown inside the Octagon or even an acknowledgment from Jones.

Harry Kettle - December 4, 2024

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has thanked fans in the midst of great speculation over his future. At this point, it’s getting hard to argue against Jon Jones being the greatest of all time. The man known as ‘Bones’ has achieved some incredible things in mixed martial arts, and that much is an understatement. He has beaten every man he’s stepped in the cage with and more often than not, it hasn’t been particularly close.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 3, 2024

Tom Aspinall believes he knows why Jon Jones hasn’t publicly shown interest in fighting him. Fans have been pounding the table for some clarity in the UFC’s heavyweight division. Jones is the heavyweight titleholder, but Aspinall holds interim gold and has even defended his championship. Following Jones’ own successful title defense at UFC 309, he wouldn’t commit to a title unification bout against Aspinall.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 29, 2024

Jon Jones is firing back at fans who accuse him of ducking Tom Aspinall. The current UFC heavyweight titleholder is Jones, while the interim champion is Aspinall. While it’s clear that the logical step for the UFC to take is a title unification bout, there’s no guarantee that it’ll come to fruition. “Bones” has more interest in fighting UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

Harry Kettle - November 28, 2024

UFC star Jon Jones has given his thoughts on Dana White’s Power Slap league as it continues to feature alongside the UFC. For the longest time now, Dana White has been all about growing the sport of mixed martial arts. Of course, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have other interests, too. Over the years, he’s made it crystal clear that he wants to venture into boxing. In addition to that, not so long ago, he began to explore the idea of a slap fighting league.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024

One former WWE star continues to ponder a possible future in MMA after training with Jon Jones. Jones recently defeated Stipe Miocic to successfully defend his UFC Heavyweight Championship. Ahead of the Madison Square Garden showdown, Gable Steveson was welcomed into Jones’ camp for fight preparations. Steveson even ate a knee during his time with “Bones.”

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 27, 2024

One prominent UFC personality believes Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall will ultimately take place. Jones vs. Aspinall has been a hot topic within the MMA community. “Bones” hasn’t shown much interest in fighting Aspinall. The future UFC Hall of Famer has shared his desire to fight light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira instead. UFC CEO Dana White isn’t gung-ho on the idea, expressing his belief that Jones is too big for “Poatan.”

Harry Kettle - November 26, 2024

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has explained why he’s picking Jamahal Hill to defeat Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311. For Jamahal Hill, his upcoming fight against Jiri Prochazka is going to be really important. The former UFC light heavyweight champion wants to prove he still belongs at the top of the division in the wake of his one-sided defeat at the hands of Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 300. Of course, given how stacked things are looking at 205 pounds, that’ll be easier said than done.

Cole Shelton - November 25, 2024

Rampage Jackson doesn’t think Tom Aspinall would be much of a problem for Jon Jones. After Jones beat Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 to defend his heavyweight title, many fans hoped he would face the current interim heavyweight champion in Tom Aspinall next. It would definitely be a highly-anticipated bout and one that would be tough to call.