Jon Jones News

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Jon Jones attempted to establish a “new rule” for future UFC callouts this evening, but wound up getting ruthlessly trolled by fight fans. Jones (26-1 MMA), the UFC’s former light heavyweight kingpin, did not appear to be in the most cheerful of spirits this evening.

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Jon Jones clearly tuned in to watch his former opponent Glover Teixeira challenge Jan Blachowicz in today’s UFC 267 main event. Jones (26-1 MMA), the promotions former light heavyweight kingpin, vacated his 205lbs title in August of 2020 in order to make a run at heavyweight gold.

Christopher Taylor - October 29, 2021

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has requested to be removed from the promotions “silly” rankings list. Jones (26-1 MMA) has not competed since UFC 247 in February of 2020, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Dominick Reyes. Shortly following that win, ‘Bones’ announced his intentions of moving up to heavyweight and relinquished his 205lbs title.

Christopher Taylor - October 29, 2021

Jon Jones has responded after his longtime rival Daniel Cormier suggested that “the first true loss” of his career is “very near”. During a recent Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ session with his ESPN co-host Ryan Clark, ‘DC’ was questioned if he thought ‘Bones’ had a realistic chance of defeating either of the reigning UFC heavyweight champions in Ciryl Gane and Francis Ngannou.

Andrew Whitelaw - October 21, 2021

Jon Jones has never been shy about giving his opinion on social media. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was embroiled in more controversy earlier this month after getting arrested in Las Vegas. Jones was subsequently told he couldn’t train at Jackson Wink MMA. The setbacks have not stopped Jones from getting the work in, and the 34 year old appears to be hitting the weights hard as he continues his journey towards a potential heavyweight fight. But after posting a video of himself doing pulldowns with a full stack on instagram, one commenter called with the handle ‘bsack1’ wrote,

Christopher Taylor - October 15, 2021

Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen have a long and storied rivalry dating back to their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 159 back in 2013. That Spring evening in New Jersey, Jones (26-1 MMA) successfully defended his title by disposing of Sonnen (31-17-1 MMA) in the very first round via TKO.

Cole Shelton - October 14, 2021

Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have one of the best rivalries in UFC history, but “DC” is hoping “Bones” gets his act together. At the end of September, Jones was charged and arrested with domestic violence among other things, which was disappointing news to many. He has since opened up on the case, but for Cormier, he worries about what all this will do to his kids.

Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2021

Jon Jones revealed that he was molested as a child and has things he needs to “deal with” following his recent domestic violence arrest. The former UFC light heavyweight kingpin, Jones (26-1 MMA), was arrested last month on charges of battery, domestic violence, and injuring / tampering with a vehicle.

Adam Martin - October 13, 2021

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones issued a statement after being kicked out of his gym, Jackson-Wink MMA. On Wednesday, Jones’ longtime striking coach Mike Winkeljohn spoke to The MMA Hour’s Ariel Helwani and revealed that “Bones” had been booted from Team Jackson-Wink after his latest arrest. According to Winkeljohn, it was a difficult decision for him to make, but one that he had to do as he is a father of three and a husband himself. After learning of Jones’ arrest in Las Vegas last month for domestic battery, Winkeljohn had no choice but to tell Jones to stop drinking and to stay away from the gym until he turns his life around.

Adam D Martin - October 13, 2021

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been kicked out of the Jackson-Wink MMA gym following his latest arrest in Las Vegas. Jones has been a staple at Jackson-Wink MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico for over the past decade. However, after his latest arrest in Las Vegas for alleged domestic battery, Jones’ coaches at Jackson-Wink MMA had no choice but to tell him he is no longer allowed at the gym until he gets his act together. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Jones’ longtime striking coach Mike Winkeljohn confirmed that Jones is no longer welcome at the gym until he gets his act together. Winkeljohn also told Jones to stop drinking.

Harry Kettle - October 13, 2021

UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz has revealed that he wasn’t particularly surprised by the recent arrest of Jon Jones. Ever since Jones departed the 205-pound division, Jan Blachowicz has been the main man at the top of the mountain. He beat Dominick Reyes for the strap before successfully defending it against Israel Adesanya and at the end of this month, he’ll take his talents to Fight Island where he will defend the gold against fellow veteran Glover Teixeira.

Harry Kettle - October 13, 2021

UFC president Dana White has spoken about the UFC release of Luis Pena and whether something similar could happen to Jon Jones. Just a few days ago Luis Pena was arrested on charges of domestic violence, just a few months removed from being arrested for robbery, battery, and criminal mischief. While the outcome of his case has yet to be determined, the UFC acted swiftly by releasing Pena from his contract with the promotion.

Cole Shelton - October 7, 2021

Dominick Reyes is hoping the UFC keeps Jon Jones after his latest arrest so he can fight him and beat him up again. After Jones was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame for his first fight against Alexander Gustafsson, he was arrested early Friday morning in Las Vegas. He was charged with battery, domestic violence, and injuring and tampering with a vehicle and after the news came public, many wondered if he would fight again. For his last opponent, Dominick Reyes he says he hopes “Bones” gets another fight so he can beat him up again.

Adam D Martin - October 7, 2021

UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley reacted after Jon Jones got arrested in Las Vegas, saying that “you can’t beat on your boo.” Jones was arrested two weeks ago in Las Vegas, just hours after his 2013 classic with Alexander Gustafsson was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Jones was arrested on charges of domestic battery after an incident with his fiancee, Jessie Moses, as well as damaging a police car. Since the arrest happened, the reaction towards Jones has generally been negative, as this is far from the first time that he has gotten in trouble with the law.

Adam D Martin - October 5, 2021

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya took a shot at former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones following his post with his fiancée. Jones was arrested two weeks ago in Las Vegas after his 2013 fight against Alexander Gustafsson was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Following the HOF ceremony, Jones was arrested on an alleged domestic battery incident that left his fiancée, Jessie Moses, with bumps and bruises on her face, according to hotel security. In addition, Jones was also charged with damaging a police vehicle after reportedly headbutting it. Days after this incident, however, Jones took to his social media to share a video of him and Moses kissing and making up. According to Jones, he and Moses plan on sticking together through the good and the bad. But posting the video has led to him taking shots from his rivals, and Adesanya had no problem taking to his social media to poke fun at Jones for the video.

Drake Riggs - October 4, 2021

After so many run-ins with the law, many believe Jon Jones needs to start being more responsible – Miesha Tate included. “Cupcake” recently shared her thoughts on her fellow former UFC champion and his latest arrest in Las Vegas after his Hall of Fame induction ceremony for his first Alexander Gustafsson fight at UFC 165 in 2013.

Adam D Martin - October 3, 2021

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones provided the latest update on his relationship with his fiancée, Jessie Moses. Jones was arrested last week in Las Vegas following the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony where his fight with Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 was inducted into the HOF. After the ceremony, Jones was arrested after an alleged domestic battery incident. As well, Jones allegedly head-butted the top of a police car and was also arrested for that. It was a bad situation and UFC president Dana White later said that Jones needs to stay out of Vegas.

Cole Shelton - October 1, 2021

The police audio from Jon Jones’ arrest has been released. According to the audio, Jones’ longtime fiancee Jessie Moses refused to go back to the hotel room where the longtime UFC champ allegedly assaulted her. She did not want to go to the room to get her stuff, the audio revealed.