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VIDEO | Jon Jones helps clean up restaurant that was vandalized by racists
Tom Taylor - July 1, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently helped clean up a restaurant that was vandalized by racists. Jones has been increasingly active in his community of late, and that trend continued over the weekend when he helped clean up a restaurant that had been ransacked by racist vandals.
Jon Jones believes he "just has to get through round one" to beat Francis Ngannou if they end up fighting
Cole Shelton - June 29, 2020
Jon Jones knows there is a very real chance Francis Ngannou knocks him out if they end up fighting. But, the light heavyweight champion is confident in his skill set that he would be able to get the job done against ‘The Predator’. Following Ngannou’s massive UFC 249 win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Jones talked about moving up to heavyweight to fight him. It immediately caught the fans’ attention. Jones’ coach in Mike Winkeljohn said it was time for “Bones” to go to heavyweight.
Jon Jones not interested in responding to John McCarthy's claims regarding UFC 165 win over Alexander Gustafsson
Chris Taylor - June 26, 2020
Jon Jones has opted to take the high road after John McCarthy recently claimed that he was responsible for ‘Bones’ taking home a win at UFC 165. For those who don’t remember, ‘Bones’ had put his light heavyweight title on the line against Alexander Gustafsson in September of 2013. The result was arguably the greatest fight in the history of the light heavyweight division. After twenty-five minutes of heart-pounding action, Jon Jones was awarded the unanimous decision victory from the judges in attendance.
UFC star Jon Jones checks himself into MDC
Chris Taylor - June 26, 2020
UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones checked himself into MDC on Friday, this according to KRQE News 13 Albuquerque. According to the report, ‘Bones’ began serving his required four days in the community custody program earlier today. The program allows Jones the option to perform services outside of the MDC, this while wearing an ankle monitor.
Referee John McCarthy claims Jon Jones "would have lost his world title if I wasn't doing his fight at UFC 165"
Christopher Taylor - June 25, 2020
Veteran mixed martial arts referee John McCarthy claims Jon Jones would have lost his world title at UFC 165 if it were not for him. Jones (26-1 MMA) squared off with Alexander Gustafsson for the first time at the September 2013 pay-per-view event in Toronto, which resulted in arguably the greatest light heavyweight contest in mixed martial arts history.
Jon Jones prepared to sit out multiple years to "make change"
Tom Taylor - June 25, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes fighters deserve to be paid more, and he’s willing to risk precious years of his own career to prove it. Jones, 32, has spent the last few weeks butting heads with UFC brass over the amount he’s paid to fight.
Michael Bisping suggests Jon Jones call out other boxers instead of Mike Tyson
Tom Taylor - June 23, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has no interest in seeing Mike Tyson fight Jon Jones in MMA, boxing, or any other arena. Last month, the heavyweight boxing legend Tyson, now 53, announced plans for a return to the ring.
Dominick Reyes says Jon Jones is “an actual idiot” for criticizing Hollister jeans label
Natasha Hooper - June 23, 2020
Dominick Reyes has criticized Jon Jones for his outrage over a label at a Hollister Co. store. Since announcing the decision to vacate his light heavyweight title, Jon Jones has been spending a lot of time on social causes. He has donated to food banks in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and has been vocal in his support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Most recently, he criticized the clothing company Hollister Co. for what he perceived as a racist label in a store.
Paulo Costa reacts after Jon Jones leaks private messages on social media
Christopher Taylor - June 21, 2020
Jon Jones took aim at top middleweight contender Paulo Costa shortly following the conclusion of last night’s UFC on ESPN 11 event. ‘Bones’, who recently vacated his UFC light heavyweight title due to contract issues and a bitter feud with Dana White, went on Twitter where he shared a snapshot of some direct message between he and ‘The Eraser’.
Jon Jones shares direct messages from apologetic "b*tch" Paulo Costa
Christopher Taylor - June 21, 2020
Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones buried top middleweight contender Paulo Costa this evening on social media. ‘Bones’ took to Twitter shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC on ESPN 11 event where he shared the following direct messages sent to him by ‘The Eraser’.
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones responds to callout from Mike Tyson: "I'm listening Mike Tyson"
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has issued a response to what appears to be a challenge from Boxing legend Mike Tyson. Tyson had recently shared his thoughts regarding the ongoing pay disputes between the UFC and star fighters Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal.
Mike Tyson: "Jon Jones got to fight me if he wants to make some super money"
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has shared his thoughts regarding the ongoing pay disputes between the UFC and star fighters Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal. ‘Bones’ and ‘Gamebred’ both recently requested to be released by the UFC, this following failed negotiations with the promotion.
Jon Jones says he "may be going back to college" following recent dispute with UFC
Chris Taylor - June 13, 2020
UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones is weighing his options following failed negotiations with his current employer, the UFC. A couple of weeks ago, ‘Bones’ expressed interest in moving up a weight class to take on feared knockout artist Francis Ngannou. Unfortunately for fight fans, negotiations for the fight broke down and shortly after Jones suggested he was considering taking a hiatus from MMA.
Dominick Reyes: It's "obvious" Jon Jones is ducking rematch
Tom Taylor - June 11, 2020
Dominick Reyes believes it’s obvious that it’s “obvious” that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is avoiding him. Reyes challenged Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title back in February. Despite Jones’ reputation as one of the greatest fighters of all times, Reyes pushed him to the brink of defeat.
Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader 2 betting odds released
Adam Martin - June 10, 2020
The oddsmakers have released the opening betting odds for a potential rematch between light heavyweights Jon Jones and Ryan Bader. Jones, the UFC light heavyweight champion, and Bader, a double champ in Bellator, first collided back at UFC 126 in February 2011 when both fighters were young, undefeated prospects. Jones wound up submitting Bader with a guillotine choke that night, a finish that led to him getting a title shot against Mauricio Rua at UFC 128 in March 2011. Bader, meanwhile, went on to have a great career himself. The rest, as they say, is history.
Top middleweight contender Paulo Costa takes aim at Jon Jones
Natasha Hooper - June 9, 2020
Jon Jones has found another adversary in the form of middleweight contender Paulo Costa. As of recent, Costa has been calling out UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. He called their rivalry much bigger than that of Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen, and is ready to erase him in a title fight. Adesanya responded by promising to ‘punish’ Costa in a matchup. The middleweight champion also accused Costa of being a “juiced-up monkey.”
Jon Jones lists demands after getting "ripped off" by UFC for years
Tom Taylor - June 8, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones feels that the promotion has ripped him off by underpaying him throughout his career, and is demanding better treatment going forward. On Monday afternoon, Jones took to Twitter, where he unleashed an impassioned rant about the way the UFC has treated him.
Jon Jones explains appeal of fighting for a different promotion
Tom Taylor - June 8, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is interested in leaving the UFC in favor of another fight promotion. While Jones isn’t sure if he’d make more or less money outside the UFC, he is certain he could find “total support” in a different promotion—something he says he lacks in the UFC.