Jon Jones News
Israel Adesanya takes aim at Jon Jones following recent arrest
Chris Taylor - March 28, 2020
Israel Adesanya is the latest individual to take a shot at Jon Jones following the UFC light heavyweight champions most recent arrest. ‘Bones’ was arrested earlier Thursday morning in Albuquerque and now faces four misdemeanors including aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, possession of an open container and failure to provide proof of insurance.
Jon Jones case could potentially be dismissed due to Covid-19 virus
Chris Taylor - March 28, 2020
Jon Jones recent legal case could potentially be dismissed due to the Covid-19 virus. The UFC’s light heavyweight champion, Jones, was arrested on Thursday morning in downtown Albuquerque and now faces four misdemeanors including aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, possession of an open container and failure to provide proof of insurance.
Dillon Danis takes aim at Valentina Shevchenko for supporting Jon Jones
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2020
Bellator star Dillon Danis has taken exception to UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko defending Jon Jones during his recent arrest. The mixed martial arts community, for the most part, reacted incredibly negatively when the news broke that Jones had been arrested once again on a variety of charges in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
VIDEO | Bodycam footage of Jon Jones arrest released: 'I got stir crazy'
Tom Taylor - March 27, 2020
Footage of Jon Jones’ Thursday morning arrest has now been released. See it below.
Valentina Shevchenko comes to the defense of Jon Jones following recent arrest
Harry Kettle - March 27, 2020
Valentina Shevchenko has defended fellow UFC champion Jon Jones following his recent arrest for a DWI, an open container and negligent use of a firearm. News broke of Jones’ arrest yesterday, with the MMA community having a variety of different reactions to the light heavyweight king’s latest incident. The majority of fans, and media members, couldn’t quite believe that Jones had once again let himself down like this.
UFC releases statement on Jon Jones arrest
Natasha Hooper - March 27, 2020
The UFC has released a statement regarding Jon Jones’ recent arrest. The light heavyweight was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), negligent use of a firearm, possession of an open container, and no proof of insurance in vehicle.
New details emerge in Jon Jones arrest case
Harry Kettle - March 27, 2020
New details have emerged regarding the recent arrest of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jones was arrested for a DWI, having an open container and negligent use of a firearm, with news first breaking last night. Fans around the world have reacted both with shock and negativity towards “Bones”, with a handful of his loyal supporters defending him – as well as UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko.
Thiago Santos calls for title fight against Dominick Reyes following Jon Jones arrest
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2020
Thiago Santos believes he and Dominick Reyes should fight for the light heavyweight title following the arrest of Jon Jones. On Thursday afternoon, news broke that UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones was arrested for a DWI and negligent use of a firearm. It is no doubt a bad look for the champion who has dealt with a ton of legal problems in the past.
Colby Covington reacts to Jon Jones' arrest
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2020
It did not take long for Colby Covington to react to Jon Jones getting arrested. Jones, who was Covington’s roommate in college, was arrested early on Thursday morning, and charged with aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, and possession of an open container.
Report | Jon Jones arrested for DWI, negligent use of a firearm
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2020
Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was reportedly arrested early on Thursday morning. According to a report from KOAT, Jones was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, negligent use of a firearm and possession of an open container.
Henry Cejudo warns Jon Jones, Khabib Nurmagomedov: 'That crown will be mine'
Tom Taylor - March 23, 2020
UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo is gunning for the top spot on the UFC’s vaunted pound-for-pound list, and not even the coronavirus pandemic will stop him. At least, that’s the message he shared on Instagram recently.
Video | Fan-made promo for Jon Jones vs Jan Blachowicz
Adam D Martin - March 22, 2020
UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachwoicz shared a fan-made promo video for a potential fight against champion Jon Jones. Blachowicz knocked out Corey Anderson in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho with Jones in attendance, and many believe the UFC will book this matchup next. Although some believed Dominick Reyes should get the rematch with Jones after a razor-thin controversial decision loss at UFC 247, all signs are pointing to Blachowicz getting the next title shot.
Dominick Reyes' training partner says immediate rematch with Jon Jones is unlikely
Cole Shelton - March 18, 2020
It appears Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes 2 will not happen next, according to UFC light heavyweight, Sam Alvey, a training partner of Reyes’. Jones and Reyes fought in the main event of UFC 247 where it was “Bones” who won a very close decision. Yet, for many fighters and fans, they thought Reyes did enough and should have been awarded the belt.
Tim Kennedy could smell 'booze and weed' on Jon Jones in past training sessions
Tom Taylor - March 13, 2020
Tim Kennedy believes that Jon Jones’ performance in the cage have been hindered by his troubles outside it. Kennedy, who is now retired but previously trained with Jones, weighed in on the light heavyweight champion’s career on a recent episode of Submission Radio.
Jon Jones not worried about fighting, says Coronavirus is 'bigger than sports'
Natasha Hooper - March 13, 2020
Jon Jones has prioritized coronavirus safety over MMA as he dubbed the crisis “bigger than sports.” The light heavyweight champion last fought in February when he defended his title against surging contender, Dominick Reyes. The fighters collided in the main event of UFC 247 in a five-round war. Jones ultimately won by unanimous decision, but the closely contested bout raised many eyebrows and criticism that Reyes should have won.
Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson added to UFC Hall of Fame
Adam Martin - March 8, 2020
The UFC 165 epic light heavyweight title fight between rivals Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. In September 2013, Jones and Gustafsson met in the main event of UFC 165 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. At the time Jones was on an incredible roll, destroying a number of future Hall of Famers on his path to the top of the light heavyweight division, and the betting odds considered him a lopsided favorite to retain his belt. Few were giving Gustafsson a chance to defeat Jones, but he ended up giving the champ the toughest fight of his career.
Jon Jones and Jan Blachowicz seemingly agree to title fight on Twitter
Harry Kettle - February 26, 2020
Jon Jones and Jan Blachowicz have seemingly confirmed on social media that they’re going to fight for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Ever since Jan Blachowicz dismantled Corey Anderson at UFC Rio Rancho many fans have been calling for the Pole to receive the next shot at Jon Jones’ title. Blachowicz has won seven of his last eight fights with the knockout over Anderson coming just seven months after he also knocked out Luke Rockhold.
Joe Rogan wants Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes rematch
Tom Taylor - February 24, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan wants to see a rematch between UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and recent title challenger Dominick Reyes. Jones and Reyes collided in the main event of UFC 247 earlier this month. After five competitive rounds, Jones retained his title with a unanimous decision, though many fans and pundits believe Reyes did enough to earn the judges’ nod — and the belt.