Jon Jones News
Here is how you can help make Jon Jones' dreams come true
Russell Ess - December 22, 2015
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is asking for your support to get the sport of mixed martial arts legally sanctioned in his home state of New York. Jones tweeted the following with a link to a petition supporting the legalization of MMA in New York:
Jon Jones welcomes Yoel Romero to Jackson Wink MMA
Russell Ess - December 17, 2015
Yoel Romero’s uncanny strength and power helped him overcome “Jacare” Souza at UFC 194 in a close split-decision fight that could have Romero fighting for the title in his next appearance. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones sees a bright future for the UFC middleweight and holds him in high regard.
Wow! Jon Jones comments on new pound-for-pound rankings
Russell Ess - December 15, 2015
The pound-for-pound debate is never ending. Experts, fans, and fighters themselves will all have their opinion on who the best pound-for-pound fighter is or was. That one “best” individual all comes down to one’s point of view and there will always be an argument coming in hot for the debate. In the recent UFC 194 post-fight press conference, Conor McGregor was asked by a media member if he feels that he is the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and he said that he is. McGregor said that he as a whole package, no one can do it better than him. The UFC currently has McGregor as number three.
Jon Jones says 'it only seems right' Jose Aldo gets immediate rematch with Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - December 14, 2015
It was the most anticipated fight in featherweight history. Fans clamored for months and months at the possibilities of what could happen in the bout between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor. Over the weekend, the ultimate showdown that Brazilian and Irish fans traveled across the world for took just 13 seconds to come to a conclusion, and although an exciting and record-breaking win for Conor McGregor, many fans just really wanted to see more, including former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
Sage Northcutt is looking to break Jon Jones' record
Russell Ess - December 8, 2015
At just 19-years-old, Sage Northcutt is the youngest active fighter in the UFC. With an impressive win over Francisco Trevino at UFC 192, Northcutt is set to face Cody Pfister at UFC Fight Night 80 on Dec. 10 and looking to climb the ladder to the top of the lightweight division with a lofty goal in mind. “Everybody wants to be the UFC champion,” Northcutt said on an episode of “UFC Embedded.” “My goal is to be the youngest UFC champion in UFC history.” Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones holds that record winning the 205-pound title when he was just 23-years-old.
WATCH! Jon Jones, Holly Holm, Carlos Condit and Donald Cerrone kill the Hotline Bling
Russell Ess - December 7, 2015
This is Gold!!! Great performance guys 👏👏👏 @jonnybones @cowboycerrone @carlos_condit @hollyholm A video posted by Official Instagram JacksonWink (@jacksonwink_mma) on Dec 3, 2015 at 7:18pm PST
Dana White says 'huge' Jon Jones is planning on moving up to heavyweight division
Russell Ess - December 7, 2015
Jon Jones has been in the gym doing a lot of powerlifting and packing on muscle. The former UFC light heavyweight champion has been breaking personal weightlifting records and making big gains. UFC President Dana White spoke with ESPN recently and talked about Jones’ plan on moving up to the heavyweight division (transcribed by MMA Fighting):
MUST SEE! Dana White baffled with Jon Jones' statement that the UFC knew Vitor Belfort was on steroids
Russell Ess - December 3, 2015
https://youtu.be/-EH60VrLA4M?t=8m15s A recent in-depth interview with Jon Jones covered a wide variety of topics with the former UFC light heavyweight champion that has sparked a lot of debates. From his admitted drug addiction and love of partying and now living a sober life, to his claim that the UFC knew Vitor Belfort was on steroids ahead of their fight at UFC 152.