UFC: Jones claims he 'DOESN'T CARE' about Israel Adesanya going for his old belt
4 years, 4 months ago

UFC: Jones claims he 'DOESN'T CARE' about Israel Adesanya going for his old belt

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones claims he does not care about the outcome of Israel Adesanya's fight with Jan Blachowicz, which could see his New Zealand-Nigerian rival win his former light heavyweight belt. Meanwhile, arch rival Adesanya is set to move up into Jones' old weight class and is already gunning for the belt with a fight against new champion Blachowicz scheduled for next year. Jon Jones has said he does not care that Israel Adesanya is going for his former belt But when asked by a fan how he saw the fight between Adesanya and Blachowicz playing out, Jones replied on his Twitter on Monday: 'Truly don't care man, nothing is bigger for me than heavyweight gold.' Middleweight champions Adesanya has now moved up into Jones' former weight class Now arch rival Adesanya is set to face new light heavyweight champions Jan Blachowicz Jones, who was previously guilty of a hit-and-run felony involving a pregnant woman in 2015 and has had a number of other run-ins with the authorities, struck back with a stream of messages.

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Pereira to defend light heavyweight belt against Ankalaev with grander visions beyond UFC 313
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pereira to defend light heavyweight belt against Ankalaev with grander visions beyond UFC 313

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Jon Jones remains the UFC’s primary star, the reigning heavyweight champion widely considered the best mixed martial-arts fighter of all time. Whatever the UFC wants to do, I’ll do it.” Pereira, who turns 38 on July 7, is making a late-career run at becoming the UFC’s marquee attraction. But it didn’t take Pereira long to get back …

Jon Jones opens up on UFC negotiations as legend quickly returns to training
4 months ago

Jon Jones opens up on UFC negotiations as legend quickly returns to training

The Independent  

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Conor McGregor makes claim about heavyweight unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall - as Brit claims Bones 'can't sleep at night' because of him
4 months, 1 week ago

Conor McGregor makes claim about heavyweight unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall - as Brit claims Bones 'can't sleep at night' because of him

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has insisted Jon Jones should take a fight with interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, noting 'woeful' recent sparring footage involving the latter. At UFC 309 on Saturday Jones made his long-awaited return to the Octagon, taking on Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden. Jones had previously hinted that he could step away from fighting following Saturday's event, despite …

Jon Jones calls himself a 'Christian American' and chants 'USA!' for Donald Trump after KO win at UFC 309
4 months, 1 week ago

Jon Jones calls himself a 'Christian American' and chants 'USA!' for Donald Trump after KO win at UFC 309

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones got into the patriotic spirit after Saturday's knockout win over Stipe Miocic with a special message for Donald Trump. 'A big, big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here tonight,' Jones said inside the cage before presenting Trump with the belt and imitating the President-elect's curious robot dance. In his victory speech, UFC champ Jon Jones …

Jon Jones announces his next career move after knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 - as Dana White outlines plans for 'biggest heavyweight fight of all time' amid Tom Aspinall speculation
4 months, 1 week ago

Jon Jones announces his next career move after knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 - as Dana White outlines plans for 'biggest heavyweight fight of all time' amid Tom Aspinall speculation

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones appeared to address a potential fight with Tom Aspinall after knocking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. After knocking out Miocic in typically impressive style, Jones took to the microphone inside the ring to address his future, and seemed to hint that he may well one day fight Aspinall. Jon Jones has announced his next career move after …

UFC reveal NEW number one fighter for the pound-for-pound rankings as injured Jon Jones drops from the top spot following UFC 295 main event withdrawal
1 year, 4 months ago

UFC reveal NEW number one fighter for the pound-for-pound rankings as injured Jon Jones drops from the top spot following UFC 295 main event withdrawal

Daily Mail  

The UFC has revealed a new pound-for-pound number as the consensus greatest fighter of all time, Jon Jones, drops down to No 2. The UFC has revealed a new pound-for-pound No 1 - with Jon Jones dropping down to No 2 Jones was supposed to fight Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 - but was forced to pull out of the …

Alexander Volkanovski jokingly 'volunteers' to step in for Jon Jones after heavyweight star is forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with injury
1 year, 5 months ago

Alexander Volkanovski jokingly 'volunteers' to step in for Jon Jones after heavyweight star is forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with injury

Daily Mail  

Dana White revealed Jones tore a tendon in his pec and will be out for 8 months Alexander Volkanovski has joked that he 'volunteers' to replace Jon Jones after the heavyweight star was forced to withdraw from UFC 295 with a nasty injury. Jon Jones has been ruled out of UFC 295 with an injury and the bout has been …

Jon Jones out of UFC 295 as Dana White announces new heavyweight title fight
1 year, 5 months ago

Jon Jones out of UFC 295 as Dana White announces new heavyweight title fight

The Independent  

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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones injured, title fight at MSG vs. Stipe Miocic called off
1 year, 5 months ago

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones injured, title fight at MSG vs. Stipe Miocic called off

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will no longer fight for the UFC heavyweight championship next month in New York after Jones tore a pectoral tendon off the bone during training. The heavyweight champion needs surgery and will be out at least eight months, throwing out the anticipated main event of UFC 295 on Nov. 11 at Madison …

Tyson Fury explains why he will ‘probably’ fight Jon Jones instead of Oleksandr Usyk next
1 year, 6 months ago

Tyson Fury explains why he will ‘probably’ fight Jon Jones instead of Oleksandr Usyk next

The Independent  

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Jon Jones: Man born for the Octagon prepares for final hurrah
1 year, 10 months ago

Jon Jones: Man born for the Octagon prepares for final hurrah

The Hindu  

Jonathan Dwight Jones was born for the Octagon. A tiff with UFC chairman Dana White over his pay in early 2020 would prompt Jones to relinquish his Light Heavyweight title after a record 11 defences. Jones has failed numerous dope tests since 2015, ceding his title twice to one of his biggest adversaries, Daniel Cormier. After a hiatus of three …

Francis Ngannou: Jon Jones ‘rushed’ against Ciryl Gane because he was ‘afraid’
2 years ago

Francis Ngannou: Jon Jones ‘rushed’ against Ciryl Gane because he was ‘afraid’

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Jon Jones sends blunt warning to Stipe Miocic ahead of potential UFC fight
2 years ago

Jon Jones sends blunt warning to Stipe Miocic ahead of potential UFC fight

Hindustan Times  

Jon Jones had a dream debut in UFC heavyweight division as he clinched the title against Ciryl Gane on Saturday. Jon Jones became new heavyweight champion on Saturday Having reinforced himself as one of the greatest MMA fighters ever, Jones has set his eyes on the next challenge. Earlier, UFC president Dana White had announced that the winner of Jones …

UFC 285: Jon Jones’ next opponent Stipe Miocic will offer ‘something he hasn’t seen before’
2 years ago

UFC 285: Jon Jones’ next opponent Stipe Miocic will offer ‘something he hasn’t seen before’

The Independent  

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Watch: Viral video of Jon Jones bleating like a GOAT after heavyweight title win over Ciryl Gane in UFC 285
2 years ago

Watch: Viral video of Jon Jones bleating like a GOAT after heavyweight title win over Ciryl Gane in UFC 285

Hindustan Times  

Uber confident Jon Jones humbled Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285 and lifted the heavyweight title on Saturday night in USA. Marking his return to the Octagon after a three-year hiatus, it was a perfect day for Jones as he scripted history by becoming only the eight fighter in UFC to have won championship titles in two …

Francis Ngannou: ‘Jon Jones finds a better battle on Twitter than in the UFC’
3 years, 1 month ago

Francis Ngannou: ‘Jon Jones finds a better battle on Twitter than in the UFC’

The Independent  

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UFC 270: Francis Ngannou prefers a Tyson Fury boxing bout OVER a clash with Jon Jones
3 years, 2 months ago

UFC 270: Francis Ngannou prefers a Tyson Fury boxing bout OVER a clash with Jon Jones

Daily Mail  

Francis Ngannou has moved on from a potential mega-fight with Jon Jones, insisting that he would prefer to fight Tyson Fury after his UFC 270 clash with Ciryl Gane. Francis Ngannou says he would prefer to fight Tyson Fury over Jon Jones next The past 12 months have seen Ngannou strongly linked with a blockbuster against Jones, who is eyeing …

UFC’s Jon Jones guilty of misdemeanor in Vegas property case
3 years, 3 months ago

UFC’s Jon Jones guilty of misdemeanor in Vegas property case

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Former UFC champion Jon Jones has taken a plea deal to resolve a criminal case stemming from allegations that he scuffled with his fiancée and damaged a Las Vegas police vehicle at Caesars Palace almost eight weeks ago. Jones’ attorney, Peter Christiansen, declined to comment Thursday on Jones’ no contest plea on Tuesday to a misdemeanor property …

Jon Jones: UFC star arrested on alleged domestic violence charge
3 years, 6 months ago

Jon Jones: UFC star arrested on alleged domestic violence charge

The Independent  

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UFC Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya Apologises for 'Rape' Remark
4 years ago

UFC Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya Apologises for 'Rape' Remark

News 18  

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has apologised after he said on social media he would “rape” fellow fighter Kevin Holland. “I understand the gravity of this word and how it can affect and hurt other people apart from my opponent, although that was never my intention,” Adesanya tweeted here. “I am still growing under the spotlight, and I take this …

UFC 259: Jon Jones revels in the demise of 'hype train' Israel Adesanya
4 years ago

UFC 259: Jon Jones revels in the demise of 'hype train' Israel Adesanya

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones has revelled in Israel Adesanya's first career defeat as the former light heavyweight king took to Twitter to celebrate his arch rival's failure to make history at UFC 259. Jon Jones has revelled in Israel Adesanya's career-first UFC defeat in Las Vegas this weekend Adesanya, 31, was denied history as Jan Blachowicz defeated the fan favourite by decision …

UFC 259: Israel Adesanya says he has no regrets over failed tilt at UFC history
4 years ago

UFC 259: Israel Adesanya says he has no regrets over failed tilt at UFC history

Daily Mail  

Israel Adesanya insists he has no regrets over his failed bid to become two-weight world champion as the middleweight king said he will return to the 205-pound ranks for another shot at UFC gold after defeat to Jan Blachowicz. Adesanya, 31, entered UFC 259 on the cusp of becoming just the fifth UFC star to hold titles in simultaneous weight …

UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz happy to be underdog, analyses Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones
4 years ago

UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz happy to be underdog, analyses Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones

The Hindu  

Light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is determined to establish his name as one of the fiercest fighters in the MMA world by defeating middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 in Nevada on Saturday. Several UFC fans expected Blachowicz to face Jon Jones for the light heavyweight belt after his victory over Corey Anderson in February 2020. But with Jones …

Israel Adesanya ridicules fellow UFC star Jon Jones
4 years, 4 months ago

Israel Adesanya ridicules fellow UFC star Jon Jones

Daily Mail  

Israel Adesanya insists he will not bulk up in a similar fashion to Jon Jones as he gets set to move up in weight ahead of his fight against Jan Blachowicz. 'The Last Stylebender' confirmed this week that he is making the step up to light-heavyweight, with Adesanya's coach Eugene Bareman recently revealed they were targeting the Nigerian-born New Zealander …

Daniel Cormier backs Israel Adesanya to beat UFC's pound-for-pound No 1 Jon Jones inside the octagon
4 years, 5 months ago

Daniel Cormier backs Israel Adesanya to beat UFC's pound-for-pound No 1 Jon Jones inside the octagon

Daily Mail  

Daniel Cormier believes Israel Adesanya would beat UFC's No 1 pound-for-pound fighter Jon Jones inside the octagon. Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones have become embroiled in a war of words as of late Retired UFC fighter Daniel Cormier insists the two men need to face each other in the octagon In response, Adesanya harshly claimed that the 33-year-old's mother – …

Jon Jones accuses Israel Adesanya of 'growing breasts' after seeing oddly shaped pectoral muscle
4 years, 5 months ago

Jon Jones accuses Israel Adesanya of 'growing breasts' after seeing oddly shaped pectoral muscle

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones made a dig at Israel Adesanya 'growing breasts' after the misshapen appearance of one of the middleweight champion's pectoral muscles at UFC 253. Jon Jones, who has failed two anti-doping tests in the UFC, used it as a stick to beat Adesanya with online and stoked the rivalry with another critical tweet. Israel Adesanya is experiencing pain and …

Israel Adesanya tells UFC rival Jon Jones to 'shut the f*** up' and claims he's jealous of him
4 years, 5 months ago

Israel Adesanya tells UFC rival Jon Jones to 'shut the f*** up' and claims he's jealous of him

Daily Mail  

Israel Adesanya has continued his fierce war of words with UFC legend Jon Jones by telling his arch-rival to 'shut the f*** up forever' and claiming that he is jealous of him. Israel Adesanya claimed Jon Jones is jealous of him as he aimed X-rated rant at his rival Jones, who is widely regarded as one of the best MMA …

Jon Jones vacates UFC title and plots move to heavyweight
4 years, 7 months ago

Jon Jones vacates UFC title and plots move to heavyweight

The Independent  

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Jon Jones tells Mike Tyson he'd ACCEPT a superfight
4 years, 9 months ago

Jon Jones tells Mike Tyson he'd ACCEPT a superfight

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones has been mooting a move from UFC due to his unhappiness over his pay from the franchise and, remarkably, Mike Tyson might just be his ticket to a money-spinning alternative. Tyson recently spoke out about Jones' stand-off with Dana White to Charlie Mack and said that, no matter how many people watch UFC, boxers will make more money …

Jon Jones vs Dana White: who will win UFC argument?
4 years, 9 months ago

Jon Jones vs Dana White: who will win UFC argument?

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones and Dana White are at loggerheads and there is no sign of a quick resolution to their heated and very public dispute over pay. UFC president Dana White and Jon Jones are in a dispute over payment First, a recap of their argument. Jones claimed White had 'tarnished' him by going public with negotiations and labelled the UFC …

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vacates title amid pay dispute with president Dana White
4 years, 9 months ago

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vacates title amid pay dispute with president Dana White

Firstpost  

The 32-year-old Jones had been eyeing a fight with heavyweight Francis Ngannou, but said the UFC did not want to pay him enough. Jon “Bones” Jones tweeted Sunday that he’s giving up his UFC title in a pay dispute. Asked if was giving up his title, he tweeted “Yes.” When one of Jones’ 2.3 million Twitter followers suggested he was …

UFC champion Jon Jones hits back at criticism of controversial win over Dominick Reyes
5 years, 1 month ago

UFC champion Jon Jones hits back at criticism of controversial win over Dominick Reyes

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones has blasted those doubting his victory over Dominick Reyes stating that his opponent and fanbase should be 'mad at Dom's conditioning guy'. Jones controversially came out on top after a five-round epic in Houston, holding onto his light-heavyweight belt via a unanimous decision of 48-47, 48-47, 49-46. Jon Jones has taken to Twitter to hit out at those …

Jon Jones dismisses huge power of Thiago Santos ahead of UFC 239 main event title showdown
5 years, 8 months ago

Jon Jones dismisses huge power of Thiago Santos ahead of UFC 239 main event title showdown

Daily Mail  

Jon Jones has backed himself to avoid the seismic power heading his way from Thiago Santos at UFC 239. Jon Jones does not think Thiago Santos has the skill to land with his power punches But Jones remains unconcerned and even thinks the Brazilian's great strength will turn into his Achilles heel. 'If it goes anywhere past two rounds, the …

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