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Jon Jones Throws Shade At Khabib Nurmagomedov Fans, Claims He’s The Greatest Fighter Of All Time

UFC’s Jon Jones confidently stated that he is in fact the greatest fighter of all time in a video he recently released. He addressed the fans of Khabib Nurmagomedov, who just retired after he recorded a win against Justin Gaethje last Saturday, according to a report from TMZ. After the fight, numerous fans were stating […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 2y ago

Jon Jones Says ‘Humiliating’ Arrest For Drunk Driving Changed His Life

UFC fighter and Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones opened up about his “humiliating” arrest for drunk driving and how it changed the direction of his life during an appearance on the Wild Ride! w/ Steve-O podcast on Thursday, as seen on YouTube. Jones told Steve-O, formerly of MTV’s Jacka**, that the arrest was one of […]

By Robin Zabiegalski | 3y ago

Jon Jones Asks For UFC To Release Him From Contract

Jon Jones has asked to be released from the UFC after negotiations for a “superfight” between Francis Ngannou hit a snag. On May 29, UFC president Dana White told ESPN reporter Brett Okamoto that a fight between Jones and Ngannou was not going to happen. According to White, the amount of money Jones was asking […]

By Devan McGuinness | 3y ago

Jon Jones Arrested, UFC Champion Slapped With Aggravated DWI & Gun Charge

Jon Jones has been arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MMA Fighting reported. The UFC Light Heavyweight Champion is facing charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated, negligent use of a firearm, possession of an open container, and driving with no proof of insurance. According to records, Jones was arrested just after 1 a.m. on Thursday morning […]

By Terrence Smith | 3y ago

MMA Rumors: Anthony Johnson Says He Now Wants To Fight Jon Jones At Light Heavyweight

Months after reports suggested that Anthony Johnson hopes to return to the UFC next year as part of the promotion’s heavyweight division, it now appears that “Rumble” has had a change of plans and is instead targeting the light heavyweight division, specifically its current two-time undisputed champion, Jon “Bones” Jones. Quoting his recent appearance on […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Anthony Johnson Planning UFC Comeback In 2020 At Heavyweight, Manager Says

Anthony Johnson, the former UFC light heavyweight standout who retired in the spring of 2017 at the age of 33, is reportedly planning to return to active competition early next year. Citing Johnson’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, ESPN’s Brett Okamoto wrote that Johnson is set to file paperwork to reenter the UFC’s drug testing pool for […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Brock Lesnar Will Return To UFC If He Gets To Face This Fighter, Per Kurt Angle

Earlier this year, Brock Lesnar shocked mixed martial arts fans when he retired from the sport, instead choosing to remain in WWE and sign a new contract the company. As such, it is widely believed that “The Beast” missed out on an opportunity to face Daniel Cormier in the octagon at UFC 241, which took […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Dana White Comments On Possibility Of Third Fight Between Jon Jones And Daniel Cormier

In the aftermath of recent comments from two-time UFC lightweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones about refusing to move up one weight class for yet another fight against reigning heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier, UFC President Dana White opened up about the possibility of a third bout between both men, as well as their shared hesitance to […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

Tito Ortiz Says He Can Beat Jon Jones, Explains How He Would Do It

At the moment, UFC Hall of Famer and former lightweight champion Tito Ortiz is preparing for a completely different challenge — his upcoming Combate Americas debut against former WWE and Impact Wrestling standout Alberto Del Rio. However, the 44-year-old MMA legend also opened up recently about how he feels he’d do against some of the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Jon Jones Vs. Daniel Cormier 3 Still Possible, Per ‘MMAjunkie’

A month is yet to pass since UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defended the title against Anthony Smith at UFC 235, but he has already started talking about his next fight. On Twitter, “Bones” hinted at the possibility that he and former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic could face each other in the Octagon […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

Jon Jones Willing To Pay $100K For A Shot At UFC Champ Daniel Cormier

Professional mixed martial arts fighter Jon Jones is a two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion, but cannot stop dwelling on a couple of past matches with a viable competitor. In fact, it’s annoyed him so much that he’s willing to pay $100,000 for a rematch. Jon Jones is the youngest champion in UFC history […]

By Kristin Danley Greiner | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Two Potential Opponents For UFC Champ Daniel Cormier If Brock Lesnar Backs Out

After beating Stipe Miocic at UFC 226 to become the new UFC heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier already knew who he wants to fight next. In a post-fight interview, Cormier immediately called out former UFC heavyweight champion and WWE superstar Brock Lesnar, who quickly entered the Octagon, shoved “DC,” and engaged in a heated exchange of […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones Reveal Why They Are No Longer Interested In A Trilogy Fight

At UFC 230, UFC two-division champion Daniel Cormier became the first fighter to win and defend both the light heavyweight and heavyweight belt after beating Derrick Lewis via rear-naked choke. As expected, in the post-fight interview, Cormier called out former UFC heavyweight champion and WWE superstar Brock Lesnar for the second time. Brock Lesnar has […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Derrick Lewis Thinks Daniel Cormier Is ‘Scared’ To Fight Jon Jones, ‘The Guy Beat Him Twice’

Nearly four months after beating the “baddest man on the planet,” Stipe Miocic, UFC two-division champion Daniel Cormier is set to fight again in the Octagon at UFC 230, which takes place on Saturday, November 3, at Madison Square Garden. Cormier will be defending the UFC heavyweight title for the first time, battling against Derrick […]

By JB Baruelo | 4y ago

MMA Rumors: Jon Jones Talks About Boxing And His Chances Against Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua

Several big names in the world of mixed martial arts have been tempted to enter the boxing ring because of the possibility of having a huge payday. Despite not having enough experience in boxing, former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor challenged undefeated boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. “The Notorious” lost the match, as expected, but […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

MMA Rumors: Daniel Cormier Reveals Two Potential Opponents For His Last UFC Fight

Since beating Stipe Miocic at UFC 226, UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier revealed his plan to permanently end his mixed martial arts career after two more fights. As of now, he is scheduled to make his first title defense as the UFC heavyweight champion at UFC 230 against Derrick Lewis. Most people […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

MMA News: Former UFC Champ Jon Jones Slams Georges St-Pierre For PED-Comments

At UFC 214, Jon Jones has succeeded to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title after beating Daniel Cormier via third-round knockout. The impressive victory made most believe that “Bones” was indeed one of the greatest MMA fighters of all-times. However, it didn’t take long before Jones’ reign ended. A test sample collected from Jon Jones […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

MMA Rumors: Daniel Cormier Versus Jon Jones 3 Could Happen At Heavyweight, Says Dana White

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is near to finish serving the 15-month suspension USADA handed him after testing positive for a banned substance last year. “Bones” could fight again in the Octagon as early as October 28, and as of now, there is only one man Jones is expected to face when he […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

Anderson Silva’s Failed Drug Test Was Due To Contaminated Supplements, Former Champ Eyes Return To UFC

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced today that former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva’s second positive test for banned substances –from October 2017 — was a result of contaminated supplements. The announcement effectively clears Silva of the charge of intentional doping. “This is great news. I am vindicated,” Silva said via press release. “The […]

By Kevin Tall | 5y ago

MMA Rumors: UFC Champ Daniel Cormier Willing To Fight Jon Jones ‘If He’s Around’

Daniel Cormier suddenly became part of the G.O.A.T. conversations after beating the “baddest man on the planet,” Stipe Miocic, via first-round knock out at UFC 226 to claim the UFC heavyweight title. However, despite becoming a two-division champion, Cormier is planning to stick with his plan to retire in March 2019. Daniel Cormier plans to […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

Dana White Says Brock Lesnar & Jon Jones Both ‘Very Interested’ In UFC Superfight

Dana White, the current President of the UFC, says that he believes Brock Lesnar’s contract with the WWE is up at the end of the summer and he “knows” Brock wants to ready himself for another UFC fight. TMZ reported that White is already looking for an opponent to match Lesnar up with and he […]

By Lucille Barilla | 5y ago

Jon Jones Admits To Letting Management Team Sign Mandatory Drug Paperwork In UFC

UFC superstar Jon Jones received some terrible news today as the California State Athletic Commission has banned him from competing in the UFC for one full year. The decision was based on Jones failing a drug test in July, causing the UFC to forfeit his win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214. While the CSAC […]

By Shawn Lealos | 5y ago

MMA News: Dana White Has Three Huge Problems – Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, And Brock Lesnar

UFC boss Dana White had been widely expected to strip lightweight champion Conor McGregor of his title at UFC 220 last weekend. McGregor took the title from Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 in November 2016 but has not defended the title since. McGregor has indicated that he will not return to the Octagon until this […]

By Alan Ewart | 5y ago

UFC News: CSAC Announces New Date For Jon Jones’ Steroids Hearing

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is expected to be out for a long period of time after his second anti-doping violation. The California State Athletic Commission will be the one deciding his UFC future, and most people believe “Bones” will receive a four-year ban. The CSAC was originally scheduled to assess Jon Jones’ […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

UFC’s Jon Jones Fires Back At Colby Covington With Twitter Tirade

The saga of UFC fighter Jon Jones and his new rivalry with Colby Covington has heated up even more as Jones finally threw some responses back towards Covington. Over the past several weeks, Covington has been talking more and more about Jones. There was the scathing tweet response he made to Jones who had tweeted […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

Daniel Cormier Hopes Jon Jones Only Gets Minimum Suspension

Jon Jones most recent failed drug tests carry the possibility of a four-year suspension since he is now a repeat offender. However, there is one fellow UFC fighter who said that he would like to see the Jones suspension reduced to just a one-year minimum. TMZ caught up with Daniel Cormier, and he made that […]

By Shawn Lealos | 5y ago

UFC Star Jon Jones Responds To Colby Covington Comments About Fabricio Werdum

There have been plenty of comments made against UFC star Jon Jones by fellow fighter Colby Covington over the past several weeks. Covington has also made comments about other fighters including Tyron Woodley and Fabricio Werdum. The latter of these comments were enough for Jon Jones to finally issue a response but it wasn’t quite […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

Jon Jones’ Former Roommate Claims He’s Fake And Cheats On His Wife

Rising welterweight Colby Covington tore into former roommate Jon Jones during an interview. The former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones sent out a tweet to George St. Pierre before his fight with Michael Bisping at UFC 217. Jones called GSP an inspiration and said that he is praying for the all-time great who went […]

By Frank Yemi | 5y ago

UFC Star Jon Jones Bashed On Twitter By UFC Welterweight Fighter

This past weekend saw a lot go down with the UFC, including Jon Jones becoming active on Twitter and drawing quite a strong reaction from one outspoken MMA fighter. On Saturday, Jones emerged on the social media platform to respond to some fans and also show his support for returning MMA star Georges St-Pierre in […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

Joe Rogan Discusses ‘Crazy’ Jon Jones Rumor About Failed Drug Test

While Jon Jones awaits his fate following his failed drug test, UFC color commentator Joe Rogan talked about the latest rumor surrounding the troubled MMA star. The 30-year-old tested positive for a steroid after knocking out UFC lightweight champion Daniel Cormier. The victory was overturned to a no-contest and became the latest controversy for the […]

By Frank Yemi | 5y ago

Jon Jones Is No Longer The GOAT, Says Chael Sonnen After GSP UFC 217 Win

Jon Jones was considered by many as mixed martial arts’ GOAT, or greatest of all time, because of his accomplishments and overall skillset. But after Georges St-Pierre defeated Michael Bisping at UFC 217 to become the new middleweight champion of the world, former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen said that GSP has surpassed Jones as […]

By Juan Paolo David | 5y ago

UFC News: Jon Jones Is On Daniel Cormier’s List, Future UFC Fight Coming?

While UFC star Jon Jones has been somewhat lowkey since his overturned win several months ago, his rival Daniel Cormier has him on his future fight list. However, that future fight could be months away, as Cormier has another MMA fighter ahead of Jon Jones on the fight list. Here are the latest details on […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

MMA Rumors: Former Champ Jon Jones Leaving UFC For Bellator?

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones is undeniably one of the best fighters who ever stepped inside the Octagon. However, his legacy was stained with various controversies, including the use of performance-enhancing drugs. After receiving a lengthy suspension, will Jon Jones leave UFC to continue fighting for another MMA promotion? At UFC 214, […]

By JB Baruelo | 5y ago

UFC Star Jon Jones Sends Message To Georges St-Pierre Before UFC 217 Fight

Ahead of the UFC 217 pay-per-view event on Saturday night, MMA fighter Jon Jones emerged online to send a message to Georges St-Pierre. GSP was scheduled for a big main event championship bout against Michael Bisping for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Jones, who tested positive for a banned substance this past summer, took to Twitter […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

WWE Rumors: Brock Lesnar Can’t Leave WWE Until Next Summer

Before WrestleMania 31, Brock Lesnar signed a new three-year contract with WWE. Since then, the WWE Universe has been under the impression that his deal would expire almost immediately after WrestleMania 34 next year. WWE officials are still planning a huge rematch between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Title at the […]

By Will McCormick | 6y ago

Jon Jones Knockout Victory Over Daniel Cormier Fueled By Steroids, According To Michael Bisping

Before his fight with Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier had never been finished, and he displayed the toughness of his chin when he survived a head kick and power punch from knockout artist Anthony Johnson, who he defeated twice. While many analysts predicted Jon Jones would win another decision against Daniel Cormier at UFC 214, very […]

By Frank Yemi | 6y ago

Did Jon Jones Admit To Using Steroids After The Daniel Cormier Fight? Watch His Post-Fight Interview

Since Jon Jones tested positive for steroid turinabol following his UFC 214 victory, which has been officially overturned to a no contest, analyst and fans have been analyzing his words and behavior leading up to the fight and afterwards. At UFC 214, Jon Jones had a post-fight interview with Fox Sports. Jones discussed closing the […]

By Frank Yemi | 6y ago

Jon Jones Failed Drug Test Twist: How He Could Have Taken The Banned Substance

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been stripped of a UFC title for the third time after testing positive for a banned steroid. After his B sample came back positive, fans and members of the MMA community pondered whether ‘Bones’ Jones took the steroid knowingly and how he could have taken the banned […]

By Frank Yemi | 6y ago

UFC Champion Daniel Cormier Responds To Criticism Regarding Title Controversy

Daniel Cormier is once again the light heavyweight champion in the UFC. Cormier has been named the champion in unconventional fashion. Daniel Cormier is not the UFC’s light heavyweight champion because he won his bout. How Cormier became the champ is something that he will not apologize for. The last time Daniel Cormier was seen […]

By Ernest Shepard | 6y ago

Joe Rogan Reacts To Jon Jones B Sample Testing Positive For Turinabol

Jon Jones has been stripped of the UFC title for the third time in his career after testing positive for a steroid called Turinabol. Joe Rogan reacts to the B sample with Brendan Schaub in the video below. After Jones’ B sample came back positive for Turinabol, the California State Athletic Commission overturned his knockout […]

By Frank Yemi | 6y ago

Joe Rogan Calls Out Jon Jones, Says UFC fighter Is Now ‘The Number One F***up Of All-Time’

Last week, TMZ first broke the news that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones had failed a drug test prior to his July 29 UFC 214 title fight against Daniel Cormier. In a statement that the UFC released regarding this, they stated that Jones’ failed drug test came from a sample that was collected at […]

By Greg Sousa | 6y ago

Brock Lesnar Has Changed His Mind About Re-signing With WWE After Jon Jones’ Failed Test

At WWE SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar retained the WWE Universal Championship after the Fatal Four Way Match. The WWE Universe was speculating about Lesnar’s future after Paul Heyman threatened that Brock would leave the company if he lost the title at SummerSlam. Although that didn’t happen, there has been a lot of speculation recently about Brock […]

By Will McCormick | 6y ago

WWE Summerslam 2017 Reviews Signal That Braun Strowman Will Show Brock Lesnar ‘No Mercy’

WWE superstar Braun Strowman may not have won the Universal Championship at the 2017 WWE SummerSlam event. However, Strowman did manage to position himself as the WWE networks premier “Monster Among Men.” Many commentators, including 411 Mania, branded SummerSlam 2017 a “poor” event, but most have praised Strowman’s performance, in the “fatal four-way” as the […]

By Alan Ewart | 6y ago

Joe Rogan Reacts To Jon Jones Failed Drug Test At UFC 214

MMA fans were shocked when it was announced this week that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones failed his in-competition drug test. Joe Rogan is one of many to react to the shocking news. Jon Jones is regarded by many to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time and his career has been entangled […]

By Frank Yemi | 6y ago

Does Jon Jones’ UFC Suspension Lead To A Wrestling Match Against Brock Lesnar?

When Jon Jones defeated Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 for the Light Heavyweight Championship, he almost immediately called out Brock Lesnar for a fight. However, this was before the latest information released regarding his future inside the Octagon. Although Jones is arguably the best pound for pound MMA fighter today, unfortunately it is not from […]

By Chris Featherstone | 6y ago

WWE Rumors: UFC Star Jon Jones Teases Showing Up At ‘SummerSlam’ To Challenge Brock Lesnar

The WWE is running an angle heading into SummerSlam, with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman threatening to walk out of the WWE if Lesnar loses his WWE Universal Championship at the event without getting pinned. Lesnar is set to defend the title in a Fatal Four-Way Match against Samoa Joe, Braun Strowman, and Roman Reigns. […]

By Shawn Lealos | 6y ago

Paul Heyman Says Lesnar Will ‘Leave’ WWE If He Loses The Universal Title At ‘SummerSlam’

With SummerSlam right around the corner, WWE is really building up the main event, which will have four heavyweights battling for the Universal Championship, but could it cost them their star? Brock Lesnar is set to defend his title against Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe, and Braun Strowman, but Paul Heyman doesn’t think that is overly […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

Brock Lesnar Vs. Jon Jones Projected To Break UFC Pay-Per-View Buys Record

On Saturday at UFC 214, Jon Jones returned from a year long suspension and defeated his rival, Daniel Cormier, to regain the UFC light heavyweight title. Mere moments after winning the biggest fight of his career, Jones was already planting seeds for an even bigger one, a superfight against current WWE Universal Champion and former […]

By Nicholas Wyatt | 6y ago

UFC 214 Results: PPV Buys Estimate, Daniel Cormier’s Purse, Gate, Attendance And More

After being stripped of his title twice, Jon Jones returns in epic fashion at UFC 214, finishing his arch rival Daniel Cormier in the third round by knockout. Former light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier had never been finished in his career, and his only losses come via “Bones” Jones. UFC President Dana White told the […]

By Frank Yemi | 6y ago

Is Brock Lesnar Vs. Jon Jones ‘Superfight’ Coming? Lesnar Responds To Jon Jones’ Challenge At UFC 214

Is it possible that fight fans will one day be seeing a UFC “superfight” between Brock Lesnar and Jon Jones? While talk of Lesnar leaving the world of pro wrestling behind is still the stuff of rumor at the moment, these rumors have been firing up again, now that Lesnar has responded to the challenge […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 6y ago

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