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Many consider Jon Jones to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time. The legendary career of the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion is nearing its conclusion.

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The Thin Blue Line of the Octagon: Why Jon Jones’ 2017 'Police Officer' Revelation Still Haunts in 2025

When I interviewed Jon “Bones” Jones for Respect Mag in August 2017, he was riding a complex wave of redemption. He had just defeated Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 to reclaim his Light Heavyweight title (a result later overturned), and he was opening up about his life outside the cage.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27

Tom Aspinall plans to retire much younger than Jon Jones did as he reveals surprising UFC exit plan

Tom Aspinall is planning an early retirement from MMA. The Englishman only recently started his reign as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, having had a stint as interim titleholder that broke records for its duration amid the uncertainty surrounding Jon Jones’ future.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 25

Why Jon Jones’ undefeated MMA protege is the top prospect to watch in 2026

This UFC up-and-comer could break through in a big way. Another year is in the books for the leading promotion in mixed martial arts. With that, focus is turning to a 2026 that promises to be huge for the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 22

Jon Jones named UFC legend as his hardest-hitting opponent: ‘I couldn’t control my legs’

Jon Jones is widely regarded as the greatest MMA fighter of all time. The former light heavyweight and heavyweight UFC champion is coming toward the end of his legendary career.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 22

Daniel Cormier Pushes for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira at the UFC White House Event: 'That’s Low-Hanging Fruit'

The UFC’s historic White House event is still six months away, but the card’s biggest potential matchup might already be slipping through the promotion’s fingers and Daniel Cormier isn’t thrilled about it.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17

Herb Dean Explains How a DC Creation Led to Jon Jones Avoiding Penalties for Eye Pokes

In recent times, Ciryl Gane has brought the eye-poke discussion back into the spotlight. But before the Frenchman, his former opponent, Jon Jones, held that unwanted crown. During his active days, ‘Bones’ caught several opponents with his fingers, including Alexander Gustafsson, Glover Teixeira, and many others.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17

Jon Jones’ White House Fight at Risk as UFC Insider Says Key Mistake Proved Dana White Right

At UFC 318 post-fight presser, Dana White openly stated that the UFC isn’t too thrilled about starring Jon Jones at the White House card. Many believed that ‘Bones’ snubbing the head honcho for the Tom Aspinall fight was the reason.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 17

UFC legend flames Jon Jones, 'not very bright' over UFC White House event

Jon Jones has been angling for a place on the White House event since its announcement earlier this year. Despite many believing him to be a shoo-in for a spot, one UFC legend isn't so certain.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Alex Pereira Leaks UFC White House News, Will He Fight Jon Jones?

The UFC is poised to make history in 2026 with an unprecedented event staged on the front lawn of the White House. For reigning UFC light heavyweight champion

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 14

UFC Vegas 112 Quietly Breaks Major Tradition Tied to Jon Jones, Brock Lesnar, and Ilia Topuria

For years, UFC fans have known the rule: the higher-ranked fighter gets the red corner. But, at the UFC Vegas 112, this long-standing tradition – one that had only been broken a few times before – was violated. In the last ESPN event, the women’s bantamweight fight between Luana Santos and Mellissa Cornden saw this rule broken.

MMA News / HITC / December 14

Jon Jones shares honest take on Nate Diaz, dismissing his ‘gangster’ image

Even though Nate Diaz built a reputation around being a gangster, Jon Jones has raised doubts about that persona. Diaz’s image as a tough guy helped him build one of the strongest followings in MMA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 14

‘Not a gangster’… Jon Jones shares his verdict on UFC legend Nate Diaz

Despite portraying a gangster personality online to the fans, Jon Jones has questioned the persona of Nate Diaz. Throughout his time in the UFC, Nate Diaz portrayed a gangster personality and because of that, he became extremely popular amongst the fanbase.

MMA News / HITC / December 9

Khamzat Chimaev clarifies joking “win” over Jon Jones and opens up on street clash

Khamzat Chimaev has cleared up the viral clip of him grappling Jon Jones, saying it was nothing more than a bit of fun between them. Fans on social media were quick to react to Chimaev’s ‘win’ against Jones that went viral a few weeks ago.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 8

Khamzat Chimaev laughs off Jon Jones wrestling “win” and explains street altercation

Khamzat Chimaev has explained that his street grappling match with Jon Jones that went viral was simply the pair playing around. Much was made of the middleweight champion ‘winning’ the exchange, and partners who were there for the video claimed that Jones had agreed to a ‘rematch’.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8

Alex Pereira Reveals UFC Return Plan as Jon Jones at White House in Limbo

Alex Pereira wants only legacy fights, nothing less. Over a month has passed since he reclaimed his belt from Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, where he finished the Russian champion in just ninety seconds in front of a stacked Sin City crowd.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8

Dana White Settles Conor McGregor vs. Jon Jones GOAT Debate In Most Honest Take

Who is the GOAT of UFC? This question has haunted the promotion’s narratives since its very inception. For Dana White, the uncontested winner is Jon Jones.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Alex Pereira Teases Historic Return With Ominous Warning, Sparking Jon Jones Speculation

Alex Pereira had been dropping hints. The dust had barely settled after Tom Aspinall’s first title defense as undisputed heavyweight champion collapsed almost as soon as it began.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Aspinall Slams Jones For Continued Trolling – ‘I Thought This Guy Was The GOAT?

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has hit back at Jon Jones, who continues to troll him following his no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Jon Jones Uses Khabib's Name to Reignite Beef with Daniel Cormier

The bitter, decade-long feud between UFC legends Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier has once again exploded onto social media. The latest chapter began over

MMA News / HITC / December 1

Jon Jones backs Khabib’s ‘wise’ retirement advice, despite not sticking to it himself

Jon Jones is planning a UFC return at 38. Questions about the direction of the heavyweight division grew in early 2025 when he refused to face then-interim champion Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 29

Jon Jones Hits Back At Daniel Cormier’s Comments

Jon Jones continued his feud with Daniel Cormier after the latter criticized Jones for appearing to spend Thanks Giving without his family. This was after Cormier commented on a clip, which showed Jones spending time in Russia.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 28

Jon Jones Brutally Claps Back at Daniel Cormier as Chechnya ‘Concern’ Sparks Thanksgiving Drama

Jon Jones has the ability to make a lot of noise without throwing a single punch, and this Thanksgiving weekend was no exception. While most of MMA had settled into a quiet Christmas rhythm, Jones’ name resurfaced—not because of a bout announcement, but because of where he chose to spend the holiday and who noticed.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Jon Jones Vs. Daniel Cormier Rematch Teased in Surprise Trilogy Match

The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is one of the most personal and heated conflicts in MMA history. Their deeply personal insults during press conferences, out-of-cage brawls, and genuine dislike of each other live in infamy as they defined an era for the UFC light heavyweight division.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 13

Jon Jones Leans Into Patriotism in Push for UFC White House Return

It’s no secret that Jon Jones wants back in and he’s pulling out all the stops to make it happen. The former UFC heavyweight champion has gone full-throttle.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 7

Cormier Pushes Back on Jon Jones’ Aspinall Take: 'Four Minutes Isn’t Enough to Judge'

Jon Jones wasted no time clowning Tom Aspinall after UFC 321 ended in a no contest from an eye poke calling the interim champ overrated and even a quitter.