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Jon Jones admits he wants no ‘smoke’ from 5’3 MMA star who can ‘choke out’ Dwight Howard

Jon Jones is used to being the most intimidating man in any room. That reputation did not stop the ex-UFC heavyweight champion from openly admitting there is one fighter he would rather admire from a distance than face, despite a massive size difference.

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Jon Jones Reveals 100 Lbs Smaller Ex-UFC Champ He Doesn’t Want Smoke With

Over more than a decade under the UFC banner, Jon Jones has faced it all. From Daniel Cormier’s relentless wrestling to Alexander Gustafsson’s lethal striking, he has battled every type of opponent.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 7

Jon Jones Gets Embarrassed On The Grid Iron

Jon Jones is the greatest UFC fighter of all time. But he can’t play organized sports to save his life. He’s already have shown his lack of hoop skills at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 7

Jon Jones admits he’d have to ‘give his all’ to beat fellow GOAT contender despite huge size difference

Jon Jones may have the best wins on his record of any UFC fighter. It’s this reason why Jones is pushing to come back and face Alex Pereira, so he can add another legend to his already staggering resume.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 7

UFC Takes Huge Step to Ensure Jon Jones Can Fight at the White House Event

The UFC guards information like it’s classified intel, making the fans do all the tedious guesswork. And Jon Jones’ recent drug test fits that pattern perfectly.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 6

'The Octagon Was Shaking': Daniel Cormier Recalls The Madness Of The Jon Jones Rematch

There is no doubt that Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have one of the biggest rivalries in UFC history. Meanwhile, DC described the intensity of fighting Jones in Anaheim during their 2017 rematch.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 6

Despite needing hip replacement, Jon Jones willing to fight at the White House

A clip of former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones discussing his health and fighting future went viral on Thursday. A lifetime of combat sports has taken its toll on Jones' body.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Jon Jones fell to the floor after what Joe Rogan told him moments after he choked out a future champ

A big surprise was awaiting Jon Jones after his victory 15 years ago today. Jones is widely seen as the leading candidate for GOAT status in mixed martial arts, having enjoyed a level of success that not many have come close to in the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Kamaru Usman uses Jon Jones to question UFC over kicking Shavkat Rakhmonov out the rankings

‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ wants to see some consistency from the UFC. The promotion recently caused a stir by removing Shavkat Rakhmonov from the welterweight rankings after news of a fresh health setback.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 5

Jon Jones Breaks the Ice on Lingering Injuries as White House UFC Speculation Swirls

Jon Jones has never shied away from controversy, but this time, the UFC legend is confronting reality with unusual calm and clarity. After a private conversation

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4

Jon Jones addresses his UFC status after ‘private conversation’ leaked his worrying health issue

The UFC GOAT contender’s problematic diagnosis may not spell the end of his career after all. Jon Jones’ future in the Octagon remains uncertain, as his push for a comeback at what looks set to be the biggest UFC event of 2026 continues to be dismissed.

MMA News / The Spun / February 4

UFC Legend Jon Jones Releases Statement On Health Status

A video recently went viral of UFC legend Jon Jones discussing the need for a career-threatening hip replacement, which prompted many to wonder if he's going to retire for good.

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Jon Jones Reveals Career Threatening Injury

It appears Jon Jones won’t be stepping onto the wrestling mats anytime soon for a showdown with Daniel Cormier. For months, the longtime rivals have flirted

MMA News / HITC / February 4

Jon Jones reveals ‘severe arthritis’ and says he now qualifies for a hip replacement

Jon Jones has opened up about a serious health issue that could put an end to his career in the Octagon. The former two-weight UFC champion stepped away from the sport last year, despite having previously agreed to a $30 million bout with Tom Aspinall to unify the heavyweight title.

Jon Jones News / BoxingNews.com / February 4

Jon Jones Rejects DC Wrestling Match, Cites 'Severe Arthritis'

Jon Jones has turned down a trilogy with Daniel Cormier in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling promotion. Jones revealed that his fighting days are likely over due to severe arthritis in his hip, as he faces a potential total hip replacement.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 4

Jon Jones Blames ‘Severe Arthritis’ For Turning Down Wrestling Daniel Cormier In RAF

While the influencer world has shifted its attention to boxing, with everyone trying to become a boxer, the UFC is moving in a different direction. Current and former fighters are turning toward wrestling showdowns, from Yoel Romero to Arman Tsarukyan, with everyone showing their class.

MMA News / HITC / January 31

Jon Jones gives concerning update over potential Alex Pereira UFC White House fight

Jon Jones has admitted that a potential UFC White House fight with Alex Pereira remains out of his control as uncertainty continues around the proposed matchup.

Buffalo Bills News / Dice City Sports / January 23

Jon Jones Takes Down Gable Steveson In Training Video

Jon Jones is once again inserting himself into the future of mixed martial arts this time as a mentor. The former UFC heavyweight champion has been working

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 19

Alex Pereira Takes Shot at Jon Jones and the UFC Legend Fires Back

Alex Pereira took a playful but pointed jab at one of MMA’s greatest legends. And Jon Jones wasn’t about to let it slide. Pereira, one of the UFC’s biggest stars and the reigning light heavyweight champion, has gone viral in recent days after revisiting the tire shop in Brazil where he once worked before his meteoric rise in combat sports.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 19

Jon Jones Warns Alex Pereira – ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’

Jon Jones delivered a rebuttal to Alex Pereira, as momentum builds for a showdown at the UFC White House event this summer. The exchange was ignited by a video Pereira filmed at the Brazilian tire shop where he worked before his fighting career.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Face Off Nine Years Since Last UFC Fight

The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier stands among the most personal and impactful in UFC history. Their saga was built on genuine dislike, competitive fire, and two fights that shaped both legacies.

MMA News / Scoop B / December 27

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.