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Jon Jones was happy to see rival ‘eat his words’ in KO loss to fighter he was accused of running from

On this day in 2020, the GOAT was called out to his face following a huge knockout. Jon Jones has suggested that he could be completely done with fighting in recent weeks following some of his comments about his health.

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Gable Steveson Backs Jon Jones’ Bold Title Timeline: 'If It’s Not Next Year, It’ll Be Soon'

When Jon Jones speaks, people in the MMA world tend to listen. So when the former two-division champion declared that his protege Gable Steveson would become UFC heavyweight champion within a year, it wasn’t dismissed as hype it was taken as prophecy.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 15

Jon Jones reveals his favorite fighter

Most people have a favorite fighter including the greatest fighter of all time. Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones named his favorite fighter of all time and his favorite currently active mixed martial artist in a recent interview with Helen Yee Sports.

Jon Jones News / HITC / February 14

UFC fans remain split on Jon Jones’ legacy as drug test history lingers

Jon Jones continues to be a divisive figure within the MMA world. Even with his success inside the cage, not everyone is convinced he belongs in that conversation.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 13

Khabib Nurmagomedov declared the greatest of all time, Jon Jones excluded for PED violations

Jon Jones' greatest of all time claim has been challenged, with Khabib Nurmagomedov given the nod ahead of him. The greatest of all time debate is rarely ever universally agreed upon by fanbases, and that remains the case in mixed martial arts.

Jon Jones News / HITC / February 12

Rival defends Jon Jones’ drug record after Khabib coach rules him out of GOAT Race

Chael Sonnen isn’t letting Jon Jones’ failed drug tests get in the way of calling him the greatest. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion is often put forward as the leading GOAT candidate due to his remarkable record inside the Octagon.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 12

Daniel Cormier Reveals Why Being Linked to Jon Jones Still Bothers Him

Daniel Cormier expresses frustration about always being compared to Jon Jones despite his accomplished career The UFC legend believes his legacy is overshadowed

MMA News / HITC / February 12

Coach Javier Mendez explains why Khabib Nurmagomedov stands above Jon Jones in GOAT race

Javier Mendez thinks there is a stain on Jon Jones’ record that keeps him out of the GOAT conversation. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion is widely seen as one of the best fighters ever, and many consider him the top name in mixed martial arts history.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 12

Daniel Cormier: 'Jon Jones doesn't have anything left'

It was recently revealed that former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones is suffering from arthritis in his hip putting the possibility of fighting again in jeopardy.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 12

Daniel Cormier Opens Up on His Frustration of Always Being Tied to Jon Jones

“I bet you that I could take you down.” That’s what Jon Jones told Daniel Cormier backstage at UFC 121 in 2010 when they ran into each other. And with that exchange, one of the most historic rivalries in MMA history was born.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 12

Sonnen On Jon Jones’ Failed Tests – ‘Doesn’t Disqualify Him From Being The GOAT

Chael Sonnen argues that Jon Jones’ history of failed drug tests should not exclude him from the GOAT conversation. The discussion was sparked after Javier Mendez, head coach at American Kickboxing Academy, compared Jones to Lance Armstrong, suggesting that multiple doping violations permanently tarnished his legacy.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach insists one factor puts the 29-0 legend above Jon Jones as the UFC GOAT

Javier Mendez says a blemish on Jon Jones’ past eliminates him from the GOAT conversation. Many see the former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion as the leading name when it comes to deciding who is the greatest of all time in mixed martial arts.

Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / February 11

Jon Jones: 'I Think I Could Be Done'

Jon Jones may have already fought his final fight even if he hasn’t fully admitted it yet. The former two-division UFC champion officially notified the Ultimate Fighting Championship of his retirement this past June, a move that elevated interim champion Tom Aspinall to undisputed heavyweight king.

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MMA News / HITC / February 11

Daniel Cormier thinks Jon Jones wanted arthritis news out

Daniel Cormier has a new angle on the latest twist in Jon Jones’s career. The former two-division UFC titleholder recently shared that his arthritis is so advanced, he could qualify for hip replacement surgery.

MMA News / NY Fights / February 11

Terence Crawford’s 25-0 Protege Calls Out UFC’s Ilia Topuria for Boxing Showdown

The age-old debate of boxer vs. MMA fighter has persisted ever since James Toney’s ill-fated UFC clash with Randy Couture. Over the years, the narrative has evolved.

MMA News / NY Fights / February 11

Daniel Cormier Pushes Back on Jon Jones’ 'Private' Arthritis Confession Claim

If UFC fans were still holding out hope for Jon Jones’ return to the Octagon, that optimism may now be fading. The reality became clearer after a surprising admission from the widely regarded MMA GOAT during a recent public appearance.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 11

Daniel Cormier Casts Doubt on Jon Jones’ Deteriorating Health Claim After Leak Controversy

Jon Jones’ recent explanation surrounding his withdrawal from the rumored RAF event bout has taken another dramatic turn — and this time, Daniel Cormier is at the center of the storm.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / February 9

Jon Jones hints at retirement – 'I think I could be done'

Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones may be done competing professionally in mixed martial arts. The future UFC Hall of Famer known as “Bones” hinted towards retirement from the sport in a recent interview with MMA reporter Helen Yee.

MMA News / HITC / February 8

Jon Jones changes course once more as uncertainty surrounds UFC return

Jon Jones is considering retirement again, less than a year after first stepping away from the sport. Back in June 2025, he announced that he was done with MMA.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 8

'I Think I Could Be Done': Jon Jones Opens the Door to Walking Away From MMA

Jon Jones may finally be nearing the end of a career that redefined greatness—and controversy—in mixed martial arts. Jones, who is expected to fight Alex Pereira soon, recently admitted that retirement is no longer a general idea but a real possibility he’s actively weighing.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 7