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Dominick Reyes began his run to controversial Jon Jones title fight with a devastating 29-second knockout

UFC Perth star Dominick Reyes announced his Octagon arrival in style with a brutal and fast finish eight years ago. The Octagon will soon be back on Australian soil, as mixed martial arts’ leading promotion closes out its September schedule with a UFC Fight Night in Perth.

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Security guard turned UFC fighter reveals story of Jon Jones drinking until 5am during title fight camp

Despite going on to arguably become the greatest fighter of all time, there were several times in Jon Jones’ career when he didn’t take it too seriously.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 18

8-fight UFC veteran who trains with Jon Jones retires from MMA to pursue acting career

An ex-UFC heavyweight has called time on his MMA career after a 12-9 run in the sport. Maurice Greene went 4-4 during his eight-fight run in the UFC Octagon between 2018 and 2021.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17

Tom Aspinall defends heavyweight division amid ‘shallow’ criticism from Joe Rogan and UFC fans

Tom Aspinall believes the UFC heavyweight division will flourish in the next few years. The 265lb weight class has been bereft of stars and top contenders for quite some time.

MMA News / HITC / September 15

Jon Jones says new career start ‘feels like cheating’ after rapid victory

Jon Jones is not sitting still while he waits for clarity on his next move in MMA. The former two-weight UFC champion retired back in June, but it did not take long for him to reconsider.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 15

Jon Jones admits it ‘feels like cheating’ as new career starts with quick win

Jon Jones is staying busy as he waits for an update on his potential return to MMA. The former two-weight UFC champion announced his retirement from the sport back in June.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 13

Dana White Pours Cold Water on Jon Jones’ White House Fantasy

It is a well-known fact by now that Jon Jones wants to be back in for the UFC’s historic White House card planned for next summer. However, Dana White isn’t buying what ‘Bones’ is selling.

Buffalo Bills News / Bloody Elbow / September 13

Jon Jones watches on as Gable Steveson absolutely mauls first MMA opponent in 98 seconds

Gable Steveson put the UFC heavyweight division on notice in his first MMA fight tonight. An Olympic Gold Medalist in freestyle wrestling at the age of 21, many thought the UFC would be the move for Steveson after accomplishing so much in the sport.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 12

Jon Jones Apologises To Dana White for Aspinall Issues

Throughout this week’s Canelo vs Crawford build-up, UFC president Dana White has been talking all things ‘Jon Jones’. It appears that it isn’t all over for Jones’ hopes of fighting on the rumoured UFC White House card, however, he won’t be headlining the event.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 11

Jon Jones reiterates desire to compete on UFC White House card

Since returning from his two-week retirement, Jon Jones has been vocal about his desire to be added to the UFC White House card. The announcement of a UFC event at the White House has presented a unique opportunity for the company.

MMA News / HITC / September 11

Ex-MMA fighter shares Jon Jones’ three potential opponents for UFC White House bout

According to a former fighter, Jon Jones might have multiple options for the UFC White House event. The 38-year-old star left many fans frustrated when he chose to retire and vacate his heavyweight title rather than accept a fight against Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10

UFC legend points out Jon Jones fought a ‘full-time firefighter’ instead of Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones has once more come under fire for his apparent reluctance to share the Octagon with Tom Aspinall. Playing fast and loose with his summer retirement from mixed martial arts, Jon Jones stunned the community earlier this year, confirming his retirement from combat sports.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10

Chael Sonnen names shock fighter as ‘the hardest stylistic matchup’ for Jon Jones

Chael Sonnen has one MMA star in mind for Jon Jones. Despite public pressure from fans to face Tom Aspinall, the American chose to relinquish his UFC heavyweight title.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 9

Jon Jones Backtracks on Retirement and Throws Ball in Dana White’s Court: 'It’s Up to The Boss'

The drama surrounding Jon Jones and his sudden retirement is far from over, continuing to captivate MMA fans. A few months ago, the former heavyweight champion shocked everyone by unexpectedly announcing his retirement from MMA after UFC Baku.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 8

Jon Jones: I’m Actively Training 5 Days A Week

Jon Jones isn’t finished just yet. The former two-division UFC champion made a surprise appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, N.Y., on Sunday and clarified his status just months after shocking fans with a retirement announcement.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 8

Jon Jones preparing for UFC return even as Dana White downplays chances

Jon Jones is still adamant about his UFC return, targeting a comeback fight at the UFC White House card on July 4, 2026. This is despite UFC Boss Dana White giving him "billion-to-one" odds of appearing on the card.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 7

Joe Rogan Rekindles Debate Over Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Undefeated Record and Controversial UFC 148 Win

Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters ever to step inside the Octagon. He accomplished the rare feat of retiring undefeated at 29-0, with 13 of those wins coming in the UFC.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 6

Should Jon Jones Be On The White House Card?

Chael Sonnen has sided with Dana White in his refusal to put Jon Jones on UFC The White House event set for June next year. The comments come after Jones expressed his desire to fight on the card after reversing his retirement which came in June, as Bones reentered the testing pool.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 4

Tom Aspinall’s training partner beat Jon Jones’ teammate with a broken leg two years before UFC Paris debut

One UFC Paris newcomer who trains with Tom Aspinall got the better of a name from Jon Jones’ camp years before the recent heavyweight title saga. The Octagon is back in the French capital, as UFC Fight Night action takes place in Paris for the fourth time since the promotion’s debut at Accor Arena in 2022.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 4

Jon Jones Cleared of Misdemeanor Charges in New Mexico

Former UFC champion Jon Jones has been officially cleared of misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged hit-and-run incident earlier this year. The case, which accused Jones of leaving the scene of an accident in New Mexico, has been dismissed after prosecutors determined his alibi was credible.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 2

Car accident charges dropped against Jon Jones

Former UFC star Jon Jones had a pair of misdemeanor charges dismissed in connection with a car accident last February. Jones was charged with leaving the

Jon Jones Slams Daniel Cormier for Snubbing Him on MMA Mount Rushmore

It’s no secret that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier share one of the fiercest rivalries in UFC history. Their bitter feud over the light heavyweight title, spanning their iconic clashes at UFC 182 and UFC 214, was filled with personal digs, heated exchanges, and unmatched competitiveness.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 23

Jon Jones lashes out at UFC rival for disputing his MMA GOAT status

The Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier rivalry hasn't gone away quite yet. During a recent episode of "Club Shay Shay," Cormier sat down with NFL legend Shannon

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 15

Jon Jones Sees Initial Hit-and-Run Charge Dropped, Still Faces Two Others

The initial charge filed against former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones for an alleged February hit-and-run has been dismissed. According to New Mexico court records, prosecutors dropped the misdemeanor leaving-the-scene-of-an-accident charge Wednesday, citing nolle prosequi.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Jon Jones has one of the latest charges against him dropped

Jon Jones has been no stranger to legal trouble, but the former UFC Heavyweight Champion received some favorable news in court this week. According to court records that were obtained by TMZ, Jones had a misdemeanor charge of fleeing the scene of an accident dismissed in a New Mexico courtroom on Wednesday.