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Jon Jones made just $18,000 when he put opponent out cold in forgotten fight on UFC 100 undercard

Former two-weight champion Jon Jones earned his first UFC finish on July 11, 2009. The greatest fighter of all time took part in a forgotten fight on the undercard of UFC 100.

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Jon Jones explains decision to end short-lived UFC retirement and hints at Tom Aspinall fight

Jon Jones says it doesn’t matter who he fights, as long as his UFC return takes place at the White House. Jones, a former two-weight world champion, had recently retired and vacated the heavyweight title without ever facing Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 11

Dana White confirms Jon Jones has officially taken huge step to end short-lived UFC retirement

Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones is officially back in the UFC drug testing pool. The former two-weight UFC champion announced his retirement from MMA just a few weeks ago.

Jon Jones News / BoxingNews.com / July 11

Jon Jones In More Legal Trouble

Jon Jones is facing more legal troubles with the news that there is further fallout from his initial charges relating to a car accident in February. According to reports, Jones was charged following a car accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 11

Jon Jones reveals the reason for his UFC retirement U-Turn as he hints Tom Aspinall fight could be back on

Jon Jones has explained that he doesn’t care who he fights, as long as he gets to make his UFC comeback at the White House. Legendary two-weight world champion Jones sensationally retired last month, allowing Tom Aspinall to take the undisputed heavyweight title from him without the pair ever facing off.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 10

Daniel Cormier has strong words for Jon Jones

In recent news, UFC legend Jon Jones retired from the sport and relinquished his heavyweight title. Two weeks later, Jones re-entered the anti-doping testing pool after President Donald Trump announced that he would like a UFC event to take place on the White House grounds.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 10

Derrick Lewis nearly fought Jon Jones, could see himself fighting for UFC title again

Derrick Lewis has had a rollercoaster of a UFC career over the last decade or so. But at one point, he nearly had the chance to fight the arguable UFC GOAT in Jon Jones.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / July 10

Derrick Lewis had a hilarious reaction when Jon Jones moved up to heavyweight… ‘Who cares?’

The arrival of a UFC GOAT contender in his division was not enough to excite UFC Nashville headliner Derrick Lewis back in 2021. In the first quarter of that year, Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic to reach the heavyweight throne and Lewis had his latest title shot, losing out to Ciryl Gane for the interim strap.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 10

UFC’s oldest fighter ‘disappointed’ Jon Jones retired without giving Tom Aspinall a chance

A win over Tom Aspinall would have been a massive cherry on top for Jon Jones. The legendary two-division champion has had a better career than most, retiring with a record of 28-1 (1 NC), 16 of those being title fight wins.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 10

Daniel Cormier to Jon Jones: 'You either fight, or you hit the door'

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones recently relinquished his heavyweight championship and announced his retirement. Two weeks later, after President Donald

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 9

Fans slam ‘traitor’ Leon Edwards for surprising take on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall UFC super fight

Leon Edwards is in hot water with UK fight fans after sharing his thoughts on Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall. The UFC heavyweight duo were supposed to meet in a unification bout before ‘Bones’ opted to retire.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 8

Jon Jones rumored UFC return takes surprising twist

Just as the world thought the confusing Jon Jones saga was over, the former UFC heavyweight champion threw a spanner in the works with a return to the testing pool.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 8

‘This looks bad!’…UFC legend scorches Jon Jones for teasing comeback at The White House after abrupt retirement

Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones struck a nerve with Matt Brown after hinting at a UFC White House comeback. Jon Jones raised eyebrows just a few days ago when the former UFC heavyweight champion announced he had re-entered the promotion’s drug testing pool just weeks after his retirement.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / July 8

Jon Jones leans into comeback timing with smug message

Jon Jones is leaning into his heel persona just days after announcing his return to fighting. 'Bones' retired quietly last month, allowing interim champion Tom Aspinall to ascend the throne.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 8

Mark Kerr heaps praise on Jon Jones' legacy

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones announced his retirement from fighting last month. Two weeks later, he re-entered the anti-doping testing pool after President Donald Trump announced that a UFC event on the White House grounds was being planned for next year.

MMA News / HITC / July 8

‘I would cheer so hard’… Daniel Cormier reveals what could make him support old rival Jon Jones

There aren’t many matchups that could put Daniel Cormier in Jon Jones’ corner, and he revealed one of them speaking to Chael Sonnen. In a world where Cormier and Jones were once a possibility on MMA’s biggest stage either as fighters or coaches, there may still exist a situation that sees Cormier support his long-time rival.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 8

Who Should Islam Makhachev Fight Before He Retires?

Islam Makhachev has opened up on his retirement plans as we look at who he should face before he retires. Makhachev is one of the best P4P fighters in the world, having defended the lightweight title four times.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 8

Daniel Cormier reveals the only fight that would make him support Jon Jones… ‘I would cheer so hard for him’

Despite their bitter and storied UFC rivalry, there is one scenario that would see Daniel Cormier in Jon Jones’ corner. It’s safe to say that not many have had as heated a feud on MMA’s biggest stage as former two-division champions Cormier and Jones.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 8

Retired Jon Jones Goes on ‘Hunt’ Mode, Gives First Statement After Re-Entering UFC Testing Pool

Jon Jones could be hunting to snag back what was his. The irony is, even if it’s a tease from ‘Bones’, this could very well lead to a crossroads with now-undisputed UFC 265-pound champion, Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 7

Jon Jones fuels UFC comeback rumors with cryptic statement

Former UFC star Jon Jones continues to feed the MMA rumor mill less than a month after his retirement from fighting. The UFC’s ex-light heavyweight and

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 5

Jon Jones Retired For 14 Days?

In the latest twist in the unpredictable saga of Jon Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion is once again hinting at a return to the Octagon.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 28

Is Jon Jones retired or not?

According to MMA Weekly, it is reported that Jon Jones could be looking at a return to the octagon soon after a recent admission that he’s ‘not really retired’.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 22

Jon Jones now facing criminal charges

After announcing his retirement, Jon Jones’ retirement fanfare takes a hit. According to MMA Weekly, Jon Jones is facing criminal charges. On Saturday, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Jones had relinquished his UFC title and officially announced Jones’ retirement from the sport after 17 years.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Jon Jones faces criminal charge amid retirement news

Jon Jones announced his retirement from MMA, and news also emerged that he is facing a new criminal charge.

MMA News / Yardbarker / June 22

New UFC champion crowned after Jon Jones' retirement

UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday that Jon Jones, arguably the greatest mixed martial arts fighter to ever step into the octagon, has retired from fighting.

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