[89] Jones, instead, defended the championship against Vitor Belfort on September 22, 2012, at UFC 152. After backlash towards the post, Jones deleted it from his account. [138] However, on April 28, Jones was stripped of the belt and suspended from the UFC indefinitely in connection with a hit-and-run incident where he crashed into a pregnant woman then fled the scene on foot. [42][43], In his second UFC match, Jones took on veteran Stephan Bonnar at UFC 94 on January 31, 2009. Loading… Jones, 33, is eyeing a … As is always the case with these simulations, each fighter’s traits in the game correspond as best as possible to their realistic fighting style. He is a former two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, holding the title from March 2011 to April 2015 and from December 2018 to August 2020. Reebok no longer makes UFC fight kits, but the apparel giant isn’t leaving without a win over Jon Jones.. Not literally, of course, but check this out. He tested positive for benzoylecgonine, the primary metabolite of cocaine. White also noted that in the fight against Glover Teixeira, after Jones was warned about the behavior, he was more careful to avoid any eye pokes throughout the rest of the match, a move he claimed Jones "would not [be] credited for" from detractors. [143][144] Jones defeated Saint Preux by unanimous decision (50–44, 50–45, and 50–45).[145]. From a potential suspension of 48 months USADA applied a reduction of 30 months for Jones's co-operation in identifying other anti-doping offences, and a further 3 months was applied by arbitrators McLaren in relation to Jones's degree of fault. [184] On December 16, 2014, Jones announced that he had signed a sponsorship deal with Reebok. [205] In a statement released that day, the UFC announced that Jones was stripped from his belt for violating the Athlete Code of Conduct Policy. [224] However, according to NSAC executive director Bob Bennett, Jones' test samples had already undergone CIR testing by the same WADA-accredited lab which had reported his T/E ratios, noting that all CIR results came back clean. Jones was arrested for driving under the influence and was bailed out by his mother. But I don’t see why it wouldn’t be a $50 million fight. [31] His father Arthur is a pastor at Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ in Binghamton, New York. [227][228] As a result, Jones had to withdraw from the event, and was replaced by former middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Police then searched Jones' vehicle while arresting him for DWI and found a partially empty bottle of Recuerdo Mezcal as well as a black handgun underneath the driver's seat. [32] Arthur discouraged Jon's fighting career, "I wanted him to preach. [182] He is also the first MMA fighter to have his own shoe line,[183] and the first MMA fighter to represent Gatorade and MuscleTech in the Octagon. The UFC has consistently lost money on Jon; not only stripping and suspending him before a scheduled title fight (UFC 187) due to Jon's legal issues, or again stripping and cancelling another title fight (UFC 200) and then unprecedently moving an event to another state at the 11th hour (UFC 232) due to Jon's USADA issues, … The list goes on and on of all the things, the money that was spent for fighters to train and the list goes on and on. After noticing signs of intoxication, the responding officer administered a field sobriety test, which Jones failed. In 2012, Jones said that this was his favorite fight up to that point.[77]. Jones, along with his two coaches, chased after the robber, caught and tripped him, and held him down until the police arrived. [215], Jones was arrested in the early morning of March 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. [148], The rematch with Daniel Cormier took place on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The best of Jon Jones (1:26) From starting in the UFC at age 21 to becoming the youngest champion at age 23, revisit all of the best moments for Jon Jones in the Octagon. [232], Jones stated that he did not knowingly take any prohibited substances,[233] with his team believing Jones consumed tainted substances. In an interview, Sonnen did his best to garner interest in the bout, but Jones gave him the "silent treatment", and refused to make eye contact. [107][108] The bout earned both fighters the Fight of the Night bonus award. All Rights Reserved. [70], Jones's first title defense was expected to be on August 6, 2011, at UFC 133 against Rashad Evans,[71] his former friend and teammate,[72] but Jones was sidelined with a hand injury. Jones potentially faced up to a 4-year suspension if found guilty,[234] but on September 18 he was handed a 15-month suspension by USADA, retroactive to July 28,[235] plus three months community service. [190], Jones later said in an interview, "I realize that I do it. A body shot and knee to the head dropped the champion to his knees, causing the referee to step in and halt the match. 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[64] Reports that Jones had previously been offered a match with Nogueira, but turned it down,[65] turned out to be false. If Jon Jones does end up splitting from the UFC, it is a no-brainer that Bellator MMA will come calling. [210] He pleaded guilty to DUI charges and was order to pay a $1,000 fine, install ignition interlocks on all of his vehicles, complete a victims impact class, and had his driver's license suspended for six months. [230] On November 7, 2016, it was announced that Jones was issued a 1-year suspension by USADA following his arbitration hearing, though the panel concluded that Jones did not take the banned substances intentionally, and was not a drug cheat. [165] On August 15, 2020, Jones announced on social media that he would be relinquishing the Light Heavyweight Championship, as well expressing his desire to move up to heavyweight. Jon Jones' drug test samples still exist and a simple Carbon Isotope Ratio test could be conducted to find the result. Well, YouTube user Boxing … Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou doesn't even make it out of the first round in UFC 4 simulation - Flipboard [217] On March 31, it was announced that Jones had pleaded guilty to the DWI charge, after accepting a plea deal in which the other charges would be dropped. Jones was awarded the "Submission of the Night" bonus. He won the fight via unanimous decision with all three judges submitting 48–44 scorecards for Jones. [151], On August 22, it was announced that Jones had been flagged for a potential doping violation by USADA, stemming from his sample that was collected after weigh-ins July 28. Jones won the bout via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, and 50–45). [226], On July 8, 2016, a urine sample from Jones tested positive for two banned substances, clomiphene, an anti-oestrogen substance, and letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, prior to his scheduled championship bout with Cormier at UFC 200. Now the UFC has made it right, giving Muhammad a date with the legendary Demian Maia (28-10) June 12 at UFC 263. [229] Throughout the ordeal, Jones maintained his innocence, claiming that he was the victim of a contaminated product that he believed to be Cialis, which was later independently obtained, tested and found to be contaminated by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. It's the refusal to be finished. He won a national JUCO championship at Iowa Central Community College. [103], Jones faced Alexander Gustafsson on September 21, 2013, at UFC 165. That's what you saw [against] Teixeira, but to say I am purposely poking people in the eye, it's just inaccurate. Following the fight, Jones expressed his interest in grappling with Chael Sonnen. 773; 3/31/2021 9:12 AM PT Jones was then expected to take on replacement Daniel Cormier at UFC 178. With Jones continuing to work on his new heavyweight frame, fans will hope that an official fight announcement is indeed on the horizon. Jones also held the interim UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in 2016. As of March 23, 2021 he is #1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. 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Grant, Evan Dunham Pocket $65K Each", "Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen to coach 'The Ultimate Fighter 17,' fight on April 27", "Why Is Jon Jones Refusing to Promote His UFC 159 Fight with Chael Sonnen? A week after his first test, Jones was tested again. Jones won the fight and re-captured the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship via knockout in the third round after a head kick and a barrage of strikes on the ground. [73] It was initially announced that the hand injury would require surgery, but Jones opted for rest and rehabilitation without surgery after further consultations with doctors. [157] Jones dominated the fight, but was deducted two points in the fourth round after landing an illegal knee to Smith's head. Getty Jon Jones steps on the scale during the UFC 247 ceremonial weigh-in at Toyota Center on February 07, 2020 in Houston. [27], Jones faced Dominick Reyes on February 8, 2020 in the main event of UFC 247. He was authorized to travel for work-related purposes. Put simply, a CIR test would be able to determine if the testosterone in Jones' system was synthetic or natural," Brent Brookhouse of Bloody Elbow wrote. While on the sidelines, Jones fought retired UFC fighter Dan Henderson in a grappling match for the Submission Underground 2 tournament on December 14. [109] The match received numerous positive reviews: "an epic battle",[110][111] "instant-classic",[112] "Fight of the Year",[113] "Greatest light heavyweight title fight of all-time",[114] "one of the greatest fights in UFC history". First Ratings officially revealed. The win also earned Jones his fourth Fight of the Night bonus award. "[238], Jones became eligible to fight again on October 28, 2018,[239] and was scheduled to perform at UFC 232 in Las Vegas on December 29. Jon Jones feels confident a fight against champion Francis Ngannou is … [194] During the disciplinary hearing, Jones claimed to have lost a six-figure endorsement deal with Nike, but later admitted to fabricating the statement. [150] After the fight, Jones praised Cormier as a "model champion", while recognizing his own personal failings. UFC's main GOAT contenders have been ranked out of 10 - Conor McGregor only gets a 5, Conor McGregor posted a brutal tweet mocking Khabib but once again deleted it, Georges St-Pierre has called Khabib the scariest pound-for-pound fighter in UFC history, Conor McGregor's brilliant UFC interview after receiving debut bonus check, Conor McGregor v Dustin Poirier: Notorious predicts how it will finish, Usman vs Masvidal 2: Odds, Tickets, UK Time, Location And More, Mackenzie Dern warns Nina Ansaroff will be at a huge disadvantage at UFC Vegas 23, Georges St-Pierre tells Joe Rogan he would've returned for Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC news: Arnold Allen out to make a statement against Sodiq Yusuff. [17][18][19][20][21] Never stopped nor outscored during his career, Jones' only professional loss is a controversial disqualification against Matt Hamill; a result that Hamill and UFC President Dana White dispute. "Dana White on Jon Jones: 'He shouldn't have a loss. Despite getting rocked in the first round by Machida, Jones successfully defended the light heavyweight title at UFC 140, stopping Machida at 4:26 of the second round via technical submission (guillotine choke), which caused Machida to collapse unconscious along the cage. You can do other things. [16] He holds many UFC records in the light heavyweight division, including the most title defenses, most wins, longest win streak, and most submission victories. CSAC did not take disciplinary action against Jones as the medical experts stated that there was no evidence that Jones had re-administered a banned substance and no performance-enhancing benefits were gained. UFC chief legal officer Kirk Hendrick said "there are going to be ramifications". Won the USKBA Light Heavyweight Championship. "[62], After defeating Matyushenko, Jones stated that he wanted a "top-three opponent" for his next fight. [116], Jones was expected to take on Glover Teixeira on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169. Then guys are rushing in and you're doing whatever, and guys get poked in the eyes." [200], An arrest warrant was issued against Jones, and surrender arrangements were made between law enforcement and Jones's lawyers. 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JON JONES looked in top shape as he worked out and wrestled in preparation for a potential UFC heavyweight championship fight. The Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts prohibited downward elbow strikes, and Jones was initially only penalized a point from the round. "[87], A rematch with Lyoto Machida was then announced for September 22, 2012, at UFC 152. UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos Jul. [38] He won a national JUCO championship at Iowa Central Community College. Jones allegedly fled the scene of the crash on foot, leaving an injured pregnant woman behind in another vehicle. [193] On September 23, 2014, Jones was fined $50,000 and was ordered to undergo 40 hours of community service by the Nevada Athletic Commission. [82] The Jones-Henderson fight was expected to take place at UFC 151, but Henderson pulled out of the bout due to injuries,[83][84] Jones then refused a late replacement fight with Chael Sonnen after his coach Greg Jackson told him with three training days left, it would be pretty difficult to prepare. On the ground, he has excellent positional control and an ability to find openings for punches and elbow strikes. [211], On July 21, 2019, it was reported that Jones had been charged with battery for an alleged incident in April 2019 involving a cocktail waitress at a strip club in Albuquerque. [177], On March 19, 2011, Jones was en route to Great Falls Historic Park in Paterson, New Jersey,[179] where he planned to meditate several hours ahead of his fight against Maurício "Shogun" Rua at UFC 128. Jon Jones on Francis Ngannou Fight, 'I Think It's Gonna Happen' UFC's Jon Jones Optimistic About Francis Ngannou Fight 'I Think It's Gonna Happen'. Jones controlled the majority of the match and eventually secured a modified guillotine choke, causing O'Brien to tap out. [137][219][220] He was fined $25,000 on January 17 for violating the UFC's Athlete Code of Conduct policy. That same day, the UFC stripped Jones of the title, removed him from the official rankings, and suspended him indefinitely. Jones. [218], On January 6, 2015, it was announced that Jones failed a drug test prior to UFC 182. They do that a lot. Jones defeated Jackson via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:14 in the 4th round. Consequently, the replay simulation was reviewed, and showed that Jones's elbows further damaged Hamill's already bloody and lacerated nose. The openings of the hands and putting the hands on the face are something bad, but it happens with guys who have reach. Jones vs. Evans was in the works for a second time, and a bout was targeted for December 10, 2011, at UFC 140. Subsequently, UFC President Dana White made the decision to strip him of the Light Heavyweight championship, and return it to Daniel Cormier. [186] A day later, Jones also lost his sponsorship with MuscleTech. This is the reason that sophisticated anti-doping officials do target testing. With a bout between the coaches taking place on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159. Jon Jones enjoys the fights at UFC Fight Night 167 Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images The drama surrounding a potential Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones … I think Conor [McGregor] was the guy for a while, and he’s fallen off. But I don’t see why it wouldn’t be a fifty-million-dollar fight. UFC president Dana White went on record saying, "this is one of the most selfish, disgusting decisions that doesn't just affect you. Amanda Nunes, Jon Jones Headline Fighters in UFC 4's Top-10 Player Ratings. [80] This was the first submission loss in Machida's career. Learn more about the new Star Rating system. He was also ordered to pay court fees during his unsupervised probation period, as per the court document. Inside the silver Buick SUV, law enforcement found a pipe with marijuana inside of it. “I think this is one of the greatest fights of our generation and it would be really sad if it weren’t gonna happen. 06, 2019 S-DEC 5 5:00 win. It was later reported that Henderson was injured three weeks prior to the announcement, but kept the injury under wraps as he was still hoping to compete. [69] On March 19, 2011, at UFC 128, Jones defeated Rua by TKO at 2:37 of Round 3, becoming the youngest ever UFC champion. Jones was also stripped of the title for a third time, and it was then returned to Cormier. [104] Jones was badly cut above the eye during the first round,[105] but he won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, and 49–46). When Francis Ngannou (16-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) knocked out Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) this past Saturday to win the heavyweight belt at UFC … After transferring to Morrisville State College to study Criminal Justice, he dropped out of college to begin his MMA career. [237] USADA said it reduced the suspension by a further three months after a hearing with an independent arbitrator, Richard McLaren, on September 15. [74] Jones's injury was originally thought to keep him out of action until late 2011,[75] but he instead made his first title defense against Quinton Jackson on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135. You … [139] Cormier, who lost against Jones at UFC 182 in January 2015, replaced him and went on to defeat Anthony Johnson to take the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. [203] He made a court appearance on April 28 and did not enter a plea. I just made a really dumb decision and got caught with my pants down in this whole situation. [79] I want to be the same size as this guy if not bigger when we get out there.”. "[223] This resulted in several journalists imploring the NSAC to utilize CIR (Carbon Isotope Ratio) testing on Jones's samples. [76] In the process, he became the first UFC fighter to submit Jackson. Be a pastor. The simulation lasted just one round, and it was Jones who forced a submission from Ngannou after just four minutes and 50 seconds to claim victory. [120] On December 4, 2013, it was announced that Jones and Teixeira would face each other at UFC 171 on March 15, 2014, in Dallas, Texas,[121] however, the fight was moved again. [206], Jones apologized to his fans on Twitter by saying, "Got a lot of soul searching to do. Tonight solidified it. He's going to make a lot of money -- this kid is going to do very well. [58] Jones also won the "Knockout of the Night" award. A showdown with Francis Ngannou is on the American's mind while he thrashes out a pay battle with Dana White. In response to the criticism, Jones released a video on Instagram in April 2014 in which he mocked fans by simulating crying and saying "Jones put his finger in his eye. [195][196], On April 27, 2015, Albuquerque, New Mexico police stated that Jones was sought in connection with a hit and run early the previous morning. [159] He won the back-and-forth match via split decision, defending his title for the second time. [27] He voluntarily vacated the title in 2020 amid a pay dispute with White and cited intent to move up to heavyweight. "[189] White clarified his position in another interview, saying, "It's not just taller fighters. Jones displayed a lack of interest in the bout and actively downplayed the contest, making it clear that he did not believe Sonnen was a fit contender. This is affecting 16 other lives, their families, kids are going back to school. [61] Following the match with Matyushenko, White said, "Vladimir Matyushenko is a guy who I have a lot of respect for and I didn't think it was going to happen that easy. Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou is one of the most intriguing matches in recent UFC memory, if it gets made. 1 year ago. [154], On October 10, 2018, it was announced that Jones would return at UFC 232 on December 29, 2018, in a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. [60] Dana White promised Jones a "huge step-up in the competition", if he managed to defeat Matyushenko. So you keep your hands open and you slap punches down. However, he had to withdraw following a final sparring session to evaluate his condition. The judge lifted any travel restrictions, and Jones was allowed to remain free, as long as he remained in contact with his lawyer, and followed certain conditions. [188], When asked about the controversy, UFC president Dana White stated, "we've got to stop that stuff. Jones finally faced his arch rival and former teammate Rashad Evans on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145, and won via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, and 50–45). The tale of the tape between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou "So, Jon’s gotta share that with the UFC as far as on pay-per-view buys. [68], Immediately after the bout with Bader, it was revealed that title contender and Jones's training partner Rashad Evans had sustained a knee injury in training, and would not be able to compete in his scheduled match with UFC light heavyweight champion Maurício "Shogun" Rua. [202] Later that evening, he posted bail of $2,500 and left the Bernalillo County Metro Detention Center. Again showing unorthodox striking as he had in his debut, Jones secured one of Bonnar's legs and landed a back-elbow that nearly knocked out his opponent during the first round. [164] Jones was targeting a fight with heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou and according to White wanted "Deontay Wilder money", referring to Wilder's reported $25-30 million earnings in his rematch with Tyson Fury held in February 2020. During much of his championship reign, Jones has been widely considered to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. [35][36], Before beginning his MMA career, Jones was a stand-out high school wrestler and state champion at Union-Endicott High School in upstate New York. [90] Jones opened as a massive favorite (13-to-1) coming into the bout. The bout was rescheduled, and eventually took place on January 3, 2015, at UFC 182. [142] However, Cormier pulled out of the fight on April 1, citing a foot injury, and was replaced by Ovince Saint Preux. Francis is already a titan and I'm trying to become a titan. The violation was from an "A" sample collection on June 16, with subsequent testing of the B sample confirming the doping. Two days later, it was announced that Jones had been stripped of his interim title, making him the first fighter in UFC history to be stripped of a title twice. Jon Jones to UFC, $10 Million Contract 'Way Too Low' to Fight Francis Ngannou Jon Jones to UFC $10 Million Contract 'Way Too Low' to Fight Francis Ngannou. [97] With size the biggest difference between the pair, Jones has already been bulking up in order to match his opponent. In addition, the Nevada State Athletic Commission requested a video copy of the altercation. The waitress claimed that Jones slapped her, put her in a choke hold and kissed her on the neck, and touched her after she had asked him to stop. [90], —Jeff Wagenheim on Jones' submission victory over Vitor Belfort at UFC 152[91], Despite almost being submitted via armbar in round one, Jones successfully defended the belt against Belfort via americana submission in round four,[92][93] and equaled Chuck Liddell's number of title defenses. 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