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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Will Jon Jones Be Fighting When He’s 42 Yrs Old? Rousey vs. Kaufman Predictions
By Joshua Molina
Does it seem like UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones is becoming more unlikable every day?
Although his DUI arrest and conviction is not the worst offense in the world committed by a professional athlete, his attitude… Read More
Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen Exchange Insults Via Twitter
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take long for UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones to respond to Chael Sonnen, after the outspoken fighter reportedly called out the younger Jones and referred to him as a “punk” on UFC Tonight Tuesday.
Sonnen… Read More
Jon Jones Says He’s “Blessed” To Have Signed Deal With Nike
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has taken another step towards becoming a significant, mainstream star, as the fighter has confirmed reports that he’s signed a deal with the sporting apparel, multinational Nike.
Speaking via his official Twitter… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Fined $1,000, License Suspended For DWI Charge
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has been fined $1,000, and has had his driver’s license suspended for six months today, as a result of the guilty plea he entered in May for a DWI charge. The 24… Read More
Media Watch: Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones Superfight Isn’t Likely
By Michael Hatamoto
A potential super fight between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones doesn’t seem likely – but that hasn’t stopped UFC President Dana White from going into promoter mode.
Here is what White… Read More
Anderson Silva and Jon Jones Nominated For “Best Fighter of The Year”” ESPY
By FCF Staff
ESPN has announced the candidates for the 2012 “Best Fighter of The Year” ESPY and UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones are two of them.
The other candidates are noted boxers, as… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Sentencing For DWI Pushed To July 3rd
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will wait a few more days to receive sentencing for the misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge he plead guilty to last month. According to a report from the Binghamton Press and Sun… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Pleads Guilty to DWI
By FCF Staff
Following his arrest in Binghamton, New York, on May 19th, Jon Jones has reportedly pleaded guilty today to a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, and has had his driver’s license temporarily suspended.
According to a report… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Went to Las Vegas to Discuss Recent Arrest With “Super Disappointed” Dana White
Fighter’s Court Date Set For May 29th
By FCF Staff
In the wake of crashing his car and being arrested for suspicion of DUI… Read More
Report: Management Team Comments on Jon Jones Arrest For Suspicion of DUI
By FCF Staff
After reports surfaced this weekend that UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones had been arrested in Binghamton, New York, early Saturday morning for suspicion of DUI, the 24 year-old’s management team has released a statement.
According to multiple… Read More
Dan Henderson to Challenge Jon Jones at UFC 151
By FCF Staff
The expected bout between decorated veteran Dan Henderson and renowned UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will take place September 1st, in Las Vegas.
UFC President Dana White tweeted the news Wednesday night.
The 24 year-old Jones is… Read More
Jon Jones and Rashad Evans Top UFC 145 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, according to the figures released today by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, Jon Jones and Rashad Evans were the top earners at Saturday’s UFC 145 card.
After Jones worked… Read More
Dan Henderson to Challenge Jon Jones Next
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones will look to defeat yet another decorated fighter, as following his impressive unanimous decision win over Rashad Evans last night, the UFC has announced that he will fight former Strikeforce champ Dan Henderson next.
No… Read More
UFC 145: Jon Jones Outscores Rival Rashad Evans
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 145 card in Atlanta, Georgia, which saw light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones outscore former teammate Rashad Evans for the unanimous decision win.
Jon Jones def. Rashad Evans via unanimous decision (49-46,… Read More
UFC 145 Weigh-Ins: Rashad Evans and Jon Jones Make Weight Before Heated Faceoff
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Rashad Evans needed to be separated as the former teammates and rivals faced off at today’s UFC 145 weigh-ins.
After the former champ Evans weighed in at 204 pounds… Read More
Jon Jones on Whether Rashad Evans is in his Prime: “I Don’t Know; We’ll See”
Notes From Today’s UFC 145 Pre-Fight Press Conference
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continued to focus the UFC 145 spotlight on this… Read More
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champs Give Predictions For Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Showdown
Courtesy of UFC
Some of the greatest names in the sport’s pantheon have held and fought for the UFC’s 205lbs title since its inception in 1997, including Hall of Famers Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell and iconic fighters including Vitor… Read More
Jon Jones and Rashad Evans Continue Feuding in Pre-Fight Media Call
By FCF Staff
For a few minutes, it appeared as though today’s pre-UFC 145 media call between light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Rashad Evans might be fairly civil, before the ex -teammates eventually engaged in several heated exchanges.
Of course,… Read More