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Report: Jon Jones to Fight Glover Teixeira at UFC 171
By FCF Staff
After two previous dates fell through, Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira reportedly have been booked to fight at UFC 171 on March 15th. The card will be hosted by the city’s American Airlines Center.
News of the… Read More
Jon Jones to Fight Glover Teixeira at UFC 170
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has finally confirmed a date for the upcoming fight between Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira, as the two will square off February 22nd at UFC 170. The event will be hosted by the… Read More
Jon Jones-Glover Teixeira Not Set For UFC 169
By FCF Staff
As it turns out, Jon Jones will not attempt to defend his light-heavyweight title versus Glover Teixeira Super Bowl weekend after all.
Recently it was announced that the two would meet, February 1st at the Prudential Center… Read More
Anthony Hamilton: Training With the Likes of Jon Jones has Heavyweight “Confident” About MFC Title Prospects
By Kelsey Mowatt
While most fans and pundits think of names like Carlos Condit, Travis Browne and Jon Jones when they hear the name Jackson’s MMA, the renowned Albuquerque gym is also home to emerging fighters like… Read More
Jon Jones Says Foot Not Seriously Injured, “Focusing on Full Recovery”
By FCF Staff
Despite the memorable and violent war Jon Jones engaged in with Alexander Gustafsson Saturday night, the light-heavyweight champ has evidently emerged from the bout without any serious injuries.
Following the UFC 165 headliner, Jones was released from… Read More
UFC 165: Jon Jones Survives Stiff Test From Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
The pundits and fans that predicted Alexander Gustafsson would be the stiffest test to date for Jon Jones were proven right tonight at UFC 165, as the light-heavyweight champ narrowly got by the… Read More
UFC 165: Alexander Gustafsson Says He Will Defeat Jon Jones “Standing on the Outside”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Due to the recent accomplishments of Alexander Gustafsson, few fans and pundits would likely argue that “The Mauler” doesn’t deserve to fight light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones at UFC 165. Although the 15-1 fighter hasn’t fought… Read More
UFC 165: Jon Jones Says Age And Height Are All he Shares With Alexander Gustafsson
By Kelsey Mowatt
As is the case with any great champion when they’re next fight is approaching, the media and fans tend to speculate on if and why this challenger could be the one to end their reign. In the… Read More
Opinion: Time to Shift Focus Back to Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC had an extremely busy past six weeks, but it’s now time to shift focus to the upcoming light heavyweight championship fight between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson.
Jones vs. Gustafsson is the… Read More
Daniel Cormier Responds to Jon Jones: “Grow up Bud”
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier appear to be on a collision course, and since the latter called out the champion earlier this year, the two have exchanged words.
At a UFC World Tour event… Read More
UFC 165 Presser: Jon Jones Says Anderson Silva’s Loss a “Reality Check”, “I Would Never Fight Like That”
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson were in Toronto, Ontario today to promote their September 21st bout in the city, but the UFC light-heavyweight champ was predictably asked several questions about Anderson Silva’s historic defeat Saturday. After… Read More
2013 ESPYS: Jon Jones and Anderson Silva Nominated for “Best Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Two of the UFC’s biggest stars have been nominated for the ESPN’s “Best Fighter” 2013 ESPY , as light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and middleweight champ Anderson Silva are two of the five contenders.
Rounding out the nominees… Read More
UFC 161 Winner Rashad Evans: “I Would Love to Get a Shot at Jon Jones Again”
Mentions Glover Teixeira As Possible Future Opponent
By Kelsey Mowatt
Rashad Evans may not have gone out and blown Dan Henderson out of the cage… Read More
UFC 161: Dan Henderson Still Has “Unfinished Business” With Jon Jones, But “100% Focused” on Rashad Evans
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dan Henderson has had one of the sport’s most storied careers to date, but that doesn’t mean the 42 year-old-fighter isn’t looking to add yet another historical chapter to it. Despite losing his opportunity to fight Jon… Read More
Jon Jones Fighting Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to when and who Jon Jones will fight next, the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight champ will fight Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 on September 21st. The card will take place… Read More
Glover Teixeira: If UFC Needs Opponent For Jon Jones “I’m Here”
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones has repeatedly said he wants to fight Alexander Gustafsson next, and the latter predictably wants to fight the UFC light-heavyweight champ, Glover Teixeira continues to work his way towards a title shot.
At… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Says Bout With Jon Jones Is “On”
By FCF Staff
Although nothing has been announced, especially since it remains to be seen when Jon Jones will return from his foot injury, but it increasingly looks like the UFC light-heavyweight champ will fight Alexander Gustafsson next.
Jones has… Read More
Report: Ligament Damage Could Delay Return Of Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Following the horrific toe injury Jon Jones incurred during his stoppage win over Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 last month, the light-heavyweight champ has been pretty upbeat about his recovery and forecasting his return.… Read More
“The Daily Takedown”: Jon Jones Punch Drunk If He Thinks He Could Be Competitive With A Boxer
By Joshua Molina
Jon Jones, you are too young to be so delusional.
Jones said on a radio show recently that a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather would be “a competitive match.”
When did Jones start hanging… Read More
Lyoto Machida Wants To Stay Busy If Jon Jones Is Injured
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida wants to stay busy in the octagon and prevent ring rust from impacting his shot at a championship.
If light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is forced to… Read More