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Report: Jon Jones Looking for “Closure” in Agreeing to Fight Chael Sonnen
By FCF Staff
Only a few weeks ago, Jon Jones argued that former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen hadn’t done anything to warrant a title shot, but now the light-heavyweight champion is hoping a bout with the controversial fighter will bring… Read More
Dan Henderson Fires Verbal Shot at Dana White After Jon Jones-Chael Sonnen Fight Announced
By FCF Staff
One had to wonder how the news that Chael Sonnen will fight UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones next would sit with top contender Dan Henderson, and now we know. Henderson, who was scheduled to fight Jones at… Read More
Report: Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen to Coach “The Ultimate Fighter”, Title Bout Set for April 27th
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen will not have to defeat any of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s top light-heavyweights to secure a title shot after all, as the charismatic fighter will reportedly fight champion Jon Jones next year on April 27th.… Read More
Report: Dana White Says UFC Offer Will Make Anderson Silva Say “Yes, Yes, Yes” to Bout With Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
It was if Anderson Silva knew heading into UFC 153 that a win over Stephan Bonnar would only heighten calls for a fight between himself and the light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones, and the middleweight champ has consistently… Read More
UFC 153 Media Call: Anderson Silva: “It’s a Great Challenge to Fight Stephan Bonnar”, Not Eyeing Bout With Light-Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Less than two weeks away from its next event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the UFC held a media call today which featured main competitors Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar, Dave Herman and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Of course,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Did Vitor Belfort Expose Jon Jones?
By Joshua Molina
Rampage Jackson thinks he can beat Jon Jones.
After Jones’ performance against Vitor Belfort, a lot of people probably think they can beat Jones.
Jones is clearly vulnerable to a serious arm bar submission attempt. Who knows… Read More
Jon Jones on the Sidelines Due to Vitor Belfort Armbar, Champion Plans to “Embrace Jiu-Jitsu More”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While as expected, Jon Jones pounded his way to another decisive victory over Vitor Belfort last night in Toronto, Ontario, the middleweight challenger prompted a collective gasp throughout the MMA world by catching Jones with an early… Read More
UFC 152: Jon Jones Taps Out Game Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones powered his way through a fight threatening, armbar attempt from Vitor Belfort, to score a submission win over the resilient veteran tonight at UFC 152.
Early on, Belfort appeared to extend the right arm of… Read More
UFC 152 Weigh-Ins: Jon Jones Greeted By Boos, Champ and Vitor Belfort Make Weight
By FCF Staff
As many likely expected would be the case, Jon Jones was greeted by a chorus of boos this afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, as the UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion weighed in for his bout tomorrow night… Read More
Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort: A Deeper Look
By Brian Lopez-Benchimol
While the flyweights were set to take center stage this weekend, it was Jon Jones who ultimately stole the top spot, thanks to an unfortunate chain of “he said, she said” just a few weeks ago.
Beaten… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Jon Jones Holier Than Thou Attitude Is Hypocritical
By Joshua Molina
Jon Jones is sooo lucky he’s not running for elected office.
If he were, he’d be in it deeper than the troubled Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
Jones, the one-time darling of the sport has lost a… Read More
Vitor Belfort on UFC Bout With Jon Jones: “I Know I Can Win This Fight and Shock the World”
By FCF Staff
After enduring a break from UFC action, MMA fans will be able to catch two title fights at this Saturday’s UFC 152 card in Toronto, Ontario. At light-heavyweight, Jon Jones will look to defend his light-heavyweight belt… Read More
Cub Swanson on Criticisms of Jackson’s MMA Squad: “All it Does is Piss us Off”, Honored to Fight Alongside Teammate Jon Jones at UFC 152
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Cub Swanson will be gunning for his third consecutive win and a spot in the title shot mix against prospect Charles Oliveira at UFC 152, the established vet will also be looking to impress for his… Read More
Jon Jones on UFC Matchup with Vitor Belfort: It’s “a Phenom Versus Another Phenom.”
By Tom Taylor
There was nothing but respect between UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and his upcoming opponent Vitor Belfort during UFC 152’s media conference call yesterday. Any fans who were salivating over the thought of the trash talk that… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Cung Le Goes to China; Jon Jones Continues to Put His Foot in His Mouth
By Joshua Molina
Cung Le is a fighter, but he’s first and foremost a family man. That’s one of the main reasons why the Vietnamese-American fight so often in San Jose, California, where he lives.
Nine out of the fighter’s… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” End All MMA Soccer Kicks; Jon Jones Continues to Puzzle Everybody
By Joshua Molina
So-called “soccer kicks” should not be allowed in MMA anymore.
Soccer kicks were once a hallmark of Pride Fighting Championships, and have recently been revived by One FC, a Singapore-based mixed martial arts company.
One FC… Read More
Jon Jones Cites “The Old Man and his Knee” As Reason For UFC 151 Cancellation
By FCF Staff
It’s been a turbulent couple of weeks for the UFC and its light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones, and although the all-star fighter’s next bout is set, tension regarding the cancellation of UFC 151 still lingers.
Of course, after… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Chael Sonnen Needs to Shut Up, Show More Respect for Jon Jones
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen needs to shut up.
He’s been running his mouth almost non-stop for most of the year. After trashing Anderson Silva, his country and his training partners, he walked into the cage and… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” CBS Says Dana White Lacks Class; Chael Sonnen’s Jon Jones ‘Chicken’ Special
By Joshua Molina
Sometimes you can be your worst enemy. That was the case this week with UFC boss Dana White.
At a time when he should have been protecting the business that he claims to have created, he… Read More
Jon Jones On UFC 151 Cancellation “I Want to Sincerely Apologize”
By FCF Staff
With his sites now set on Vitor Belfort and UFC 152, the promotion’s light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones has apologized for the part he played in UFC 151 being cancelled.
Jones has made the following statements via his… Read More