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Jon Jones publicly clapped back at Daniel Cormier on social media after Cormier praised Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 29-0 record, noting Jones’s lone loss was a disqualification for 12-6 elbows to Matt Hamill. Jones claimed he learned the rules late, accused Cormier of jealousy, and kept alive their long-running feud from their two UFC title fights as the GOAT debate swirls.
Jon Jones says Khamzat Chimaev can rebound from his loss to Sean Strickland by tweaking endurance training, getting comfortable on his back to develop a stronger jiu-jitsu game, and focusing on mindset, as Chimaev pursues an immediate 185-pound rematch with Strickland later in 2026.
Jon Jones says he’s not interested in boxing Oleksandr Usyk and wouldn’t pursue a boxing superfight, while keeping the door open for an MMA return in the future. He’s not officially retired and remains in the UFC’s testing pool, currently mentoring Gable Steveson and living with the possibility of another fight if the right opportunity arises. Usyk has vacated his boxing titles to pursue a final “last dance” bout, but Jones emphasizes any potential comeback would be in MMA, not boxing.
Jon Jones said he would only fight Oleksandr Usyk in a retirement bout if it were under MMA rules, effectively ruling out a boxing match; Usyk has vacated his belts and is eyeing a final farewell fight, with potential opponents like Deontay Wilder discussed.
Conor McGregor asserts he is the all-time No. 1 in MMA, says Khabib Nurmagomedov has 'done nothing' in the sport, dismisses Georges St-Pierre, and believes he could beat Jon Jones ahead of UFC 329.
Jon Jones, though largely retired, expresses pride and admiration for Conor McGregor’s comeback at UFC 329, lauding his heart to fight despite immense success and a complex history. Jones says McGregor’s decision to return shows he’s still a true fighter and a remarkable brand-builder, as McGregor prepares to face Max Holloway in Las Vegas.
Jones says the UFC White House event elevated MMA’s prestige even though he wasn’t on the card, and he’s grateful for the moment as he reflected on staying grounded with a strong team, the sport’s rising status, and his own place in its history; the night featured Gaethje’s KO to unify the interim and undisputed lightweight titles and Topuria’s setback with an uncertain return timeline.
Jon Jones says the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House lawn humbled him and made his legacy feel bigger, even though he wasn’t added to the card; Dana White said Jones was never in consideration. He credits MMA’s growth and the historic prestige of the event with elevating his standing in the sport’s history.
Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones turned down a seven-figure offer for a six-minute wrestling match and also rejected a grappling showdown; RAF was reportedly interested, but Jones wouldn’t risk a loss amid ongoing questions about his career and arthritis.
Jon Jones publicly supports Dustin Poirier after Poirier's airport arrest for public drunkenness, saying 'we’ve all been drunk' and urging him to stay strong and seek help as Poirier navigates retirement and a tough post-fighting transition; Jones also notes that press and mental health play a role in post-competition life.
Jon Jones responded to chatter about losing his place as MMA's GOAT after Alex Pereira's bid, posting a short video and a now-deleted message that it would take an extraordinary effort to dethrone him. Pereira’s attempt to become the first three-division champion ended with a second-round KO by Ciryl Gane; Jones notes his Hall of Fame career, two-division titles, and 16 title-fight wins as the benchmark for greatness.
Alex Pereira says he’s surprised by Jon Jones’s silent, cryptic post-fight video that many took as a dig after Pereira’s bid for UFC gold. Pereira, who moved up to heavyweight after reclaiming light heavyweight gold, says he respects Jones and remains a fan, even as he questions why Jones targeted him during a tough moment; Jones wore a goat necklace in the clip and later congratulated Ciryl Gane on a heavyweight win, while Pereira also criticized referee Herb Dean on YouTube for missed illegal strikes. The two have publicly remained cordial, and Pereira isn’t backing away from a potential Jones matchup.
Dana White publicly floated that Alex Pereira could become the greatest of all time by capturing a third belt in heavyweight, but veteran Matt Brown dismisses the idea as promoter hype and argues Pereira wouldn’t outrank Jon Jones; Brown stresses the distinction between being most accomplished and the GOAT, and warns the sport risks a boxing-like belt chase despite Pereira’s historic feat.
Dana White says Alex Pereira could become the UFC’s greatest of all time by winning a third world title—this time the interim heavyweight belt against Ciryl Gane at UFC White House—making him the first UFC fighter to win titles in three weight classes and potentially surpass Jon Jones.
Jon Jones says leaving his UFC contract is 'very, very possible' as he pursues a boxing career, even hinting at a possible Ngannou bout and signaling a potential shift from MMA.