Jon Jones once again solidified his status as the UFC heavyweight champion with a commanding stoppage win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. In the aftermath of his victory, Jones recently shared a heartfelt message to fans on X.
Demonstrating precision and dominance, Jones utilized his range and versatility to overwhelm Miocic. A decisive spinning back kick in the third round set up the finish, marking another milestone in Jones’ illustrious career.
With two consecutive stoppage victories in the heavyweight division, the 37-year-old fighter has extended his remarkable record to 28-1 with one no-contest.
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Jones expressed gratitude for fans' unwavering support through his 17-year journey, accompanied by training photos. He wrote:
"Almost 17 years in, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the support from all you nutty Bones Jones supporters. You’ve been with me through the grinding years, the rivalries, every setback, and every victory. The strength and passion y’all give me fuels my fire—every round, every opponent, every step forward. I’m incredibly proud today to be a person the world can root for, and I’m even more excited for what’s to come. Let’s keep building. Thank you all so much for motivating me. The best is yet to come."
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Turki Alalshikh addresses potential Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones fight
Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh, chairperson of the General Entertainment Authority, has sparked excitement among fight fans with a tantalizing hint about a potential super-fight between UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
Known for bringing blockbuster combat sports events to Saudi Arabia, Alalshikh revealed during an interview with Ariel Helwani that discussions are underway to arrange major opportunities for Ngannou:
"I have on the table two options for Francis [Ngannou]. One in MMA and one in boxing I want to discuss with [him]."
When pressed on specifics, Alalshikh responded:
"The MMA, you know, all the time. My answer is, we want to do the biggest things... We need to send Dana White to the moon."
Helwani interpreted this cryptic statement as a possible reference to a long-awaited Ngannou-Jones clash, a fight fans have dreamed of for years.
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