Despite fan-favorite status, UFC on Versus 1’s Jon Jones knows fans can be fickle

Few prospects have entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship and found the kind of immediate stardom that Jon Jones has.

But the self-proclaimed “MMA geek,” who next fights Brandon Vera this weekend in the headliner of UFC on Versus 1, knows combat-sports fans can be a fickle bunch.

So while he appreciates the support and accolades, the 22-year-old Jones knows winning fights and improving his game are the only ways to assure his future prospects remain bright.


Few prospects have entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship and found the kind of immediate stardom that Jon Jones has.

But the self-proclaimed “MMA geek,” who next fights Brandon Vera this weekend in the headliner of UFC on Versus 1, knows combat-sports fans can be a fickle bunch.

So while he appreciates the support and accolades, the 22-year-old Jones knows winning fights and improving his game are the only ways to assure his future prospects remain bright.