Our friends over at HeavyMMA have posted an excellent three-part documentary called “The Real Jon Jones.” It features a deep look at his childhood and upbringing, along with the early parts of his career in mixed martial arts.
Jones faces challenger Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC 145 on Saturday night. It’s one of the most-anticipated fights in UFC history, featuring a grudge match between two former training partners who are now bitter enemies.
HeavyMMA Fight Day host Dave Farra traveled to Jones’ camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico to sit down with the reigning light heavyweight champion. Farra also talked to Jones’ trainer Greg Jackson and other people in the champ’s support system. It’s a wide-ranging interview, with a look into Jones’ childhood and family that has never truly been seen before, and it gives you better insight into who Jon Jones truly is when he’s outside the cage and the glare of the media spotlight.
There’s also a ton of exclusive photos of Jones as a kid that you absolutely must see, including a look at Jones’ church in New York and his high school wrestling days.
You can watch the first part of the documentary in the video embedded above, and then catch parts two and three over at HeavyMMA.
Remember to stay tuned to Caged In for on-the-ground coverage of UFC 145 from Atlanta.
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