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Jon Jones Proclaims He’ll Fight Anyone At UFC 197

Unfortunate news broke yesterday (April 1, 2016) when it was announced that reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier had suffered an injury that would force him out of his scheduled rematch with archrival Jon Jones at April 23’s UFC 197. After a bad blood infused lead up, the two first met at January 2015’s

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Unfortunate news broke yesterday (April 1, 2016) when it was announced that reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier had suffered an injury that would force him out of his scheduled rematch with archrival Jon Jones at April 23’s UFC 197.

After a bad blood infused lead up, the two first met at January 2015’s UFC 182, with Jones successfully defending his title in a clear cut unanimous decision win.

However, “Bones” then ran into some legal issues last April, forcing the UFC to strip him of his long held strap in which Cormier would win with a submission victory over Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at UFC 187.

Jones has since been reinstated, and was gearing up to fight for the belt he had never technically lost against his most bitter rival.

With that being said, one would think that the ex-champ would take this opportunity to jab at Cormier when he’s down, but Jones actually took to twitter to wish “DC” a speedy recovery:

As far as UFC 197 goes, the UFC has yet to comment on whether or not Jones will remain on the card, and who could possibly replace Cormier.

“Bones”, however, who has been criticized in the past for declining short notice fights, took to his Instagram to make it clear that he’s willing to accept any and all challenges:

I figured this would put a few smiles on some faces today @UFC

A video posted by Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) on

Would you like to see Jones stay on the card, and if so, who should he face?

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Jon Jones: I Hit Rock Bottom, Lost Everything

Jon “Bones” Jones may very well be the most talented fighter to have ever entered the cage. He may be the reigning pound-for-pound king, and may own the most UFC light heavyweight title defenses of all-time. For all of his successes, however, Jones has endured just as many hardships and struggles outside of the cage.

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Jon “Bones” Jones may very well be the most talented fighter to have ever entered the cage. He may be the reigning pound-for-pound king, and may own the most UFC light heavyweight title defenses of all-time.

For all of his successes, however, Jones has endured just as many hardships and struggles outside of the cage.

The most notable of his troubles came last April when Jones was arrested on felony hit and run charges in New Mexico, forcing the UFC to suspend him indefinitely, and strip him of his long-held 205-pound strap.

Now just over a month away from his highly anticipated return against champion Daniel Cormier at April 23’s UFC 197, Jones admits that his latest fiasco was the tip of the iceberg that led him to realize what he was throwing away:

“Everyone’s life, we’re all on different journeys. Some people mature faster than others. Sometimes it takes people a few more mistakes to realize what they have and what they’re messing up. For me I felt this last situation brought me to my knees,” Jones said recently at the “UFC Unstoppable” press conference. 

“I lost respect nationwide. I lost my endorsements. I lost my job. I lost so much and for me this was rock bottom.”

Could it be that the pressures of being champion were just too much for “Bones”? Or perhaps he was just another young superstar with boatloads of cash and endless opportunities for mishap staring him in the eye.

Whatever it was, it appears as if Jones needed some time away, some time to himself.

One year later, the pound-for-pound king is ready and motivated to take his belt back from his most bitter rival:

“Over the last year I’ve had the chance to be alone and work on my character outside of being an athlete,” Jones said. “Today I stand here five months sober, feeling amazing, feeling rejuvenated and I’m excited to get back in here, get on the right track and put on some exciting fights for you fans.”

Will Jones be back on top of the throne after his rematch with Cormier next month?

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Ripped Jon Jones Blasts Pads With Kicks Ahead Of UFC 197

The fight we all knew was coming has finally been announced, as the UFC recently confirmed that reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier would rematch former divisional kingpin Jon Jones at April 23’s UFC 197 from Las Vegas. The two faced off for the first time at January 2015’s UFC 182 in one of the

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The fight we all knew was coming has finally been announced, as the UFC recently confirmed that reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier would rematch former divisional kingpin Jon Jones at April 23’s UFC 197 from Las Vegas.

The two faced off for the first time at January 2015’s UFC 182 in one of the most hyped up, bad blood fueled bouts in sport history. In the end, however, it was Jones who walked away with a convincing one-sided decision victory and the light heavyweight strap.

Then scheduled to defend his long held title against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at May 2015’s UFC 187, Jones was suspended and stripped of his title after being arrested on felony charges.

“DC” would step in and submit Johnson to become the undisputed 205-pound boss, while “Bones” watched from the sidelines.

However, the former title holder was reinstated into the UFC after avoiding jail time, and will now look to reclaim the title he never technically lost.

In his time away from competition, it appears as if Jones has gained a new found focus and motivation, seeming hungrier than ever to get back on top. Physically, he has gained a passion for strength training and power lifting, which has left fans with endless videos of a scary looking, jacked Jones.

Aside from his fitness, the ex-ruler has focused on his martial arts skills as well, and he posted a video to his official Facebook page today of him smashing pads and throwing kicks with his striking coach Mike Winklejohn. Check it out below:

A few kicks with coach Wink #CompeteHarder 73 days to make it better

Posted by Jon “Bones” Jones on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

“Bones” definitely appears to be in the right mindset ahead of the highly anticipated fight, and he’ll have to be given Cormier’s pedigree.

Can Jones get the job done again and earn back his title?

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