Who is Jon Jones fighting in 2021?
Jake Hager
It appears Jon Jones has his first fight in 21 months lined up. The former UFC light heavyweight champion announced via Twitter on Saturday that he will face AEW wrestler and Bellator heavyweight Jake Hager, a.k.a. Jack Swagger, in a Fury Professional Grappling match on Dec. 9 in New Jersey.
How much did Jon Jones ask to fight Francis?
$30 million
Jon Jones denies he demanded $30 million from UFC for Francis Ngannou title fight.
Who Won Jon Jones vs Cormier 1?
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (21-1) is the best fighter in the world. If that was a controversial statement before he dispatched undefeated Olympian Daniel Cormier (15-1) by unanimous decision at UFC 182 on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, it’s surely a given afterward.
Will khabib fight again?
Former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to headline 2022 UFC Hall of Fame class. When former UFC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound king Khabib Nurmagomedov exited the Octagon for the final time in 2020, he revealed a promise to his parents that he would never return.
How did Daniel Cormier lose to Jon Jones?
Jones landed a potent kick to Daniel Cormier’s head, which stunned him. Unable to defend himself from Jones’ strikes, Cormier was knocked out in the third round. The decision has since been overturned to a no-contest after Jones tested positive for a turinabol metabolite and Daniel Cormier was reinstalled as champion.
Did Jon Jones ask for 30 million?
Jon Jones on Friday denied he asked for $30 million to fight heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou, starting another back and forth between UFC President Dana White and the former UFC light heavyweight champ as his heavyweight future remained in limbo.
How Much Does Jon Jones make?
According to Sportekz.com, Jones reportedly makes $500,000 for each UFC main card fight. The UFC Star earned $12,000 in his debut fight with the company. As reported by MMA Daily, Jones’ biggest payday came at UFC214, where he beat Daniel Cormier to retain the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship and earned $585,000.
Has DC beaten Jones?
Daniel Cormier has admitted he has no recollection of the aftermath of his July 29 defeat to Jon Jones at UFC 214 in California when he lost his light heavyweight title. Jones beat the 38-year-old by a third-round stoppage after a head kick, and Cormier subsequently was interviewed in the Octagon.
Did khabib ever lost?
Khabib Nurmagomedov officially retired from MMA for good in October 2020 having never tasted defeat after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. In 29 professional bouts, the Russian never even so much as suffered a scratch let alone tasted a loss – but his amateur career was not as unblemished.
Why was Jones vs Cormier overturned?
How much did Jon Jones make last fight?
Jon Jones reportedly received a salary of $ 540,000 for his last outing against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247. The former UFC light heavyweight champion took home $ 500,000 in show money for the event and $40,000 as the fight week incentive.
Who did Demetrious Johnson fight at UFC 178?
UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson talks with Joe Rogan about his fifth title defense against Chris Cariaso at UFC 178. International superstar Conor McGregor talks with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi about his win over No. 5 featherweight Dustin Poirier at UFC 178.
Who are the Stars of UFC 178?
Stars from UFC 178, including the ever-quotable Conor McGregor, flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson, and many more answer questions from the media before taking the Octagon on Saturday! Catch UFC 178, live from the MGM Grand, this Saturday on Pay-Per-View!
Who did Dominick Cruz beat at UFC 178?
Dominick Cruz earned himself his first UFC knockout victory against Takeya Mizugaki in Round 1 at UFC 178. Don’t miss Cruz vs. Faber on June 4 at UFC 199 on Pay-Per-View. UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson talks with Joe Rogan about his fifth title defense against Chris Cariaso at UFC 178.
Who won Conor McGregor’s fight at UFC 178?
International superstar Conor McGregor talks with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi about his win over No. 5 featherweight Dustin Poirier at UFC 178. Conor McGregor joins Joe Rogan to reflect on his big win over No. 5 featherweight Dustin Poirier at UFC 178.