Jon Jones Breaks Silence on Accident, Suspension, Return to UFC, and More

Over the past seven months, Jon Jones was involved in a hit and run car accident, suspended by the UFC, stripped of his UFC light heavyweight title, plead guilty to a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident, given 18 months of supervised probation and finally, in late October, reinstated by the organization.
Throughout this tumultuous time, Jones hasn't talked to the media. He finally broke his silence last week during an exclusive interview with MMAFighting.com. In the interview, Jones talks about everything that he has endured recently, how he plans on rebounding and much more.
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[@dcboot]

Dont be fooled he'll fuck up again

[@BomboclatHead]

+dcboot you never did?

[@kl20231]

+BomboclatHead For sure Never did Hit And Run or COCO

[@fukaniggaup]

+dcboot I know you hope so, u hate to see a successful black man. All his hard work, persistence, and success far out weigh the bad this guy has done. He's moving in the right direction and you just hate it....sad

[@kl20231]

+dcboot I just noticed his name lol

[@BomboclatHead]

kim kimkim i didn't adress you. i did some coco and other stuff and i'm still alright. if you never did any wrong be proud of yourself sheep^^ mähhh mähhh

[@josebude3449]

Jon is the GOAT

[@frayner06]

+Jose Bude Yes Jon Jones is a GOAT

[@Vahvafitness]

+Jose Bude Agree.

[@navigatingmadness180]

+Vahva Fitness LOL at people disagreeing. Just watch. In 10 years everyone will know Jones was the GOAT. Look at his resumé, its unparalleled.

[@erra7552]

+Jose Bude Agreed. No one will come close for decades. He is technically undefeated. Took out an all-time great to become the Champion. Then went on to rattle off multiple ex-champions for his first handful of defenses. I could go on. Anyone that doesn't think Jones is greatest is grasping at straws. I may not like him, but I can't argue he isn't the best. He is the best. The only one that has a chance to dethrone him is Holm, now. But she'll have to stay undefeated for a long long time.

[@user-ey4rn1zf2w]

+Jose Bude You can't be the GOAT if you don't have highlight reel KO's. Jon has zero.

[@KINGTERRIFY420blazeit]

"Raise your hand if you hate bullies" *Daniel Cormier raises hand*

[@thatmountainmaniac8125]

😂😂😂😂

[@mace2689]

Props to the cameraman for walking backwards for about 100 miles

[@dauriced7921]

Nice 😎

[@shanetaylor6823]

Props to Jon for having to put up with ariel for so long

[@antoniodeltorro2448]

Props to for pointing that out

[@plasma9839]

Lol 👍

[@kingcobra5259]

🤣💯

[@Untouchaable]

Ariel Helwani remains Champion with this exclusive.

[@chadwilliams6113]

+Intimidation He's the Ronda Rousey of intervie... oh wait.

[@joshuasasfire2759]

Historic interview

[@areddevdownunder7688]

+Nintendo Does ouch. that's a bit of kick in the teeth. or neck....

[@psgraya2]

Tbh, he's got to get that first interview with Ronda Rousey after her loss...to be the P4P Best MMA Reporter In The World.....

[@AlexUbilla]

+psgraya2 Luke Thomas is good too.

[@vealchop2490]

Dude's a father and a husband and had friends that encourage him to party like that? Overnight? The fuck is wrong with the people he surrounded himself with?

[@GarroshX]

+Eds S He's a grown man. At the end of the day it was his own decisions that let him down that path. It's not that hard not to give in to peer pressure if you actually try.

[@ZPSBestProfileName]

+Shapeshifter Haha. I'm sure the level of peer pressure you experience is within a billion miles of his...

[@ZPSBestProfileName]

Shapeshifter The things that have gotten him into trouble have had nothing to do with peer pressure. Cocaine, weed, alleged infidelity, etc have not been the reasons why he has gotten into trouble. He's been in trouble due to a DUI (almost everyone drinks) and the incident earlier this year. Both were not due to peer pressure. On the other hand, I can totally see someone being more prone to taking drugs if they're being thrown them all of the time, which, if you're at a party and everyone is trying to impress you or get your attention, is going to happen. This whole "If you have your mind set on not doing them" logic is weak. For example, I don't have my mind set on having a glass of coke in the morning and might even set my mind not to, but if every morning someone puts it in my hand, every now and then I'll think, "fuck it, it won't kill me", and take a swig.

[@DaddySixNine]

It was his fault, not theirs.

[@rmsangel242]

True but someone such as him (high profile athletes) really, REALLY needs to surround themselves with the right people and not yes men.

[@lowen6984]

I don’t know why I laughed so much watching Jon talk to the kids it was like an episode of the office😂

[@Vikn01]

Lol I didn't laugh or find it funny when I watched it initially but seeing it now with the filter of Jon being a Michael Scott style character is hilarious. That episode's big moment's gotta be something with Jon somehow punching or fighting one of the children. Maybe he'd segue the anti-bullying speech into a "let's fight bullying". Then getting himself all hyped up, he asks the kids if there are any bullies in their school, several kids point out some skull t-shirt little fat kid as bullying them. Somehow it escalates to Jon, with his shirt off, squaring off and fighting the kid. Maybe the local news walks in to film a feel good story about the speech and, to their shock, finds Jon in that situation.

[@rtinnin79]

For some reason While watching this I just had a flash of Jon Jones about 40 minutes into the interview doing a spinning elbow on Ariel Arwani for no reason what so ever ... then running off.

[@vintincrows6909]

TRI-PRO EDITS 1, only in a perfect world would something like that happen haha.

[@therealbrian732]

🤣🤣

[@dopeboyvid8988]

Lmao

[@Flyc2]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣cold

[@HowayTheMags]

My advice on how to overcome adversity? Well kids, you hire the most expensive lawyers money can buy

[@leigh_carmichael]

+James Adams Yeah and someone to coach you on how to answer questions.

[@FreeSovereign]

Only Ariel is able to take interviews to such depths...

[@Keith_Mikell]

This aged like a fine dairy product from your local dairy farm with no preservatives. Its starting to turn green and grow synthetic fur now.

[@empath1969]

Don't know what you're on about. Heavyweight champ, 2023. People can change.

[@mmnnpp21]

i dont give a fuck about jon jones personal life or what his been throw i just love his fight style

[@MrFreedomforyou]

+killa khalid exactly

[@fasserosucks2347]

Agreed!!! I pay to watch him fight i don't pay to watch him walk around the neighborhood being a nice guy.

[@Bailers426]

lol why would yall watch this then

[@dustinmartin6358]

You do realize that he was one of the dirtiest fighters in the ufc and is known for constantly eye gouging, right?

[@TerrorizerGrindspeed]

lol jones was so good the entire light heavyweight division is still recovering

[@lionofjudah2999]

Ariel Helwani does the best interviews man! He did a great interview with Chris Wiedman when his house was destroyed in a Hurricane in Long Island and now with Jon Jones. Ariel ask the right questions. It makes MMA look good for sure.! Big Ups to Ariel.

[@qwertyturk75]

His best one was with rampage in Tokyo!

[@Crates94]

+SHOGUN MMA thnks watching that now

[@josiahd2791]

+Kwame El-Bey although Jon Jones seems to be the fakest person he has interviewed yet. Wiedman was the realest.

[@q8ps]

+Kwame El-Bey Helwani was awarded MMA Journalist of the Year at the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 World MMA Awards

[@kingtutt880]

Man, Jon is really going in on how slimey and wretched Dana and the UFC is. I love it! Opposite of Ronda, Chuck, and Conor's kiss asses

[@andrewrichardgale]

+TIKI K He's just salty that they didnt have his back when he fked up so badly

[@kingtutt880]

GaleForce I would be too! I made ya'll millions of dollars, now im at my lowest point, and u wanna act like u dont know me???

[@andrewrichardgale]

TIKI K When you hit a pregnant lady in a car while drunk it's selfish to ask a huge company to stand behind you when you fuck up that bad.

[@andrewrichardgale]

TONYLOUIS105, BOXING, FITNESS, HEALTH, DIET & MEDITATION Actions speak louder than words, we'll find out with time. My guess now is that he really isn't changed because people who really do change go to meetings even after they dont need them because they dont want to fk up again. Jones is clearly a different breed though, he might not need that like most people do (I only know because I've been through it myself, crashed into someone drunk last year thankfull they're ok.) Talk is talk, just like in pre-fights it means nothing, it's all about the preperation. But just like a fight you wouldn't expect to win without the training. He doesn't mention anything to the fact that he's still training his mind in being sober and a better person, he's just somehow already in that mindset. And again, he might not need "training". All I'm saying is that his actions to ME personally, dont say he's going to turn everything around (just be more careful about it) and until he fks up again, I'll be rooting for him, supporting him and on his side. If I was a betting man I would bet against him but I have faith.

[@Steevun]

+Steve Ocampo you look pretty fuckin stupid, right about now

[@beeseebee_]

that interviewer is excellent. big ups to him. he always kept the conversation going and dug a little deeper with each question

[@futurechampfitness5995]

"that interviewer" .... lol

[@Orcen222]

*Top 5 MMA Fighters of All Time:* 1) Fedor Emelianenko 2) Georges St-Pierre 3) Anderson Silva 4) Jon Jones 5) Matt Hughes *Honourable Mentions:* Bas Rutten, Jose Aldo, BJ Penn, Randy Couture, Chuck Lidell, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Royce Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez.

[@byahnesh]

Cameraman doing a good job working around the randoms in the background

[@alphaQsideways]

lmao I noticed that too.

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

+alphaQsideways Me too, I'm into film making and noticed it LOL

[@louisjany]

+byahnesh well spotted boys! both a blessing and a curse...u loons

[@westside01010]

Jon bones jones > conor mcgregor

[@vivelajonny]

+westside01010 Why would you even put them in the same category at all? Connor hasn't even become the champ yet

[@westside01010]

+vivelajonny you're right, i'm trippin

[@Mike81139]

+westside01010 In terms of mass? Yes, he's obviously heavier.

[@baw285]

+Michael Glenn also skilled

[@TheMestresdosMagos]

jon jones would kill mcgullity with his hands tied to his back.

[@thepopeisdope559]

Somewhere out there, Daniel cormier is watching this weeping and stuffing his face with twinkies in a dark room.

[@bruce_sings]

Lol I agree

[@dtmfool789]

+ThePopeIsDope twinkies? You are so crazy.

[@DJmathcat]

So you think I'm just gonna stand here and let you talk about him eating twinkies?

[@filipinobruh90]

+james mitchell it's not his fault for being taller than everyone in his division lmfao

[@FromPoetryToRap]

+DJmathcat I literally think that... respectfully

[@dchizz6674]

one the most thoughtful interviews i've seen by an athlete in my life...great interview.

[@redkem80]

I knew Ariel would get the exclusive on this!

[@scullychrist823]

Surprised he didn't eye poke Ariel

[@rahowhero]

ariels nose reach is too great, have to work away at getting inside. 5 limbs ariel is a nightmare match up.

[@tor3699]

Lmao!

[@trundlethegreat6285]

the frankie pizza one was great, the eddie one was awesome, and the bisping one was great, I hope ariel continues to do these

[@mmarunner180]

TrundleTheGreat The one with Rampage Jackson in New York was epic

[@ehcallday]

Was one of his goals to fit in those pants

[@Traypeats]

Lmao

[@ehcallday]

Next you'll be saying Elton John is queer...

[@WashedCoachWith3Chips]

+ehcallday SKWAATSSS!!!!

[@Axle-F]

It took every ounce of Ariel's willpower not to remove those pants. Dude looked he wanted to go in for the kiss.

[@MulliganBrothers]

Damn How long was that walk?

[@siphonerr]

"I'm not a coke guy" -Jonathan "Bones" Jones LMAO

[@shantanumoitra1993]

+blank you could tell he was being honest for the past 20 min in that interview and then suddenly the body language was a total giveaway that he was a cokehead.

[@shantanumoitra1993]

MotherTouching-Ninjas Dude I am a big Jon Jones fan. Not hating on him just stating facts. Throughout the interview they discuss how good he would be if he gave up on alcohol and weed. Coke is illegal so he is hiding that part.

[@kevinchrlt2011]

Okay, and I guess you hang out with Jones. You're not his friend or family so how would you know what he does.

[@shantanumoitra1993]

Man it's like an open secret.

[@RyanMayer]

Great interview. Jon seemed very open, honest and genuine and Ariel did a great job with his questions and keeping the flow as well as keeping Jon relaxed and open.

[@xad9057]

Fantastic interview, surprised at just how open he was with his answers, clearly he's learned a lot and is in a much better place now mentally; excited to see how much better he comes back now that he's putting in the intense work in and cut out the alcohol, drugs and partying. Great as always Ariel, this was without a doubt one of your best if not the best.

[@rankalucard3960]

Moron

[@highlybaked8417]

This comment did not age well lol

[@gypsykatcher30]

'I beat up people for a living.' What a great role model for kids.

[@ultimatechrisso6592]

+gypsykatcher30 at least he said it to the teenagers not the little kids

[@jrufus11]

so why you watching this if you don't watch people beat up people for a living, it's called mma dummie sure you've watched it once or twice so do actually appreciate the occupation

[@jrufus11]

***** if you don't agree with fighting for a living I.e mma why the fuck you watching an interview with the light heavyweight ufc champ ????

[@jrufus11]

+a fingerling your not sure because clearly you have no clue what your talking about

[@GBDazzler]

+gypsykatcher30 "Hey kids i'm a badass" Jon jones ladies and gentlemen.

[@jackinthebox532]

Please don't tell me anyone is falling for this fake "I'm a changed man' scripted BS! It hasn't even been a year and he's talking like a guy coming out of a 5 year retirement. But of course people are gonna eat it up.... brilliant Ariel just brilliant...

[@jackinthebox532]

"In my religion we don't do those kind of things" (suicide) hahahah but you do illegal drugs and hit a car & flee from the scene!?

[@ThExKiDxCuDix]

+Jack InTheBox bitch what else should he have done? Shut up.

[@twistedfocus100]

+Jack InTheBox Who cares either way... Is he watching your kids or something? I just want to see him fight again.

[@pidouble145]

+Jack InTheBox totally falling for it.

[@kiwig6474]

+Jack InTheBox When Jon's religion was created drugs weren't illegal nor did they have cars.

[@Afreshsociety]

Amazing interview! the guy will go down as the best ever for sure. Legend!

[@ClickoZen]

Awesome interview. Really inspiring for me. I've been an addict for a long time now and seeing a champ fight the same remorse i have to fight each day like a champion is inspiring. I hope i get just a tenth of the strength he has. Great job Ariel!

[@Trozenator]

Hey how's it going nowadays

[@itzkachii]

Dam an hour? prognostication u snuck up on me again... JONES IS BACKKK

[@HowayTheMags]

+Kachii “Moo Moo” Moo procrastination? lol.

[@jordanmiles2195]

+Kachii “Moo Moo” Moo Prognostication? Hahaha

[@johnnyz101]

+Kachii “Moo Moo” Moo just leaving a comment to thank you on teaching me the meaning of "prognostication" , more educated people should utilise their vocabulary on the internet to help those (like me) that didn't get a decent education!

[@Skorzeny00]

+James Adams You really think somebody would fuck up the Word that much - think again.....

[@LearningProducers]

@@johnnyz101this comment has aged well vocab undervalued nowadays

[@Wezzuk1]

'I beat people up for a living' Yeah, great role model for those young kids.

[@paranoidreggie53]

+Wezzuk1 how do you put it nicely , best way is to put it some what cool to get there atenttion

[@leigh_carmichael]

+Wezzuk1 Yeah he's got a real way with words lol

[@antonduhgr8835]

I love how cocky he is saying how he partied through the Gustafson training camp and he still couldn't beat him. there are so many people that think he lost that fight, it's so split. I honestly think he lost. Gustafson was working more, landing more, and took him down a couple times

[@theflyingmario1]

Agreed I also don't believe he was that out of shape. He has been and always will make excuses for that fight. He was dodging that rematch like the plague.

[@bluntbangs]

+Ryan Tran He beat Gustafson, and then beat the guy who beat Gustafson afterwords. I think it's safe to say he's the better fighter.

[@krogan3760]

+Anthony Bagrier I'm Swedish and I don't think Gustafson won that fight, it was close but a fair decision. Jones just has so many haters that wanted nothing more then to see him lose, so they felt robbed for that reason.

[@russb.3077]

+Anthony Bagrier Gustaffson won 1 and 3, jones won 2 4 and 5. deal with it.

[@jeviam]

It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks,the only decision that matters is the judges. Ultimately it's their decision that matters

[@mrmarc1066]

So funny to see this. What we know now after jon his induction in the hall of fame. Jon is one the most fake guy I have ever seen. Sanctimonious.

[@11vinci]

Maaate Ariel putting in some work with these videos!! Top notch buddy!

[@nomudnolotus4410]

+11vinci shut up KRSilva.

[@11vinci]

Straya Mate Dunno what you're on about maate.

[@ericdwillis09]

it's crazy to think what he could do if he dedicates 100% of his time to his training no one's beating him

[@turtles6610]

+Eric Willis At all.

[@followerofgms8294]

foreal

[@romeostefan9455]

+dillajohn did mayweather ?

[@turtles6610]

***** Mayweather fought the best of the best.

[@turtles6610]

***** Name who he didn't fight. He fought them all. Oscar, Mosley, Zab, Canelo, Cotto, and topped it off with Manny. Yeah he fought Berto for his last fight, but thats common. He no longer had ambition to be the champion, he only wanted to tie Marciano's record. Berto isn't a bum either, but not on his level.

[@manbearpig738]

Great interview! can't wait to see Jones back in the octagon

[@n.phillips4093]

brillant interview the new jbj scary dc watch out omg and this interview I have learned something aswell in my life atm cheers 4 this upload

[@cineronin]

be scared DC , be very scared !!!

[@Lonewolf3000X]

How dare you! DC is never scared to be beat by a better fighter, he's ready to lose with the courage of a backup champion!

[@WeldonStanford]

+Gravey Davey ^ Are you his mistress?

[@draknininaj]

+Denis Horvat Jon Jones is too muscular, will collapse during the cut, DC will easily beat him.

[@Alan44577]

+Denis Horvat most funny thing that DC was talking with respect about Jones ,while Jon being cocky.

[@f0cus2021SOT]

+Denis Horvat YOU MEAN CHAMP HUGE BALLS?

[@JeetKuneDoBelgrade]

Good on Ariel for this interview.

[@thomasstone411]

+Martial Arts Mecca Bruce Lee is the greatest martial artist/fighter of all time.

[@asura673]

+Thomas Stone thanks for that Thomas

[@dchizz6674]

+Thomas Stone you really went out on a limb there...is the sky blue and is water wet too? lmfao

[@timoparrish5569]

+Thomas Stone The father of MMA & Jeet Kun Do, which is a formless...freestyle art. If anyone has all Bruce Lee's movies, they'll see he was doing arm-bars and rear-naked chokes like nobody's business. He was ahead of his time.

[@DethStruck]

+Matt K Are you insecure?

[@Chewythetruth]

He stands in front of the mirror. Who are the five greatest fighters of all time? Jon Jones, Jon Jones, Jon Jones, Jon Jones, Jon Jones!!!

[@tyben4653]

Coming from someone who has also hit rock bottom, I respect this man immensely. He's got the right mentality now. Failure is beautiful, its all about learning from you're mistakes and I feel he's done so. Haters gonna hate but you can't dispute what a true champion he is. He's focused and ready to rise from the ashes and reclaim victory. RESPECT.

[@DavidMarin-pt2wc]

oof this aged hella bad.

[@21LAZgoo]

@@DavidMarin-pt2wc ruh.

[@Keltonwiez]

@@DavidMarin-pt2wc i mean he reclaimed victory so what he said isnt wring

[@socalpimp1974]

Somebody should interview his victim...I'd like to hear about what she went through.

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

+John Walsh Me too. So sad what has happened to her having to go through that

[@chrissantos5580]

You won't he paid her off

[@lowdieee]

she's dead

[@chrissantos5580]

No,he would have went away for that . this is pretty common thing for celebrities and athletes.

[@lowdieee]

She died from dying

[@RonSwansonn]

I love the fact that he admits everything, aside of being a huge fan of him, the whole scandal and the media just couldn't do anything to this guy and I strongly believe that he is coming back, and when he does, he will shut up all of those big media mouths! I admire how can someone take a huge fall and come back in such a style. Respect to Jon Jones and looking forward to see you fight again and entertain people across the world ! Cheers

[@davdiaz24]

Love these interviews!! Wish you all the best Bones we are all human even those with titles..

[@yesfan157]

Great interview as always, Mermaid! Keep it up!

[@mj22jk]

It's actually very refreshing to see Jon Jones being very honest. I'm sure the MMA community will appreciate it. And round of applause to Helwani. That bastard always brings the good stuff.

[@BackThruster69]

Step 1 to becoming Jon Jones: Use his signature pre-workout, you can find a guy selling it behind a local library.

[@BackThruster69]

Still the p4p best fighter of all time though, can't wait for him to smash paper champ DC haha

[@HackingProgramsv3]

haha very funny have you ever thought about comedy ?

[@BackThruster69]

I spit the truth.

[@PatSTom]

+Mr. Chaplin p4p best snorter in the UFC

[@mrtoughpants]

Great interview, hope he does turn it around, amazing athlete.

[@pionaltymissi9818]

Jon"I would never use my fighting skills to hurt anyone"Jones

[@JawsFG_]

That didn't age well.

[@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur]

@@JawsFG_ how did it not age well? did he use his fighting skills to hurt someone? I havent heard any assault claims about jones...

[@jamesj9693]

@@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur mhm anything to say now ?

[@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur]

@@jamesj9693 i mean.. At the time I said this (3 weeks ago) there was literally no reason to believe he was a domestic abuser. I stand by my comment and dont understand why he said this 2 years ago

[@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur]

@@jamesj9693 it only aged badly in the last few days

[@A92_]

IM IN LOVE WITH THE CO CO!!

[@alfredobrown5053]

+NiNi I got it for the low low

[@AstroTrain100]

First of all, I'm no the biggest Jon Jones fan but fuck Dana White and the UFC for not telling him about Vitor Roid Belfort before the fight. And honestly I don't blame him one bit for not fighting on 8 days notice either....especially how they supposedly knew Hendo was hurt weeks earlier but to give Chael the best chance possible. I'm kinda glad it blew up in their faces and they had to cancel the event. Dana HAS held a grudge against him since then.

[@MichaelZola]

I'm putting this in my Inspiration "Favorites" playlist. Awesome job Ariel on being an excellent interviewer. I'm very much a believer that these words sound like change. I recently had a devastating DUI in 2014 St Patrick's day. I have since that day quit drinking and smoking to better myself, and not endanger my future. Jon is going through what I experienced, and as well quickly recovering from bad habits. Although I am an advocate for responsible drinking and marijuana usage (decriminalization etc), I choose to put it all down. For some personalities are prone to abusing recreational substances. We know what is going to happen when Jon returns to the octagon in 2016. Finally, I am advocating whole heartedly, that Jones has changed for the better. Eating and Living healthy was much simpler than I thought. I have no doubt our accidents had a huge influence on starting a new life. The troublesome friends/habits are the first things to go, then you're still able to go anywhere and have fun without the weight of the law on your back.

[@Meccaill]

Way to go Jonny!! REALLY looking forward to your return bro!!

[@FreshlyBakedMixes]

17:06 is where Jon talks about the accident

[@empath1969]

UFC Heavyweight Champion 2023.

[@Dazzyl4real]

Great interview. I was a Jones hater but after hearing all this I am excited to see what JJ can do in the future.

[@Bald_Monkey]

“When you found out that there was a pregnant lady who was injured, what was your reaction to that” - “i was scared, i was just thinking about my freedom being taken away, i was just thinking about my kids, it was hard for me” Me me me me me No remorse whatsoever. I came here and watched this to find my Champion redeem himself. But its plain to see here - the compassion is masquerade, he does not care who gets hurt or what he takes from whom, as long as he has everything he thinks he has the right to. Never been more disappointed in a stranger than in Jon - i didnt know if the baby was ok, it was hard for me - jones

[@boohooboo]

he listed what he lost, in the order his mind prioritizes it in. 1) belt 2) endorsements 3) respect 4) family. son, you got it almost exactly backwards.

[@RicardoMendesTalks]

24:02 WOW he wasn't really concerned about the pregnant lady but his own wills

[@happydays6649]

Ricardo Mendes Jon is a sociopathic scumbag, smart fighter with amazing fight IQ but a scumbag nonetheless

[@LeBrow420]

Did she die? .. But did she die?!

[@rafalbieniecki7313]

@@happydays6649 you are, look at the mirror. Just hate speech speaks by itself

[@Bald_Monkey]

“When you found out that there was a pregnant lady who was injured, what was your reaction to that” - “i was scared, i was just thinking about my freedom being taken away, i was just thinking about my kids, it was hard for me” Me me me me me No remorse whatsoever. I came here and watched this to find my Champion redeem himself. But its plain to see here - the compassion is masquerade, he does not care who gets hurt or what he takes from whom, as long as he has everything he thinks he has the right to. Never been more disappointed in a stranger than in Jon - i didnt know if the baby was ok, it was hard for me - jones

[@kieranb4224]

Great to see the phenom back, looking forward to his next fight. Good segment , two masters in their profession .

[@billybob8700]

inspiring hearing someone come through struggle, big fan of DC and Jones

[@Ahrqe]

I sense stiffness. Conor KO's him via rear naked, yoga splits.

[@pidouble145]

+Jeff Strongman lol. I can hear the "I sense stiffness" in an irish accent

[@unbrokenunbeaten5097]

Rear Naked was McTappers downfall.

[@PauloRicardo-fc4li]

People talking about Mcgregor... This is the best man on this sport for sure.

[@Micktech88]

what a legend such a great interview. pressure make diamonds cool to see him be so humble And down to earth champ THE BEST IT YET TO COME !!

[@thatmountainmaniac8125]

He's only getting worse with time, my friend. 2022. Nothing has changed 🤦

[@JiglyMoustaka2]

Thanks Ariel, Great interview!

[@urliltyger5611]

Lol for all the people calling him fake, what do you want from him? "Fuck these kids, I could give two shits about them!" Is that what you want? Would that make you feel better? You want him to abandon all his morals, go "full Mayweather to earn those fans" instead of TRYING to be a better person, just so you can have your daily serving of controversy? C'mon. I know fake people whom were actually sadistic, manipulative, and psychotic. This ain't it. He ain't a Bond Villain, chill people.

[@ralphthompson355]

@ 2:20 "My money is in investments, CD's, and sh!t like that". Lol #Boss

[@ralphthompson355]

20:20

[@brobroing9451]

"My portfolio is diversified biatch"- Jonathan "Bones" Jones

[@popetaytv]

the fact that he sounded so offended that people thought he carried cash was the funny part

[@ralphthompson355]

+popetaytv lol, yes

[@arthurtats]

great interview by Ariel again, props to jones for accepting everything that has piled up on him due to his mistakes, and i love how hes not shy talking about his relationship with the UFC

[@Luciano7126Throwed]

What an amazing interview, I see Jon Jones in a completely different view now.

[@peruface]

NIKOLA TESLA - "Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more."

[@forprogressiveminds]

*Jose Aldo* September 9, 1986-December 12, 2015

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

Great interviewer. Well done. U asked alot of great questions.

[@rhodawhitfield5998]

Never seen you fight before but know the name. I wish you the best brotha. Just go and be the best YOU you can be. Hell with the belts you are a champion!!! Saw the tube with you and Holly working out. Then I tuned in and found this. Thanks for a real interview and asking the right questions. The real questions. Thanks for the real answers. You give me inspiration just from the interview. Go whoop ass and take names along the way. Love you bro. Thanks for keeping it 100. I'll be tuning in and look forward to watching you fight. Go get 'em CHAMP!!!

[@briancox7875]

Great interview. I love Jon and I was severely disappointed in his actions on the day of his car accident, but it's in the past and I truly hope that he has learned from the experience. I look forward to seeing him back in the Octagon and hopefully regaining his title. He's the greatest fighter that I've ever seen and I hope that he bounces back from this and becomes not only as a better athlete, but a better man. Welcome back, Jon! Love ya, buddy.

[@PegLegJordan1985]

Man, this is why Jon Jones is my favorite fighter of all time...he's human, he keeps it real!

[@3chris7]

Props to MMAFighting and Ariel, great questions and documentary.

[@waltermojica222]

Beautiful genuine interview!

[@MaxKhemet]

Great guy ! he is calm and shows really what a great champion is. People are happy he is in trouble now but they won't never reach his level. And I hope he comes back even stronger. He has plenty options in front of him. Jon enjoy the time with those who love you.

[@HackingProgramsv3]

+james mitchell shoutout to you for knowing his whole life bud wanna tell me something else about him 😊

[@MesoCarib]

🤣 Great wifebeater, you mean. 😂

[@centoanni5869]

Dana is a snake in the grass

[@whales]

I just watched this again: 1) The editing, in the beginning when he's talking to the kids, makes him seem like he's skirting the issue. It'd be nice to see how he really laid all the bad stuff out in front them. 2) His reconstruction of the night prior to the accident seems stunted and rehearsed (he stops dead in his tracks when getting into it). 3) He's the most like-able/ernest/honest version of Jon Jones i've seen since he's won the title. 4) I still don't fully believe he's 100% humbled and/or sober and I REALLY hope he proves me wrong.

[@nillathrilla]

if you want to see Jon Jones lie for 65 minutes .... press play

[@ifunk79]

So basically he was hung over as fuck and still kinda drunk was driving home while smoking a bowl of weed, then drove into traffic at a red light, causing a three car accident. Dashed the fuck out of there and called his homie to bring him to a hotel. #jonbonesgangster

[@Chubzdoomer]

Annnd... nothing's changed. This clown is hopeless.

[@ANGRYGREEKMANYO]

Chubzdoomer Haha

[@PhamNET]

He probably is doing this to contribute to the community service hours he was sentenced to fulfilll.

[@krauser8429]

Interviewer on point with the questions

[@KINGKHAL95]

Amazing job Ariel, thank you so much for this ...

[@mrincredible7701]

HE IS BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thegeneral1007]

+Mr Incredible7 yes he is black

[@mrincredible7701]

+Raizo sitma yup he's black and back

[@mrincredible7701]

+Nick “Bilal” Gordon you better believe he did

[@mrincredible7701]

+Mr Incredible7 DC better enjoy his time as "champ " because jon is coming

[@avetsuper6272]

+Mr Incredible7 gajdas

[@jonathanroche732]

the greatest of all time. Jon bones Jones

[@Popedavid21]

I was never a fan of Jon Jones.... but after watching this interview of him I have seen who he truly is. You have gained a new fan my friend and I look forward to your return!

[@rebandmike]

Great interview props to the camera man for walking backwards for like miles

[@xounarinarinari2067]

Jon Jones is a great fighter but seriously he needs to move on from 205. He is always fighting guys over 10cm shorter than him (lets not talk about the reach advantage). On fight day he weighs way more than his opponents, so in reality this "skinny bones guy" is actually a big guy fighting small men. If he wants to be the GOAT he needs to move to 225 bracket.

[@xounarinarinari2067]

Move on to heavyweight I mean.

[@chunkylover69.]

Does this remind anyone of the Mayhem Miller interview? Where is Mayhem Miller now?

[@HugoStiglitz88]

+ltlaucke Absolutely except Mayhem actually seemed sincere, Jones seems the furthest thing from it.

[@TheCTEnterprises]

+ltlaucke Where was Mayhem before?

[@areddevdownunder7688]

+TheCTEnterprises u have a good point

[@areddevdownunder7688]

walliali202 there's someone on this message feed that isn't "smart alot" either

[@walliali202]

+Sean Barrett im vary smert

[@batfink274]

Great interview guys. good insight into the mind of a GOAT, interviews like this are rare as hens teeth.

[@luker222]

What an awesome interview - Ariel: the best as always. Jon: welcome back and Godspeed!

[@gustafsvensson5840]

Best UFC fighter of all time.

[@damonstewart70]

Ariel Helwani was my greatest student!!!

[@Jon-op1pr]

in college?

[@damonstewart70]

+Mr. Janz MARTIAL ERTS

[@Jon-op1pr]

oh gotcha

[@damonstewart70]

+Firebreathing Guitars I didn't name you that..... your wanting to play dungeons & dragon did....Smdh

[@damonstewart70]

+Firebreathing Guitars no it henglish...that olde country stuff when my people's roamed the highlands eating haggis & drinking ale @ shoppe's

[@mileswebb9027]

I would really love to see that he is sincere about all of this growth and change...Time will tell, but I am hopeful.

[@SteroidDOG]

In all honesty, this should be awarded one of the best interviews ever. This interview is worth watching for all people. I genuinely enjoyed hearing Jones' comments. I felt somewhat wrong to watch it because I thought "he's just a man like all of us. Yet just because he's famous, his personal life is known worldwide." But Jones just kept it real with us, showing his dents and shortcomings but his will and efforts to improve. Which like he said at 57:00, is something all Americans want to hear.And I think, ALL HUMANS want to hear. We're ALL "shortcomers" but all can put in a huge effort to move forward. I'm blown away by this interview.

[@shotarodeniet3301]

He's not like all of us