As UFC 309 approaches, every MMA fan is eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated headline event where heavyweight king Jon Jones will face Stipe Miocic to defend his title for the first and final time. ‘Bones’ has disclosed to his fans that he plans to retire from his MMA career after this upcoming Madison Square Garden event, stating, It’s going to be the last time.” This makes the matchup even more special for fans.

As the bout comes closer, it has become the hottest trending topic of discussion among fight analysts. Former two-division UFC champion and occasional Jon Jones coach Henry Cejudo is not untouched by this conversation, as he, along with Daniel Cormier and Kamaru Usman, shares interesting insights about ‘Bones’ that make him different from other fighters.

Henry Cejudo shares details about his days coaching Jon Jones

Many new MMA fans may not be aware that the former bantamweight king, Henry Cejudo, is not just a prominent figure in the MMA world; he made waves in the Olympics long before his transition to MMA. In 2008, at the Beijing Olympics, ‘Triple C’ made America proud by winning a gold medal, becoming the youngest American to achieve this feat at just 21 years old. This wrestling strength was evident in Jon Jones’s guillotine choke against Ciryl Gane in his heavyweight debut, where Cejudo had guided ‘Bones’ during training sessions—a fact he recently shared on his podcast, Pound-for-Pound. He stated, “Can I tell you something, DC? Getting the chance to coach Jon, because he came to me on six different occasions, always showed up on time, all eyes and ears. ‘Yes, coach.’ I’m just like, ‘Damn, Jon!’ You know, you just call me… You’re 100% right, man.”

‘Triple C’ further silenced Jon Jones’s critics, driving the final nail into the doubters’ coffin by stating, “The dude has a competitive edge. He understands the game as a whole. I think that’s what makes Jon Jones better than the rest—he’s a better competitor than he is an actual fighter.” This remark from Henry Cejudo to Jon Jones shows just how deeply connected these formidable fighters are. However, this isn’t the first time Cejudo has spoken up for ‘Bones’ . A few months ago, when Jones was caught up in controversy, Cejudo offered him legal advice.

Henry Cejudo’s legal advice to Jon Jones

Jon Jones is undoubtedly an astonishing fighter in MMA; however, despite his incredible talent and accomplishments, his reputation has been tarnished by many controversies surrounding him both inside and outside the octagon, including using illegal moves on opponents, failed drug tests, and legal troubles that often overshadow his achievements. A similar incident occurred back in March when a member of Drug-Free Sport International (DFSI) filed a complaint against ‘Bones’ , claiming that he had assaulted them while they were trying to conduct testing.

However, Jones denied all these allegations and uploaded CCTV footage on social media to prove his innocence, showing the DFSI member leaving his property without any physical altercation. After the video surfaced, ‘Bones’ received immense support from his fellow fighters, including his longtime training partner, Henry Cejudo, who addressed the matter on his YouTube channel. ‘Triple C’ slammed the DFSI, stating, “If I’m you, Jon Jones, you know what I would do? I would get her for defamation of character. would get her for being a two-faced c*nt and trying to come at you for something that you really didn’t do. I think if anything, Jon, you should probably start fighting this and go against them.”

What are your thoughts on Henry Cejudo’s remarks about Jon Jones? Do you believe that Jon ‘Bones’ is actually a better competitor than a fighter, or is he both? Drop your opinion below.