Jon Jones is famous for his dominant fighting skills in the UFC, but he also has a playful side. In a recent incident, Jones was taken aback when he thought he was being pranked. He quickly realized it was just a harmless joke and joined in on the laughter with his team. Despite the surprise, ‘Bones’ is focusing on his upcoming fight against Ciryl Gane.
Jones‘ recent move to the UFC heavyweight division has created a buzz among fans. He will be fighting for the vacant UFC heavyweight title following Ngannou‘s departure. ‘Bones’ has previously proven his abilities as a former UFC light heavyweight champion and fans are eager to see how he will perform in the heavyweight division. This change also presents a new challenge for the 35-year-old as he works to gain weight and maintain his physique.
The return of one of the greatest fighters of all time to the octagon after over three years is an exciting event. Fans are curious to see how Jones will adapt to the heavyweight division and how his fighting style will develop. With Jones‘ combination of dominant skills, this is sure to be an entertaining fight for all UFC fans.
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Jon Jones balancing intense training and playful pranks
Jon Jones was in the midst of a workout session with his team, preparing for his next fight. Suddenly, they all started moving their hips and keeping their hands on their waist. Jones was caught off guard and thought that he was the target of a prank. He was expecting Ashton Kutcher to pop out and reveal that he was part of a hidden camera show.
The former light heavyweight champ took to social media to share his experience with his followers and uploaded a now-deleted story with the caption, “Never a doll moment working alongisde these guys. I was waiting for Ashton Kutcher to pop out at any moment. Felt like we were being punk’d” This lighthearted moment gave Jones a break from his intense training schedule and allowed him to have a little fun with his team.
Jones is no stranger to pranks and has been a part of several in the past. He and Anthony Johnson once scared Dana White out of his life with a well-executed joke. Jones’ playful nature and sense of humor are just a few of the many qualities that make him not just a dominant fighter, but also a beloved member of the UFC community. Whether he’s in the octagon or just goofing around with his team, Jones always brings a smile to the faces of those around him.
When Jones and Johnson pranked Dana White
Jon Jones was going to face Anthony Johnson at UFC 187 in order to defend his light heavyweight title. However, during the weigh-ins, they got into a fake altercation with Dana White in the middle. This gave the UFC boss the scare of his life.
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Johnson said, “He dam near s*** himself. His voice was so high, it was crazy, but the expression on his face was priceless.”
Once the prank was over, the duo burst out into laughter. Unfortunately, we never got to see the legends fight each other ever. That was the last time the matchup was thought about.
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