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Jon Jones has been making headlines – all thanks to his decision to put his Heavyweight title on the line. The UFC’s Heavyweight nightmare is all set to clash with Stipe Miocic, at UFC 295. However, it seems like ever since his dominating win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, ‘Bones’ is enjoying his brief break from the fight game.

Notably, he recently piqued fans’ interest after he revealed a surprise gift sent to him by a renowned musician. Guess what? It turns out that ‘Bones’ and Kourtney Kardashian’s husband Travis Barker are good friends. And this friend has now gifted the Heavyweight champ with something that’s touched his heart. So, what’s Barker’s surprise for ‘Bones’? 

Jon Jones receives a heartwarming gift from Travis Barker ahead of UFC 295 clash

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Recently, Jon Jones took to his Instagram handle to share an amusing update with his fans. ‘Bones’ took to his IG story and revealed an intriguing conversation with Travis Barker – one that has landed him with a precious gift. It all began with a conversation between the two about their passion for drumming and life.

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Jones mentioned his childhood experiences playing the drums in church and how therapeutic he found it. Travis Barker was moved by this conversation and made a kind-hearted offer. Elaborating on this, ‘Bones’ revealed,

“A few days ago, I was having a conversation with Travis Barker – about drumming and life. And how I played drums growing up in church, and how I always found it so therapeutic. And Travis was like, ‘Yo, Jon – Do me a favor, man. Just send me your address.’”

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Through his IG story, he shared his joy and gratitude with his fans – recounting how he assembled the drum set. Moreover, he expressed his excitement about adding new drums and cymbals to it. An excited Jones quipped, “I had a big ol’ smile on my face. I’m excited to add some new drums and cymbals to this bad boy and mainly just get my skillset back.”

Jon Jones offers heartfelt gratitude to Travis Barker

Jones also took a moment to commend Travis Barker for his generosity and thoughtfulness, describing him as a quality and generous individual. He extended his blessings to Barker and his “beautiful family” – while expressing his heartfelt appreciation for the special gift:

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“I just wanted to take a little time out – and let you all know what kind of a man Travis Barker is! Just a quality dude – a very generous person, a thoughtful dude. So Travis Barker – God bless you and your beautiful family, and thank you so much!”

Keeping that aside- Mark your calendars for UFC 295: JONES vs. MIOCIC, scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 11, at the iconic Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City. The action-packed event will feature a main card that kicks off at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and will be available exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View.

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This heartwarming exchange between Jon Jones and Travis Barker showcases the depth of their friendship and the meaningful connections that can form within the world of sports and entertainment. While Jones is preparing for his heavyweight clash at UFC 295, he can now do so with the added joy of playing the drums – all thanks to the thoughtful gesture of his friend Travis Barker. What do you make of this gesture by Barker for ‘Bones’? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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