“When did he turn 50?” – Jon Jones’ latest look teaching rival DC’s technique has fans worried for legend’s comeback
Jon Jones teaching Daniel Cormier's technique in a seminar goes viral on X.
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Jon Jones teaches Daniel Cormier's wrestling takedown during a seminar (via X/Imago)
After his much-anticipated return to the UFC, Jon Jones hasn’t fought since his heavyweight championship win. He suffered an injury while training for his UFC 295 fight with Stipe Miocic. He went on a world tour to Australia, Thailand, and many other countries, meeting the fans and teaching seminars. As such, he was recently seen teaching his rival Daniel Cormier’s wrestling technique.
On his visit to Thailand, Jon Jones landed at the Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA gym. He spent two days teaching seminars and attending a fans’ meet and greet session. As such, on seminar day, he taught a wrestling technique from his rival Daniel Cormier’s books. Further, What caught the eyes of the fans was his outlook. They noticed Jones’s aging face and his off-competition physique and worried about his return.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier had one of the biggest rivalries in the UFC. However, they’ve squished their beef to a certain point now. Both of them were credentialed wrestlers before bursting into the MMA scene. While Jones became the dominant light heavyweight champion ever, Cormier clinched the status of a double champion. As such, ‘Bones’ had so much respect for Cormier and his skills.
Jon Jones won the heavyweight title in March 2023. While he was to defend his title in UFC 295, he suffered an injury that put him on the sidelines. As of now, he still wanted to face Stipe Miocic on his return. Even the UFC backed him up with the decision. However, no official news has been made yet.
Fans react to the appearance of Jon Jones
Long gone are the days when Jon Jones looked ‘Bony’ and reigned supreme in the light heavyweight division. In 2023, he moved up to heavyweight after almost three years and won the championship. As such, he looked a lot bulkier and pushed into his second half of the thirties. Now, he enjoys his off-time with fans and teaches seminars worldwide.
Jon Jones joined Bangtao Gym in Thailand for a two-day seminar and meet and greet session. As such, a video of him teaching Daniel Cormier’s technique went viral on X. Fans noticed Jones’s old look and were concerned about his comeback to the UFC. Here are some fan reactions:
Fight fans were shocked to see the aging look of Jon Jones. While many critiqued his alleged PED use as a reason, a few pointed out he was just out of camp. However, many took this as an opportunity to troll the champion and exaggerate his age as 50 or 60. Currently, ‘Bones’ is 36 years old with an impressive MMA record of 27 wins, one loss, and one no-contest.
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