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UFC middleweight Uriah Hall is not a celebrity, just a 'regular guy' trying to make it in MMA

Every once in a while, a raw talent steps into the Octagon and you know they're destined for greatness. When current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones made his presence felt inside the eight-walled...Show More Summary

'Sell In May': A Data Analytics Perspective

By Jon Haghayeghi: Breaking Tradition 'Sell in May' is a simple and profitable maxim, but as the Dow Jones (DIA) and S&P500 (SPY) break to new highs, many investors are asking, "Why haven't we sold off this year?" In this article I will...Show More Summary

Quote of the Day: Did Jon Jones Beat Some Much-Needed Humility Into Chael Sonnen?

("And you tell Anderson that if he wants the true middleweight belt, he can ask me nicely and I will have it back by lunch!" Photo via Getty Images.) When asked by MMA Heat's Karyn Bryant about the likelihood of a potential fight with Wanderlei Silva next, Chael P. Show More Summary

Manager: 'I wouldn't be surprised if Jon Jones fights two more times this year'

Records, not toes, were made to be broken. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is in a big hurry to break the division record for consecutive title defenses at five, one he currently holds with former 205-pound titleholder Tito Ortiz. Show More Summary

On This Day in MMA History: Jon Jones Maybe Not So Damn Perfect, After All

“On This Day in MMA History” pays tribute to some of the more bizarre and infamous news stories of MMA’s past. The following article was originally published on May 19th, 2012, one year ago today. Note: We've placed a few more notable...Show More Summary

Trainer: Anderson Silva should fight Jon Jones, then retire as the best ever

Is Team "Spider" overlooking Chris Weidman? Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight kingpin, Anderson Silva, is quickly approaching the end of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Despite a new, 10-fight contract signed...Show More Summary

Jon Jones Will Defend Light Heavyweight Title Next After Toe Injury Heals

Jon Jones may be healing a mangled toe, but he's already eyeing the record he so desperately wants to break to be considered the greatest light heavyweight champion in MMA history. In his last fight at UFC 159 in April, Jones suffered one of the most horrific injuries during his victory over Chael Sonnen. Show More Summary

Trailer for ‘Last Vegas,’ the first film written entirely by fart robot

Here we have the trailer for Last Vegas, directed by Jon Turteltaub (National Treasure, Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and written by Adam Brooks (Bridget Jones Diary, Practical Magic) and Dan Fogelman (Crazy [...] The post Trailer for ‘Last Vegas,’ the first film written entirely by fart robot appeared first on FilmDrunk.

Imagining a UFC Without Anderson Silva, Jon Jones or GSP

The many-worlds interpretation is a scientific theory of quantum mechanics that purports that all past and future histories are not only possible, but are actually simultaneously existing in a limitless number of parallel universes. There is a variance in the degree of difference between universes. Show More Summary

Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Former middle-and-light-heavyweight contender Chael Sonnen failed to make good on his bid to dethrone 205-pound kingpin Jon Jones, so he's once again reset his sights on Silva. Only this time, it's Wanderlei Silva, not Anderson. Sonnen...Show More Summary

Gegard Mousasi Eyes Middleweight to Avoid 'Strong' and 'Talented' Jon Jones

Gegard Mousasi wants the quickest path to a UFC title shot, but he would prefer not to have Jon Jones standing at the end of the road. The former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ should be commended for his honesty, as he recently revealed his reluctance to face Jones on MMAJunkie.com Radio: "I believe if I go to 185 I'll be much stronger. Show More Summary

An in-Depth Look at What Prevents Teammate vs. Teammate Fights in MMA

At UFC 145, Jon Jones faced and defeated former teammate Rashad Evans in a fight that came into realization when Jones stepped in for the injured Evans to face then light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Jones crushed Rua, became the new champion, and Evans went from being glad for his teammate to being resentful. Show More Summary

UFC Champion Jon Jones: The Early Favorite for 2013's Fighter of the Year

There are a plethora UFC fighters who have had stand-out performances during the first half of 2013. Some of these combatants include Urijah Faber, Mark Hunt, Wanderlei Silva and UFC Bantamweight champion Rhonda Rousey. However, taking...Show More Summary

Jon Jones vs. Tito Ortiz: Fantasy Head-to-Toe Breakdown

It's time for another edition of "Fantasy Head-to-Toe Breakdown!" This time around, we will examine former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz if he were to take on Jon Jones, the current champ, in his prime. Ortiz was recently quoted as saying he would not only beat Jones in his prime, but would dominate him. Show More Summary

S&P Dow Jones Wins Intellectual Property Dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition from the International Security Exchange to review a decision by the Illinois Appellate Court. The ruling is a victory in intellectual-property rights for both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones...Show More Summary

UFC Quick Quote: Gegard Mousasi would be ‘much stronger' fighting at middleweight

"I believe if I go to 185 I'll be much stronger... At the highest level, you don't want to give any advantage. If you look at Jon Jones you don't want to fight a guy that's very talented, has the skills, and also has the strength. Then you give too much advantage away... Show More Summary

Will Jon Jones Be on the Inaugural UFC on FOX Sports 1 Card?

Maybe a light heavyweight title fight is in the works for the inaugural UFC on FOX Sports 1 card slated for August 17. Jon Jones is featured in the latest promotional video for the soon-to-debut channel. Does that mean there is a possibility of it happening? Jones is still rehabbing his injured toe. Show More Summary

Video: UFC champion Jon Jones featured in promo for FOX Sports 1 launch

Check out this Jon Jones promo for FOX Sports 1, the channel that is, "The One for Champions."

Jon Jones, champion of direct democracy, draws inspiration from Reddit in fight against Councilman Kwanza Hall

By many accounts, Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall has represented Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, Castleberry Hill, and other surrounding neighborhoods rather well since taking office in 2005. But Jon Jones, his latest challenger, thinks that District 2 could adopt an even better approach this November: direct democracy.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Jon Jones: A Boxing Match with Floyd Mayweather Would Be 'Pretty Competitive'

Jon Jones, the youngest champion in UFC history, has proven that there are few, if any, competitors at 205 pounds that can give him a legitimate fight at this point in his career. "Bones" is known for being extremely well-rounded with great takedowns, submissions, ground and pound and innovative striking. Show More Summary

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