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Jonathan Dwight Jones is an American professional mixed martial artist, born July 19, 1987, Rochester, New York. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion.

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17 Nov, 2024

Trump, Musk, cabinet nominees attend UFC 309

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Trump, Musk, along with several cabinet nominees, attend UFC 309 at Maddison Square Garden, New York. Trump waves to fans, who chant “USA” as he walks to the octagon, before dancing as the UFC plays footage celebrating his election victory over Kamala Harris.

After Jones wins his bout against Stipe Miocic, he greets Trump, and hands the president-elect his championship belt.

I want to say a big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here tonight.

12 May, 2017

Cormier to fight Jones at UFC 214

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More than a year after their last fight was cancelled due to Jones’ one-year suspension for doping, Cormier will meet Jones to defend his light heavyweight belt at UFC 214 in Anaheim on July 29.