UFC Champion Jon Jones Weighs in on ‘Spirit Channeling and Magic’ in MMA

UFC champion Jon Jones gives his thoughts on ‘spirit channeling and magic’ in MMA.

Jon ‘Bones’ Jones (27-1 MMA) is the UFC heavyweight champion at the age of 36.

Jones last fought in March 2023 at UFC 285, where he defeated Ciryl Gane (12-2 MMA) by first-round submission to win the heavyweight title vacated by Francis Ngannou (17-3 MMA).

The 36-year-old New Yorker is reportedly preparing to put his title on the line when he steps into the cage with Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA) later this year.

The two were originally scheduled to fight in November 2023 at UFC 295, but the bout was canceled due to an injury to the champion.

Jones’ father, Arthur, was a pastor at Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ in Binghamton, New York. Arthur Jones wanted his son to do the same and become a pastor, but “Bones” wanted to pursue mixed martial arts.

The younger Jones is a staunch follower of Christianity and often quotes the Bible on social media.

Jon Jones took on ‘X‘ earlier today with the following message:

There has been a lot of talk lately about spirit channeling and magic in MMA. It is all very real. I have felt all sorts of strange energies walking into arenas. I have looked certain opponents in the eye. I want you all to know that Jesus Christ is king, he is and always will be…

— BONY (@JonnyBones) July 3, 2024

“There has been a lot of talk lately about spirit channeling and magic in MMA. It is all very real. I have felt all sorts of strange energies walking into arenas. I have looked certain opponents in the eye. I want you all to know that Jesus Christ is king, he is and always will be undefeated. Every knee will bow.”

It was in the lead-up to the recent fight between Alex Pereira (11-2 MMA) and Jiri Prochazka (30-5 MMA) last Saturday at UFC 303 that ‘BJP’ claimed that ‘Poatan’ relied on magic and spiritual rituals before his victories in the cage.

Pereira defended his light heavyweight title last weekend by defeating Prochazka via technical knockout at 0:13 of the second round.

Pereira has admitted in the past that he channels the spirit of his native Brazilian tribe during his fights.

Jones’ point here is that he acknowledges that there is channeling of spirits and magic in MMA, and that this is not something to warn against or criticize.

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