Jon Jones has once again surprised fans, but this time it’s not in the octagon. The undisputed kingpin stepped out of the spotlight and into a new venture. This time, he was seen at Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing Championships, not as a fighter, but in a role no one expected—he was officiating a high-stakes game. But it wasn’t the action-packed bout between Yoel Romero and Duane Crespo. Instead, ‘Bones’ found himself presiding over a more unconventional match: a rock-paper-scissors game with a massive $25,000 on the line!
The event took place at a private party following the Dirty Boxing event, and fans were quick to react when the official Dirty Boxing page posted a video of Jones overseeing the intense game. The caption read, “$25,000 bet on Rock, Paper, Scissors. @jonnybones didn’t want any of that smoke after.”
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It seems that even with such a large sum of money involved, Jones decided to step back and let others take the gamble. This unexpected shift from MMA to refereeing a game of chance has added another layer of intrigue to Jones’ post-fight career. But, as always, ‘Bones’ keeps fans guessing.
Apart from this, Jones was also left in awe by the remarkable performance of Yoel Romero. Despite being 47 years old, Romero delivered an electrifying knockout that had Jones speechless. After dropping Duane Crespo to the canvas, Romero stood over him in a pose reminiscent of Muhammad Ali’s iconic first-round KO against Sonny Liston in 1965—a moment that left Jones visibly stunned.
The private event, hosted by Perry in Miami, had the atmosphere of a Hollywood action movie, blending high drama with real athleticism. ‘The Soldier of God’ seemed just as thrilled to have Jones watching his fight as he expressed his excitement about Jones being there to witness his victory.
Yoel Romero reflects upon his relationship with Jon Jones
When The Schmo asked Yoel Romero about his thoughts on Jon Jones watching his impressive win, the 47-year-old fighter was full of praise. Romero shared, “Jonny and I have had a relationship for many years already. We’ve had a great friendship. And I am always very grateful when he comes to see me fight.”
Romero also revealed that Jones has offered him valuable advice over the years, sharing tips and tricks to improve his fighting and secure victories. As for Jones, he also expressed his admiration for Mike Perry and his Dirty Boxing Championship promotion, telling Schmulenson, “Mike Perry is one of the realest n***as to have ever lived.” Perry, clearly proud of receiving such praise from the UFC legend, couldn’t help but laugh and replied, “My dog, my dog, man,” while hilariously mimicking a dog barking in appreciation, which interestingly happens to be Romero’s staple celebration.
Now that Jon Jones has triumphed over Stipe Miocic, he is setting his sights on a potential clash with Alex Pereira. However, many fans are calling for a title unification fight against Tom Aspinall. Who do you think Jones will face next? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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