Makhachov recently discredited Jones’ title run
Ultimate Fighting Championship due to repeated drug test violations. Jones fired back at Makhachov, claiming that the UFC’s drug-testing partners deemed his failures unintentional and not performance-enhancing.
Jon Jones references Islam Makhachov’s lone loss before UFC’s pound-for-pound king takes aim at Jones’ past
In addition to defending his USADA meets, “Bones” boasted about his near-perfect record, reminding Makhachov of his lone career loss. Adriano Martins in 2015. Jones listed several reasons why he considers his legacy better than Makhachev’s, citing the praise he once received from Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov before he shot
Daniel Cormier.
Jones wrote about X:
“Let’s start this week by dispelling the rumors that have been spread by people who stalk me: 1. If you believe USADA for finding picograms in my system, you have to believe USADA when they say, ‘It was not found to be PERFORMANCE ENHANCING or INTENDED.’ You can’t have it both ways. 2. Last time I checked, my hand was raised every time I was in the Octagon since one of you 3. Your own trainer said you’ve been KO’d, flat-lined, LOL; whatever you need to say, keep chasing it, Islam.
Responding to Jones, Makhatchov said he has no intention of diminishing the former two-time UFC champion’s achievements. However, the Russian subtly reminded Jones of his multiple run-ins with the law.
“Jon, I’m not trying to diminish your accomplishments in any way,” Makhachov replied. “But your whole life seems to be about breaking the rules in one way or another, and somehow you can never take the blame.”
Jones hasn’t fought since the punch Stipe Miocic. He subsequently vacated the heavyweight title but has left the door open for a return to the Octagon. Meanwhile, Makhachov is currently at the pinnacle of the sport, having recently registered his first title defense at middleweight and bantamweight. Anderson SilvaRecord for most consecutive wins in UFC history.
Let’s start this week by dispelling the rumors that have been spread by people who stalk me:
1. If you believe USADA for finding a picogram in my system, then you have to believe USADA when they say “It was not found to be PERFORMANCE ENHANCING or INTENTIONAL”. You can’t have both…– Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones)
14 September 2026
Jon, I’m not trying to diminish your accomplishments in any way. But your whole life seems to be about breaking the rules in one way or another, and somehow you can never take the blame.
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA)
15 September 2026