clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Jon Jones plans to fight three times in 2019 to satisfy ‘hunger that’s raging’

By Peter Carroll
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

Jon Jones claims that there is a “hunger that’s raging” inside of him ever since his vacant light heavyweight title capture against Alexander Gustafsson in their rematch in the main event of UFC 232 last weekend.

In a post he shared on Instagram, the controversial champion expressed how his post-fight agenda has been filled with fight related activity rather than the usual “partying and nonsense” that clogs up his schedule.

View this post on Instagram

When the tides shift in your life you not only take notice, but follow where the momentum is taking you. My family and I came to Santa Monica after the fights to unwind, unplug and put the focus on those beautiful things that matter most in my life. I also ate a lot of chocolate cake but don’t knock my hustle because I earned that shit! But on the real, over last few days something profound registered in me. In my heart and mind there has been a shift and it’s a hunger that’s raging. In the past I would fight then shut everything down while I filled my schedule with partying and nonsense, but in the aftermath of reclaiming my belt the only thing I want to do is get back in there. I want to step back into the cage and continue to prove why I’m the best light heavyweight in the world. I’m flying home tonight and heading right back to the gym to continue building my skillset. I’m going to get with my team and keep the cerebral game rolling as well. I’m mapping out the year ahead and I’m absolutely going to kick the shit out of 2019. I want to fight 3 times this year and leave zero doubt of my dominance as a champion. I’m going to do this because that’s what my passion dictates, but it’s also what you fans deserve. You’ve been down with me through thick and thin, and 2019 is going to be incredible. It’s all due to the fact I know what matters and why. So to those fighters in my division go ahead and line up because you’re all getting it. The King has returned and no one is sleeping easy but me now that I’m back. Same crown same reign new faces more pain. That’s what I’m bringing in 19.

A post shared by Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) on

“Over last few days something profound registered in me. In my heart and mind there has been a shift and it’s a hunger that’s raging,” the New Year’s day post read.

“In the past I would fight then shut everything down while I filled my schedule with partying and nonsense, but in the aftermath of reclaiming my belt the only thing I want to do is get back in there. I want to step back into the cage and continue to prove why I’m the best light heavyweight in the world.”

Jones went on to underline his hopes of competing three times in 2019.

“I’m mapping out the year ahead and I’m absolutely going to kick the shit out of 2019. I want to fight 3 times this year and leave zero doubt of my dominance as a champion. I’m going to do this because that’s what my passion dictates, but it’s also what you fans deserve.

“So to those fighters in my division go ahead and line up because you’re all getting it,” the post continued. “The King has returned and no one is sleeping easy but me now that I’m back. Same crown same reign new faces more pain. That’s what I’m bringing in 19.”

Get the latest gear

More From MMA Fighting

Sign up for the newsletter Sign up for the MMA Fighting Daily Roundup newsletter!

A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting