Jon ‘Bones’ Jones is arguably one of the best and the most popular fighter in the UFC circuit. The two-time lightweight champion is currently ranked 12th in the UFC Men’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings. The widely acclaimed fighter has a vast fan following, but according to an admirer, it’s hard to be a Jones fan.

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A video has now surfaced on social media that shows Jones laughing and blushing at a fan’s comments. In what looked like a press conference, Jon Jones burst into laughter and hid his face in his arms when a fan said it’s difficult to be a Jon Jones fan. Further, in what appeared to be a press conference, the person also drew comparisons between Jones and the American rapper Kanye West.

What did the fan say about Jon Jones and Kanye West?

The video started with a fan asking Jones a question. He said, “My question is for Jon Jones, Jon, you are a freaking inspiration. I love you, man, but like Kanye West, it is hard to be your fan.“Jones burst into laughter. He then laid his head down, as if hiding his face between his outstretched arms.

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How difficult is it to be a Jones fan?

Jones has been an exceptional fighter in the UFC. He, however, finds himself in trouble time and again. The American has lost his title three times as a result of the disciplinary actions he has faced. Jones has been charged with a felony, hit-and-run case. They also suspended him for testing positive for banned substances. Fans believe Jones in a car late in the night is always ingredients that make for a bad recipe.

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Jones has made sparkling comebacks to the Octagon with wins over Ovince Saint Preux and Daniel Cormier. The happiness, however, soon fizzled out after he tested positive for substance abuse.

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A lot of celebrities around the world have had careers marred with controversies. A lot of them get bogged down as the social and judicial repercussions of a controversy take place. Few others, however, flourish and bloom under the shadows of controversies. Fans may have their complaints, but clearly, they aren’t giving up on Jon. Are you a Jon Jones fan?

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Akshay Pallav is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He is passionate about MMA and is dedicated to producing high-quality content that is both informative and engaging for readers. Akshay has extensive experience covering the sport, including interviewing top stars like Marlon Moraes and Sage Northcutt. Akshay’s love for combat sports dates back to 2002 when he was watching televised proceedings of a global event. As a writer, Akshay has a unique ability to recreate the intensity of fights with his words. He believes in understanding the fighter's mindset before, during, and after the fight, and his deep understanding of the sport shines through in his writing. In addition to his work as a writer, Akshay is also a talented athlete. He has played multiple sports for his university, including basketball, volleyball, and track & field. As a passionate soccer fan and Manchester United supporter, he understands the importance of being a dedicated fan while also maintaining a professional and unbiased approach to his writing.

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