Jon Jones called it from the start. “I was hooked from the first show,” the former UFC heavyweight champion said earlier this year when he officially became a co-owner of Dirty Boxing Championship. “I believe this is going to be a powerhouse of combat sports. I’m proud to sign my name next to it.” And so far, he hasn’t been wrong.

The promotion, co-founded by former UFC star Mike Perry alongside managers Malki and Abe Kawa, has quickly become one of the most talked-about new leagues in combat sports. Its hybrid format, part MMA and part boxing, promises non-stop aggression. And now, the organization has gone a step further, introducing a rule change that has even fans of the brutal sport raising their eyebrows!

Jon Jones and Mike Perry’s ‘Dirty Boxing’ takes things up a notch with a new rule

In a recent Instagram post by the promotion, it was revealed, “OFFICIAL RULE CHANGE:  DBX just got a whole lot more violent! The ref will now take one point for any hugging or stalling. DBX was built for the fans — every second is meant to be exciting.  No running. No wrestling. Just pure action.”

Yes, you read that right. Fighters who slow down or attempt to clinch will now pay the price, literally. A referee can deduct a point the moment the fight loses steam. The message? Dirty Boxing doesn’t do dull. Every moment must be chaos, every exchange must count. It’s an idea that fits perfectly with Mike Perry‘s philosophy. Known as the self-proclaimed ‘King of Violence,’ the 5-0 BKFC star has always valued brawls over finesse.

In his own words, “When you watch a boxing fight, is very intense when they’re throwing combinations and they’re staying in the pocket. We invite that here to dirty boxing. We want these guys to go for an entertaining show and put it all on the line, throw heat, and have a great time.”

So now, Dirty Boxing’s already savage rulebook just got even harsher, and it’s not hard to see where the idea came from. Dirty Boxing has been marketed to the audience that wants fists flying over footwork. With smaller gloves, elbows, and limited ground striking, the sport blurs the line between a bar fight and a professional bout, and that may be exactly the point.

Since its debut, fans have been on board. Dirty Boxing 3, held this past August, featured an astonishing 11 UFC veterans, making up nearly one-third of the card. Fighters like Bryan Battle, Jessica-Rose Clark, and Hector Lombard filled the main slots, while Alex ‘Bruce Leeroy’ Caceres, Phil Hawes, and Jairzinho Rozenstruik added legitimacy to the lineup.

As such, in a sport world full of caution and strategy, Perry and Jon Jones are betting everything on pure spectacle. ‘Bones’s involvement in the promotion raised eyebrows when it was first announced. But in hindsight, it makes perfect sense. Jones, known for his creative, unpredictable style inside the Octagon, has always thrived in controlled chaos, and that’s exactly what Dirty Boxing delivers.

As co-owner, Jones called the project “a powerhouse of combat sports” and promised to help build an empire that gives fighters freedom while keeping fans on the edge of their seats. His connection to the Kawa brothers, long-time managers who’ve guided him through his UFC career, also gave the project instant credibility. However, questions remain about Jon Jones’ UFC return, and it looks like there’s already a challenger ready for him!

Alex Pereira aims crosshairs at Jones for UFC White House despite Dana White’s hesitation

Fresh off his thunderous knockout win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, Alex Pereira has already set his sights on the man many still call the greatest fighter of all time. And this time, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Pereira wants Jon Jones at heavyweight, on the grandest stage possible: the UFC White House card.

Speaking at the post-fight press conference, the Brazilian knockout artist claimed, “Thanks for congratulating me, but all I want is a superfight, I want to fight at heavyweight.” Pereira’s ambitions aren’t new. Before his first loss to Ankalaev earlier this year, ‘Poatan’ had already hinted at moving up to heavyweight, chasing history as the first-ever three-division UFC champion. With the belt back around his waist, that dream has reignited.

He further shared, “With all due respect, with all the respect I have for the situation … I was going to ask for Jon Jones at the White House, but with everything that happened, it’s not the right time to talk about it. I want a superfight. It would be at the White House against Jon Jones. That’s a superfight.”

The “situation,” of course, refers to the recent passing of Jones’s brother, Arthur. Out of respect, Pereira held off on the callout after the fight, but his intentions were clear. Still, not everyone’s convinced it’ll happen. UFC CEO Dana White has already voiced skepticism, saying he can’t trust Jon Jones enough to book him for the White House card.

As such, Jon Jones may be building an empire outside the Octagon, but it seems his name refuses to leave the fight game. With Dirty Boxing turning up the violence and Alex Pereira publicly eyeing him for a White House superfight, Jones stands once again at the center of chaos, just where he’s always thrived!