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Former multiple-time UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones didn’t have a great year in 2021. Despite being away from the sport of mixed martial arts, he still found himself in headlines for activities away from the cage. This led to his longtime gym banning him from training there.

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Having spent the last few months only focusing on his training, ‘Bones’ opted to let his charitable nature come to the fore in light of the holiday season. The former UFC light heavyweight champion shared a very special message with the world.

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An executive of Blair Foundation revealed that he was standing with a bunch of people who came and donated toys to the kids. One of the people in the bunch was UFC fighter, Jon Jones.

The executive spoke about what it means to receive such generous gifts that will surely make Christmas extra special for these kids.

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” I am standing with the people of C.A.R.E. project. They came out and donated a bunch of toys to our kids. Here at the Blair Foundation, we help kids that have experienced a lot of trauma, that have been pulled out of their homes and we place them in safe homes. Where they get to work through that trauma, surround them with support like therapy and case management, and anything else they might need. It’s important that we get groups like this involved with our organization so that we can provide these kids with happy holidays and welcome gifts, things like that. We really appreciate the support.”

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Jon Jones will look to return in 2022

The MMA community has been desperately waiting to see Jon Jones enter the heavyweight division. After ruling the roost in the light heavyweight division, finally in 2022, fans can witness this epic moment. For that, Jon Jones needs to shift his focus solely back to making his return to the octagon.

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He has many amazing fights that can be easily made, which hold the potential to become the greatest fights in UFC history. A clash with Stipe Miocic, the current champion, Francis Ngannou, and more.

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What did you make of Jones’ gesture? Who do you think he will fight when he returns to the UFC?

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