Published: November 20, 2024

UFC Champion Glorifies God After Victory: ‘Jesus Loves You’

By a Movieguide® contributor

Jon “Bones” Jones defeated Stipe Miocic on Sunday night to win the UFC heavyweight champion of the world, and he brought all the glory to Jesus.

“Jesus loves you,” he proclaimed to thousands after the match at Madison Square Garden.

“I tell you what, man, I can’t take credit for a gift like this, and I really owe him everything,” Jones said UFC host Joe Rogan.

“I know there are millions of people around the world watching right now, and I just want to let you know that Jesus loves you so much. That’s all I’ll say about it,” he added.

Among the thousands in attendance, alongside President-elect Donald J. Trump, were Elon Musk, UFC CEO Dana White, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and many others Again.

“A big, big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here tonight,” Jones said. “I am proud to be a great American champion. I am proud to be a Christian-American Champion.

The champion is not ashamed to proclaim his faith and has even Philippians 4:13 tattooed on his chest.

In a 2019 interview, Jones explained why he got this specific verse tattooed.

“I remember that I represent being able to do all things through Christ,” he said. said. “And that is to overcome, that is to be strong. (…) I have to be strong for the people who see my tattoo and believe in it. I must be strong for the king.

According to ESPN“Jon Jones looked exceptional as always on Saturday, knocking out Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick in the third round of their heavyweight championship fight at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden.”

Jones was on the verge of retirement after his fight with Miocic, but he might just change his mind.

“I decided maybe I wouldn’t retire,” he said. said. “We will negotiate. If all goes well, maybe we’ll give you what you want to see.

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