Jon Bones Says 'Genetics, Intelligence and God's Grace' Makes Him a Great Fighter
Mixed martial artist Jon "Bones" Jones continues to credit God for his talents and blessings in life after he received a one year suspension from the UFC.
Earlier this month, news from the the UFC arbitration panel was passed down banning Jones from competing in the UFC Octagon until July 2017 after he tested positive for banned substances.
Still, many of Jones' 1 million fans on social media are not ignoring that he was named the greatest fighter of all time by the Bleacher Report when he was competing last year. When one fan asked the mixed martial artist how he managed to be so "good at fighting," Jones used the moment to not only shed light on himself, but also on God.
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"Genetics, intelligence, God's grace," Jones responded.
Jones is facing an additional suspension as the Nevada Athletic Commission is expected to make a ruling on banned substances that contain anti-estrogen properties like clomiphene and letrozol, both of which were found in his blood during a drug test last summer. While the fighter publicly struggled with drug addiction last year, he glorified God for his blessings despite recent setbacks.
"One of TBE in my sport, young, injury free, clean,sober, have what I need, great kids, family, God is good," he responded to a fan who noted that people enjoyed his downfalls even when he was sober.
Jones has overcome some tough obstacles, but says he's keeping his focus on Jesus after his drug addiction almost derailed his UFC career.
"I feel like I am having a come-to-Jesus moment right now. This is real stuff, and I feel so free talking about it now," the UFC fighter said in a previous interview with local news station King5.com. "A rough beginning doesn't have to mean there is a rough end. I'm ready to be the best me I can be."
The Christian athlete previously apologized to the public for letting his addiction take over his personal and professional life.
"I apologize to those who were affected by my actions in this incident and I am hopeful that I will be given the opportunity to redeem myself in the eyes of the public, my family and friends as well as my supporters," Jones wrote on Facebook last year. "I am not sure what the future holds for me but I plan to continue to do the work needed to be productive and successful in every aspect of my life."
