Overview
- Videos from Chechnya showed Jones dining, celebrating Adam Kadyrov’s 18th birthday, and touting that he was invited by Ramzan Kadyrov while describing plans for an unannounced ambassador deal and firing “exotic” weapons.
- Daniel Cormier questioned Jones’ absence from home on the holiday, writing, “Why is Jon Jones not with his family on Thanksgiving holiday?” under a post of Jones eating Chechen food.
- Jones responded on X with a personal retort aimed at Cormier, dismissing the concern and reviving their long-running rivalry.
- The visit drew scrutiny because Kadyrov is sanctioned and accused of human-rights abuses, with analysts noting his use of MMA figures for image-building.
- Jones also said he was approached about a charity grappling match with Cormier and that he agreed, adding “3-0,” following years of speculation about his competitive future.