Bravery can sometimes be mistaken for foolhardiness, as one daring fan recently discovered in a shocking encounter with none other than the reigning heavyweight champion, Jon Jones.
At a recent event, this audacious fan didn't just ask for a leg kick from Jones – he practically begged for it, urging the champ to go "harder" after the first kick didn't meet his expectations. What followed was a jaw-dropping sequence captured on social media, culminating in the fan landing in the hospital with a gruesome mark on his thigh.
The video, shared widely online, left viewers astonished at the fan's audacity and Jones's sheer power. Despite the fan's attempt to downplay the impact with the caption "Jon Jones tickles my leg," the reality was far more brutal, evident in the final frames showing him on crutches in the hospital.
Social media platforms erupted with reactions, with users quick to offer their own commentary on the incident. One observer remarked, "Getting put on crutches for clout is WILD," highlighting the lengths some may go for attention.
Another comment succinctly captured the harsh reality of challenging professional fighters: "Everybody thinks they can get into the octagon until they find out."
While the fan grapples with his painful lesson, the focus shifts to Jon Jones's future in the UFC. Currently sidelined due to injury, the longtime light-heavyweight champion turned heavyweight titleholder last entered the octagon in 2023, securing the championship with a submission victory over Ciryl Gane.
Jones was slated to defend his heavyweight crown against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden, but a pectoral tear forced him out of the bout. Following subsequent surgeries, UFC President Dana White remains hopeful for Jones's return by summer 2024, eagerly anticipating the resumption of his storied career within the octagon.