Jon Jones Weight gain images have leaked on social media ahead of UFC 285, and UFC fans are startled to see the fighter’s hefty body structure. Jon Jones, alias Jonathan Dwight Jones, is an American MMA fighter who has participated in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight division.
The UFC Light Heavyweight Championship was previously held by the MMA twice, from December 2018 to August 2020 and from March 2011 to April 2015. In 2016, the octagon fighter also held the UFC Light Heavyweight Title on a brief basis. As of February 14, 2023, he is ranked #10 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. When the UFC star showed off his new heavyweight look, people were concerned that his weight would fatigue him before his opponent Ciryl Gane. Jones, 35, will make his MMA debut this weekend at UFC 285 after stepping up from light-heavyweight.
Jon Jones’ Weight Gain And Transformation
Jon Jones’ weight gain was challenging since he had to absorb proteins and eat a hefty diet in order to climb up from light heavyweight to heavyweight. Jones used the pandemic and his pay break to build the body required to battle against the UFC’s elite fighters. The UFC fighter’s body has evolved into that of a natural heavyweight as a result of the long hours and hundreds, if not thousands, of repetitions he spent in the gym, as well as a significant calorie surplus. Jon Jones’ weight increase includes 4500 calories, 227 kg of deadlifts, and 136 kg of bench press, according to The Sun. Stan Efferding, one of the industry’s finest transformation and powerlifting coaches, customized everything specifically for Jones’ physique.
Jon Jones would eat a whopping 4500 calories on training days by feasting on four perfectly selected very nutritious meals each day to acquire weight. Jones’ training days were separated into high- and low-load days, with his tough weightlifting preceding wrestling or kickboxing practices. The mixed martial artist, who is well-known for his love of powerlifting, had little issue combining heavy lifting into his conventional martial arts training.
Jon Jones Workout and Diet
Jon Jones follows a strict diet consisting of 90% plant-based meals. He consumes animal products sparingly and in modest quantities on occasion. When addressing red meat, the UFC fighter would only eat lean dishes. To bulk up for his new opponents, the fighter allegedly followed an insane diet of 5,000 calories per day and a grueling body-building exercise program. Concerning the program, Jon has claimed that he does cardio and strength training three times per week since compound exercises are the best and fastest way to improve strength and muscular growth.
Jon Jones trains using technology-based equipment that replicates a real battle. Jones’ trainer uses one approach in which he straps Jones into a vest and attaches resistance wires to the vest while putting a dummy on top of a non-motorized treadmill. Another training item used by the athlete is the VertiMax machine, which is a platform with bungee cords connected. Jones often exercises his whole body, focusing on his core muscles and other muscle groups. Fighting in MMA necessitates a fighter’s ability to resist several kicks and punches to the stomach; hence, having a strong core is essential. Your core strength is also needed to drive forward with all punches, kicks, and other explosive movements.
