An MMA fighter heading to Chechnya was made to shoot with an RPG.

An MMA fighter heading to Chechnya was made to shoot with an RPG.

26.11.2025 15:00

The recent footage of Jon Jones, an American fighter regarded as the most talented name in the history of MMA (mixed martial arts) and who retired a few months ago, has caused a significant stir. Invited by Ramzan Kadyrov, Jones was seen firing an RPG in Chechnya.

Jon Jones, who is considered one of the most talented names in MMA history and announced his retirement a few months ago, has new footage from Chechnya that has become a hot topic. During his visit to Chechnya, Jones was seen shooting with an RPG, which created a significant stir on social media.

JONES WAS MADE TO SHOOT WITH RPG IN CHECHNYA

Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones participated in an event where heavy weapons were used during his visit to Chechnya. The footage shared on social media shows Jones aiming at a target with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) on his shoulder. These images quickly garnered hundreds of thousands of interactions, becoming a topic of discussion in both the MMA world and the general sports community.

The MMA fighter who went to Chechnya was made to shoot with RPG

WENT AS A GUEST OF KADYROV

It is reported that Jones went to Chechnya as a guest of Ramzan Kadyrov, where he participated in various events and visited shooting ranges with heavy weapons. During his visit, it was noted that he shot not only with an RPG but also with different weapons, and he shared these moments with a note saying "great hospitality."

The MMA fighter who went to Chechnya was made to shoot with RPG

IN THE SAME FRAME AS KHAMZAT CHIMAEV

During his trip to Chechnya, Jones was seen accompanied by UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. It was reported that the two were joking and wrestling in an event area, and these moments were also shared in video form. The footage shared on social media showed Chimaev managing to take Jones down, which sparked discussions, while it was noted that Jones accepted this position as "real" and praised Chimaev, saying he was disciplined and in shape.

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