Jon Jones has had a tough year, beginning with a positive test for cocaine and following with a felony hit-and-run arrest in April.
Jones told MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani in an in-depth interview this week that his family, teammates, coaches and management team were all integral in their support over the last seven months or so. The former UFC light heavyweight champion said that Ronda Rousey was there for him during the toughest times as well.
"Ronda has actually been very supportive of me," Jones said. "She texted me quite a few times, man.