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UFC star Jon Jones chokes fan unconscious at fitness show in Germany

Controversial UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones was involved in a remarkable incident at a fitness trade show at the weekend as he choked a fan unconscious.

But all was not as it seemed, as Jones was making the fan's wish come true after he begged Jones to put him in a rear-naked choke hold.

The 31-year-old, who made his return after a doping ban last December, was appearing at the FIBO fitness trade show in Cologne, Germany.

A clip of the incident shows Jones put the male fan to sleep before lifting up his legs in order to quickly revive him.

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The pair then embraced in front of stunned supporters as the fan was left delighted to have had a lifelong dream fulfilled.

Jones is making up for lost time after his ban and will clash with Brazilian star Thiago Santos at UFC 239 on July 6.

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Jones knocked out Alexander Gustafsson on his return to the Octagon in December to win the light-heavyweight crown before a successful defence against Anthony Smith in March.

However, his previous fight saw him deducted two points for landing an illegal knee, adding to his status as a controversial figure within the sport.

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He's already discussing moving up a weight class after his clash with Santos, with a bout against former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic on the radar.

Jones' trainer Mike Winkeljohn recently said: "I would be intrigued by that fight because it's one of those styles that Stipe is very good at what he does.

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"I mean, the man can wrestle, the man can punch, so he can do so many talented things, so you have to watch out. So it's kind of a challenge for us as coaches and as a team.

"So that would be exciting. I think Jon would be excited about, always about the challenge.

"Jon's always up for the challenge, he always gets excited about it. He's always watching fight tape."

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