Why did Lewis Hamilton block Jon Jones? UFC icon reveals hunting dispute

Jon Jones revealed that Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton blocked and unfollowed him on social media over a hunting dispute. The former UFC double champion explained that he had joined Army Rangers on a helicopter hunting trip using AR-15 rifles, during which he shot a pig that was later donated to an underprivileged family.

Hamilton, who values traditional hunting methods, took issue with the approach and sent Jones a lengthy message calling him a "coward" for shooting from a helicopter. The F1 icon argued that animals deserve a fighting chance and should only be hunted with spears or bows and arrows. Hamilton's disapproval was strong enough that she unfollowed and blocked Jones across social media platforms.

Jones acknowledged the sting of the rejection, explaining that he had been a fan of Hamilton before the incident. "He unfollowed me and he blocked me and it sucked because I was his fan," Jones told ALF Global. He subsequently offered a public apology: "Lewis, if you're listening, I'm sorry." The exchange highlights differing perspectives on hunting ethics between two high-profile athletes from different sports.