Sorry to hear bout your nephew's mother.
I had the exact opposite interactions with Jones.
He was being introduced around to some V.I.P. tables at an event where I live,I stood there before I realized what was going on but when nobody acknowledged who he was or showed any interest (back in 09' tho) I tapped him on the shoulder n straight up said "fuck I know who you are man"
He basically turned his back to the promoter and the vip tables and we chatted for a good 20 minutes lol
All I had for him to sign was my ufc:undisputed game booklet too...Had him sign over Brocks mug on the page advertising ufc100.
He was cool as all hell to me,but yeah I guess alot has changed since 2009.