Jon Jones was scheduled to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 in November 2023, but a severe injury prevented him from competing. Dana White consistently stated that the fight would be rescheduled once Jones fully recovered. ‘Bones,’ who last fought in March 2023 and won the vacant UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane, had Tom Aspinall step in to face Sergei Pavlovich for the interim belt on short notice.
Aspinall secured the interim title with a knockout victory over Pavlovich just over a minute into the first round. Recently, ‘Bones’ discussed his potential return to the octagon, emphasizing his willingness to prioritize Dana White’s decision regarding his comeback date.
Jon Jones Reveals UFC Return
In response to a fan’s tweet asking about his return, Jon Jones hinted that he knew the timeline for his comeback but preferred to let Dana White announce the details, stating. Jones replied, “I have a date, I’ll let boss man Dana announce that.”
Jones’s response implies that he and the UFC have agreed on his return date, but he prefers to let Dana White and the UFC make the announcement. Jones last fought in March 2023 and won the vacant UFC heavyweight belt.
Recently hinted at the possibility of facing Alex Pereira after his anticipated bout with Stipe Miocic. In a post on X, Jones praised Pereira’s rapid ascent in the UFC and suggested a historic matchup between them. However, speculation remains about whom Jones will face upon his return.
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