Jon Jones is preparing for his return.
It’s been over a 12 months since we final noticed Final Combating Championship’s (UFC) Heavyweight champion in motion. “Bones” gained the heaviest division’s title at UFC 285 when he submitted Ciryl Gane with a primary spherical guillotine choke (watch highlights) in March 2023.
Jones, 36, was imagined to make his first title protection at UFC 295 in November 2023. Lined as much as battle former two-time champion, Stipe Miocic, Jones, sadly, suffered a torn pectoral muscle. Regardless of the delay, Miocic has held out for the title alternative, which UFC CEO, Dana White, has maintained he’ll oblige. Jones has now hinted on the promotion’s November return to Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis because the date the match up might be rebooked.
“260 kilos 16 weeks away from combating probably the most embellished Heavyweight in UFC historical past,” Jones stated on Instagram. “I really feel like I’m in a terrific spot proper earlier than coaching camp ramps up. My type is way from excellent in these movies, however I’m proud of it contemplating the surgical procedures I not too long ago had. 16 extra weeks to grow to be the beast , that’s precisely what I’ll do. #Champion2024.
“Tomorrow I’ll be 37 years previous, nonetheless within the gymnasium, nonetheless placing my well being on the road, nonetheless competing in one of many worlds most tough sports activities. I’m pleased with myself. [nerd emoji]” he concluded.
Earlier than Jones or Miocic return, the interim Heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, will defend his title in opposition to Curtis Blaydes in a rematch at UFC 304 subsequent weekend (Sat., July 27, 2024). Aspinall has fought eight occasions to Jones and Miocic’s mixed two fights since he began his UFC profession in July 2020 (7-1, 14-3 general).
