The UFC heavyweight division has yet to witness a title defense from the undisputed champion. Moreover, Curtis Blaydes is unconcerned about Jon Jones holding the title of UFC heavyweight champion.
We already knew Jon Jones was making a comeback this year. But when exactly is the heavyweight champion returning? Who will he fight? As such, the UFC GOAT may have just revealed his UFC comeback date for 2024 in a now-deleted tweet.
Jon Jones, the heavyweight champion, keeps getting criticism from the fanbase. It is mainly due to him snubbing Tom Aspinall from title unification. In his attempt to justify this, Jones has made some strong and some weak cases.
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis extended the UFC record for most knockout victories at UFC St. Louis to 15. Before the fight, Lewis realized he had the second-most main event fights in the UFC, with only Jon Jones above him.
Charles Oliveira is one of the best lightweight fighters in the UFC. However, before his storied lightweight run, he was a hit-and-miss fighter at featherweight, suffering losses to Cub Swanson, Max Holloway, Frankie Edgar, and others.
Something that remains overtly complicated is the issue of “interim” championship hardware. The heavyweight division took a huge hit before UFC 295. With Jon Jones absent due to injury, Tom Aspinall bagged the interim title with a spectacular 69-second knockdown at UFC 295.
One person that you do not want to upset nowadays is Daniel Cormier. The former UFC champion appears to have plenty of free time on his hands to deal with complaints or social media battles.
Jon Jones had some choice words about the current UFC Heavyweight Championship situation. He compared the current scenario involving Tom Aspinall to Daniel Cormier’s reign.
Rampage Jackson and Jon Jones had an interesting rivalry in the past. The UFC legend has accused Jones of many things. However, he had some advice for Stipe Miocic who will potentially face Jon Jones later this year.
Ben Askren has hit out at Jon Jones after the UFC Heavyweight Champion hinted at a fight with Alex Pereira over Tom Aspinall. Jones has not been in the Octagon since beating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last year.
Alex Pereira is not yet ready to fight Jon Jones, according to MMA veteran Ben Askren. Pereira vs. Jones is one of the most intriguing fights on the table.
Following the exciting night of knockouts and close fights at UFC St. Louis, Dana White addressed the media in his post-fight press conference and acknowledged that the event was the highest-ever gate for a Fight Night card.
The decision is quite easy if it’s either a fight between former titleholder Stipe Miocic or interim champ Tom Aspinall. Meanwhile, Jon Jones has steadfastly wanted to make his legacy fight with Stipe Miocic happen.
Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic counts a third crown as important -- but not quite as important as fighting legendary Jon "Bones" Jones.
Jon Jones has defended his decision to fight Stipe Miocic next over Tom Aspinall. Bones is back in training as he prepares to defend his UFC Heavyweight title against Stipe.
Jon Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, has officially announced his next opponent: Stipe Miocic, reported by Bleacher Report. In a statement made recently, Jones made it crystal clear that he is committed to facing Miocic upon his return to the Octagon, despite other potential matchups on the horizon.
Jon Jones (27-1, 1 NC) is *supposedly* returning to the UFC octagon, facing off against Stipe Miocic (20-4). The UFC Heavyweight Champion has a verbal agreement to fight the Cleveland native at a later date.
There have been rumors swirling that Jon Jones could be involved in a mammoth fight with Alex Pereira. It would fulfill the prophecy Pereira laid out, with the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion hinting at a move to heavyweight.
Jon Jones‘ return is near after the UFC Heavyweight Champion revealed he has a verbal agreement over his next fight. Bones has not been in the Octagon since his victory over Ciryl Gane to win the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285.
Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has ignited speculation about his highly anticipated return to the octagon, reported by Frontkick. After enduring a setback with a torn pectoral muscle last October, Jones has taken the crucial first step towards his comeback.
Jon Jones is back on the comeback trail and has an eye on resuming his career. The heavyweight champion has been sidelined with a torn pectoral muscle that required surgery in October.
Jon Jones has been accused of assaulting and threatening to kill an agent from Drug Free Sport International (DFSI) at his Albuquerque, New Mexico, home last month.
Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is known for his incredible abilities inside the Octagon. During a recent tour of Australia, Jones met up with artist Jensen Dean.
It appears that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is covering all its bases in pursuit of a suitable headliner for its 300th event. During an interview with Submission Radio, Jones revealed that he was contacted by the promotion in the hopes that he might be healthy enough to compete in the main event of UFC 300.
Since he was already in the rehabilitation process, Jon Jones has decided to take care of some additional ailments while he waits. The UFC heavyweight champion revealed on social media that he recently underwent surgery on his left elbow.
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