Jon Jones, the current UFC heavyweight champion, has recently provided updates on his return to the octagon after a period of recovery and controversy.
Initially slated to defend his title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 in November last year, Jones was sidelined due to a torn pectoral muscle, leading to Tom Aspinall stepping in on short notice and winning the interim heavyweight belt with a swift knockout victory over Sergei Pavlovich.
Following his recovery from injury, Jones responded to fan inquiries on social media about his return, indicating that he has a scheduled date but opting to let UFC President Dana White make the official announcement. Despite requests for him to disclose the date, Jones clarified that it’s currently a verbal agreement without specifics.
However, Jones faced a setback when he became embroiled in controversy earlier this month during a visit, with allegations made against him by a Drug-Free Sport employee. The employee claimed that Jones had taken her phone and made threats, prompting Jones to respond with a video accusing her of unprofessional behavior.
Looking ahead to potential future matchups, Jones expressed interest in facing Alex Pereira after his anticipated fight with Stipe Miocic.
Praising Pereira’s rapid ascent in the UFC and his ambition to become a three-division champion, Jones highlighted the potential magnitude of a bout between them, describing it as a historic and highly lucrative matchup with significant marketing potential.
It would be absolutely massive. A guy with a chance to be three division champion and a goat versus the actual goat. Same age, different strengths. No one can argue that that would be the biggest fight in MMA history. There’s absolutely no fight that generates a payday like that.… https://t.co/B4LGC209sV
— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 3, 2024
Jones’s return to the octagon remains eagerly anticipated by fans, with his potential matchups generating considerable interest and speculation within the MMA community.
