Jon Jones‘ manager believes the former UFC light heavyweight champion has a strong chance to return to the Octagon this year.
Appearing on a recent episode of The Luke Thomas Show on SiriusXM (h/t Adam Guillen Jr. of SB Nation’s MMA Mania), Malki Kawa said Jones’ camp is expecting a resolution to his drug-related suspension by the end of next month:
“By the end of this month, I think we get some clarity on the issues. We have a hearing with the California State Athletic Commission, and we’re hoping to get the investigation with USADA wrapped up by then as well.
“Hopefully, it all works out that way. I got to assume that by the end of March, for a fact, we will get this resolved and get an idea of what it’s looking like. I’d like to say about a 95 percent chance [he fights in 2018].”
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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