UFC boss: Jon Jones’ next opponent picked soon, Rashad Evans not in running

LAS VEGAS – Former friends and training partners Jon Jones and Rashad Evans have been at the center of an
increasingly bitter feud, but that difference won’t be settled in the
cage anytime soon, according to UFC president Dana White.

While an Evans wi…

LAS VEGAS – Former friends and training partners Jon Jones and Rashad Evans have been at the center of an
increasingly bitter feud, but that difference won’t be settled in the
cage anytime soon, according to UFC president Dana White.

While an Evans win in a UFC 133 matchup with Phil Davis would
unquestionably keep him at the top of the light heavyweight division,
the champion will need to book an event before then.

“We’ll have to make a decision (on Jones’ next fight) before [Evans]
fights,” White told MMAjunkie.com. “We probably will
make a decision after this weekend.”