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Jon Jones hints at potential UFC 282 return in December, plans ‘dominant’ title win at heavyweight

Sidelined since early 2020, former two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has hinted at a return to active competition at UFC 282 on December 10. – as the Rochester native is finally expected to make his heavyweight divisional bow this year. Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, headlined UFC 247 most recently […]

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, headlined UFC 247 most recently in February 2020 against the soon-to-return Dominick Reyes in Houston, Texas – landing a close, dubious unanimous decision win.

The former Jackson-Wink MMA staple then officially relinquished the undisputed light heavyweight championship in August of that year, as he planned a move to the promotion’s heavyweight ranks.

Seeing the kibosh put on an immediate title challenge agianst current champion, Francis Ngannou due to negotiations fallouts with the promotion, as well as his plan to embark on a strict training regime to prepare for a divisional leap.

Jon Jones is expected to fight for UFC gold in his heavyweight division bow

Jones has since been linked continually this annum with a return to the Octagon at the close of this year, with an interim heavyweight title expected to be introduced as Ngannou continues his recovery from reconstructive knee surgery.

Hinting at a return to active competition on December 10. at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jon Jones tweeted “UFC 282 (praying hands emoji)” last night.

In a further tweet, Jones who has been linked with an interim title affair against former champion, Stipe Miocic, explained how he wanted to land a dominant title win in his heavyweight debut, akin to his light heavyweight title victory against Mauricio Rua.

“My goal, my dream is to have my light first heavyweight title fight look like my first light heavyweight title fight,” Jon Jones tweeted. “Pure domination.”

My goal, my dream is to have my first heavyweight title fight look like my first light heavyweight title fight. Pure domination

— BONY (@JonnyBones) August 19, 2022

During his second reign as undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jones managed to land three successful title defenses against Anthony Smith, Thiago Santos, and the aforenoted, Reyes.

Cejudo To Miocic: ‘Are You Gonna Fight Fires Or Fight Jones?’

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has blamed Stipe Miocic for causing a delay to Jon Jones’ return to the Octagon. Fans haven’t witnessed Jones throwing down in the steel surroundings of a cage since February 2020. Back then, “Bones” successfully defended his title against Dominick Reyes via a much-disputed split decision. After deciding he’d…

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UFC Betting Preview – Jon Jones Clear Favorite Ahead Of Potential Stipe Miocic Fight

Sidelined for over two years from the Octagon, former two-time undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has opened as a clear betting favorite to defeat his former heavyweight champion counterpart, Stipe Miocic – as the duo continue to find themselves tied to a possible matchup. Jon Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, […]

Jon Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, has yet to step inside the Octagon since February 2020 – where on that occasion, he narrowly left Texas with his title in tow following a close, decision win over Dominick Reyes.

It’s been a hugely extended period of absence for the Rochester native, as he deals with legal issues amid another run-in with law enforcement, in tandem with plans to create a strict training regime in order to map out a long-awaited heavyweight division climb.

Regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists to ever velcro shut gloves, Jones has been continually linked with an eventual leap to the heavyweight ranks amid his ongoing dominance at 205lbs since assuming the throne at the age of 23, however, a climb up a division has yet to materiliaze.

Linked considerably with a heavyweight title fight against current undisputed champion, Francis Ngannou, Jones has since found himself tied to a potential matchup against compatriot and consensus heavyweight best of all time, Miocic – as talk of another interim crown introduction rumbles on.

Linked with a potential September matchup initially, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic have also found themselves linked to a November title clash of some form at a targeted UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden – in what would come as a New York return for Jones.

Jon Jones is widely favored to land a comfortable win against Stipe Miocic

With various lines available on a potential bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, the former light heavyweight champion has opened as a clear and likely expected betting favorite over at blackjack online.

Comfortably expected to defeat former two-time heavyweight champion, Miocic, Jones has been placed as a -200 betting favorite against the Ohio veteran should they share the Octagon before the end of this year, with Miocic opening as a betting underdog with lines of +170 on offer at the time of publication.

Expected to enter the Octagon bolstering a significant weight increase upon the time of his heavyweight move, Jon Jones’ most recent light heavyweight appearances upon the beginning of his second regin as light heavyweight kingpin, came with their fair share of scrutiny.

Since landing the vacant title against two-time foe, Alexander Gustafsson, Jones’ performances against the trio of Anthony Smith, Thiago Santos, and the aforenoted, Reyes have all been highly criticized, with the former Jackson-Wink MMA trainee limping to wins over the course of each bout.

As for Miocic, the Euclid fan-favorite has shared the Octagon with just the duo of Daniel Cormier and the previously mentioned, Ngannou since 2018 – however, is regarded as the greatest heavyweight of all time by many – after lodging the most successful heavyweight title defenses in the UFC’s antiquity.

Himself sidelined since March of last year as he weighs up his next step, Miocic would mist certainly land himself a trilogy rubber match with Ngannou if he were to defeat Jones in a potential interim title outing next, having dropped his crown to the Cameroonian courtesy of a stunning second round knockout.

Jon Jones Blasts Blaydes For Picking Miocic Over Him

Jon Jones has hit back at Curtis Blaydes for his recent comments about a potential matchup against Stipe Miocic. It’s no secret that Jones is planning a jump up to the heavyweight division after dominating the UFC’s 205-pound division for y…

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Jon Jones Remains In The Dark About His Return Date

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones doesn’t appear any closer to having an update on his return to the Octagon. Since defending the 205-pound gold in a controversial split decision versus Dominick Reyes in February 2020, Jones has rem…

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Curtis Blaydes Breaks Down Potential Jon Jones v Stipe Miocic: “This Fight Is Legitimately A Pick ‘Em”

Curtis Blaydes believes Stipe Miocic will present a tough challenge to Jon Jones. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been on the sidelines since his last outing against Dominick Reyes in Feb. 2020. After initial plans to pit him against Ngannou fell through, Jones was linked to a bout with the greatest UFC […]

Curtis Blaydes believes Stipe Miocic will present a tough challenge to Jon Jones.

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been on the sidelines since his last outing against Dominick Reyes in Feb. 2020. After initial plans to pit him against Ngannou fell through, Jones was linked to a bout with the greatest UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic for his divisional debut.

While many have backed Jones to run through Miocic, a few people have spoken in favor of the 39-year-old Ohio native who’s also allegedly bulked up to 250 lbs as opposed to his traditional 225lb stature.

Curtis Blaydes breaks down the potential fight between Jon Jones & Stipe Miocic

In an appearance on The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes shared his thoughts on the potential showdown between “Bones” and Miocic.

“I feel like when you say people, do you mean casuals or do you mean the educated MMA fans?” Blaydes said. “Because I think the educated MMA fans understand this fight is legitimately a pick ‘em. It could go either way.”

Blaydes broke down how the fight will likely go based on what we’ve seen from both fighters so far.

“Jon, he hasn’t shown that one-punch knockout power,” Blaydes explained. “What he has shown, he is extremely creative. He’ll hit you with elbows, knees, teeps, all types of different stuff. Even on the ground, he’s aggressive.

“He’s looking for submissions. He’s looking to drop elbows. He brings a lot to the table, but the biggest thing he doesn’t have is the power. I think that’s always the equalizer.”

Blaydes backs Miocic to come out on top but wouldn’t be surprised if Jones did

“Razor” Blaydes backed Miocic to win the contest given what he’s seen from the former champion.

“I would pick Stipe to win this. Just because he’s been in five-round heavyweight fights multiple times and he’s shown one-punch power when he knocked out Fabricio [Werdum], when he knocked out Alistair [Overeem].

“I know that wasn’t one punch, but it was one punch that set up the finish. He’s already shown that, and he has the wrestling, he has the conditioning. I just believe he’s a smart enough fighter, he’ll be able to figure out Jon after two or three rounds.

“He’ll start to land. His punches are going to hurt more than the punches of a Jon Jones. That’s just what I think. I think it could go either way.”

While he did extend his support for Miocic, Blaydes stated that he wouldn’t be surprised if Jones won either.

“What if Jon Jones comes out and takes down Stipe and he’s on top?” Blaydes said. “We haven’t seen Stipe on bottom. I guess we have against [Daniel Cormier], but the dimensions of ‘DC’ vs. Jon Jones are different. He’s a different guy. I think it’s going to be interesting. I would pick Stipe, but I wouldn’t be shocked if he lost either.” (h/t MMA Fighting).