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Michael Bisping has his theories on why Jon Jones prefers a heavyweight bout with Stipe Miocic over Francis Ngannou right now. Recently, Jones came out and noted that he’s looking to fight Stipe Miocic next rather than reigning UFC Heavyweight Ch…
Michael Bisping has his theories on why Jon Jones prefers a heavyweight bout with Stipe Miocic over Francis Ngannou right now. Recently, Jones came out and noted that he’s looking to fight Stipe Miocic next rather than reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. It was an interesting answer given that many would assume Jones would…
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Former two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, has received a rather stark warning from a former promotional champion about the recent size and mass increase of former heavyweight kingpin, Stipe Miocic – with Chris Weidman claiming the Ohio favorite is walking around in the region of 250lbs. Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight, […]
Former two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, has received a rather stark warning from a former promotional champion about the recent size and mass increase of former heavyweight kingpin, Stipe Miocic – with Chris Weidman claiming the Ohio favorite is walking around in the region of 250lbs.
Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight, is expected to return to the Octagon this year for the first time since February 2020, with a potential interim heavyweight title fight against Miocic floated in recent months, namely for a September pay-per-view card.
As for Miocic, the former two-time heavyweight champion has been out of action since March of last year, where he suffered a thunderous second round knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in the pair’s championship rematch.
With the duo continually linked to a potential interim title fight before the close of the year, Weidman, a close friend of fellow former champion, Miocic, issued a warning to Jones regarding the size increase of the Ohio striker in recent months.
“I see Jon Jones really working to gain size and Stipe (Miocic) was smaller,” Chris Weidman told The Schmo. “I’ve trained with Stipe, he’s one of my boys, I was hanging out with him last night. Bro, he got big, and he’s been doing it quietly. He’s like a solid 250 (pounds) right now. Solid, 250, and whenever he decides to come back, he’s a problem.”
“I don’t think Jon Jones wants that fight,” Chris Weidman speculated. “If he thinks he’s gonna be going against a 225 pound Stipe, he’s wrong. He’s got a big, strong boy that won’t stop coming forward, and believes in himself, and (is) very well-rounded. He’s a different beast right now. I’m telling you.” (Transcribed by Bloody Elbow)
Weidman, a former undisputed middleweight champion, has been sidelined since April of last year, after he suffered a catastrophic compound fracture of his right tibia and fibula in the opening stages of his UFC 261 fight against Uriah Hall.
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has given his take on Jon Jones’ desire to face Stipe Miocic in his heavyweight debut later this year. Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight titleholder, hasn’t entered the Octagon since h…
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has given his take on Jon Jones’ desire to face Stipe Miocic in his heavyweight debut later this year. Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight titleholder, hasn’t entered the Octagon since his February 2020 victory over Dominick Reyes. After vacating the 205-pound title in order to pursue a fresh…
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Jon Jones has revealed that he’s looking to face Stipe Miocic, not Francis Ngannou, on his UFC heavyweight debut. The former light heavyweight champ, who hasn’t graced the Octagon since February 2020, revealed the preference when responding…
Jon Jones has revealed that he’s looking to face Stipe Miocic, not Francis Ngannou, on his UFC heavyweight debut. The former light heavyweight champ, who hasn’t graced the Octagon since February 2020, revealed the preference when responding to a fan’s question on Twitter shortly after the end of UFC 276. “At this point I’m looking…
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After more than two and a half years on the shelf, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is ready to return according to UFC president Dana White. The last time we saw Jones in action was at UFC 247 when he successfully defended his light heavyweight title against Dominick Reyes. That was in February […]
After more than two and a half years on the shelf, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is ready to return according to UFC president Dana White.
The last time we saw Jones in action was at UFC 247 when he successfully defended his light heavyweight title against Dominick Reyes. That was in February 2020. Following the victory, ‘Bones’ vacated the title with the intention of moving up to the heavyweight division after years of dominance at 205 pounds.
During an appearance on “The Jim Rome Show,” Dana White stated that Jones is ready for a return to the Octagon. It’s just a matter of lining up an opponent to welcome him back.
“Jon Jones is ready to go,” White said. “We’re just waiting for an opponent. It’s either going to be Francis (Ngannou), depending on how long his knee is going to take to recover, or Stipe Miocic.”
“It’s very interesting because I’m a huge believer in ring rust,” White said. “But for all the negative things you could say about Jon Jones and his personal life and things that have happened, he’s the best. He’s definitely the best of all time.”
Despite being away from the bright lights of the UFC for the last few years, Jones has still found himself under an unsavory spotlight. In September 2021, Jones was arrested in Las Vegas and charged with misdemeanor battery domestic violence, and injuring or tampering with a vehicle. It was just another item on a laundry list of legal troubles Jones has found himself in over the past several years.
The UFC’s current heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been out of action since his title defense at UFC 270 against Ciryl Gane. ‘The Predator’ underwent knee surgery following the bout and is slated for a late 2022/early 2023 return. Considering the very public contract dispute that Ngannou had with the UFC, it is still uncertain if that return will be in the Octagon or the squared circle.
If the UFC opts to go with Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, it would likely be to crown an interim champion, or a new undisputed champion should Ngannou opt to walk away from the promotion.
Miocic last competed in March 2021 when he lost the heavyweight title to Ngannou via a second-round knockout.
Jon Jones is on his way back to the Octagon. “Jon Jones is ready to go,” UFC President Dana White said on The Jim Rome…
Jon Jones is on his way back to the Octagon. “Jon Jones is ready to go,” UFC President Dana White said on The Jim Rome…