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Video: the exact moment Jon Jones tore his pectoral muscle, Forcing him out of UFC 295

Jon JonesAccording to UFC CEO Dana White, heavyweight champion Jon Jones tore his pectoral muscle right off the bone during…

Jon Jones

According to UFC CEO Dana White, heavyweight champion Jon Jones tore his pectoral muscle right off the bone during a sparring session weeks before his highly anticipated return to the Octagon.

With UFC 294 seeing not one, but two high-profile fighters forced to withdraw due to injuries days before the event, the last thing the promotion wanted to see was another top star go down before one of its biggest nights of the year. Sadly, that’s exactly what happened.

Late Tuesday, White confirmed that ‘Bones’ had suffered the pectoral injury that will require surgery to repair and could keep him on the shelf for up to eight months, if not longer.

In preparation for his clash with Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 on November 11, Jon Jones had been putting in a lot of work on his ground game by training with some monster-sized heavyweights that could provide the best possible resistance to Jones’ takedown attempts.

In the video clip, which you can see below, Jones attempts to shoot in on his training partner who appears to resist a little too much resulting in the devastating injury.

Could Jon Jones Be Back Sooner Than Expected?

With Jon Jones now out of his first heavyweight title defense, the promotion will turn to top-ten contenders Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich who will slide into the UFC 295 co-main event for the interim heavyweight championship. Dana White has since confirmed that they will look to reschedule Jones vs. Miocic for 2024 with the winner facing the winner of Aspinall vs. Pavlovich to unify the heavyweight titles next year.

Initially, the timeline for Jon Jones’ return was expected to take roughly eight months, but according to Board Certified Orthopedic Sports Surgeon David Abbasi, MD, ‘Bones’ could be cleared for a comeback in as little as four to six months based on the severity of the injury.

“Brutal news about Jon Jones, the fact that he tore his pec muscle off of the bone,” Abbasi said on X. “This is an injury sometimes we see with bench press on the way down. It can also happen when your arm gets overly stretched, places too much stress on the tendon, and it will tear and retract into the chest and that’s the reason you need to have surgery on the sooner rather than later, because it can actually scar in and you’re unable to stretch it back for the repair.

“I do you think the timeline of the eight months seems a little bit long,” Abbasi continued. “A lot of these can get a full recovery in four-to-six months. From my personal experience, a lot of times these guys are jumping the gun because they feel so good. So hopefully he can come back a little bit sooner but definitely bad news with Jon Jones, but he did need to get this addressed now” (h/t MMA Mania).

Francis Ngannou and Eric Nicksick Throw Shade at Dana White Following Jon Jones’ Withdrawal from UFC 295

Francis NgannouFrancis Ngannou and longtime coach Eric Nicksick threw some shade at the UFC and its CEO, Dana White, following…

Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou and longtime coach Eric Nicksick threw some shade at the UFC and its CEO, Dana White, following news of Jon Jones’ withdrawal from the UFC 295 main event.

Fight fans around the world woke up to the unfortunate news that current UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones was officially out of his highly anticipated clash against Stipe Miocic on November 11 after tearing his pectoral muscle while training. The injury will see ‘Bones’ undergo surgery and remain on the shelf for at least eight months, if not longer.

As a result, the light heavyweight title fight between former champions Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka has been promoted to the main event. The new co-main will now feature top-ten contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall battling it out for the interim heavyweight championship.

Upon hearing the news, many within the MMA community, including Eric Nicksick, questioned why Stipe Miocic wasn’t booked for the interim title slot. “Any word why Stipe wasn’t included in the interim vs one of the other two??” Nicksick wrote on X.

Hours later, Nicksick took to social media once again and seemingly took a dig at the promotion by suggesting they had fumbled the bag.

For those unfamiliar, ‘fumbled the bag’ is a phrase that typically means to make a mistake or to fail at something. The phrase is often used to describe a situation in which someone has failed to achieve a desired result or has made an error that has led to negative consequences. It’s a term that became synonymous with Francis Ngannou after the former UFC champ cut ties with the promotion in search of greener pastures.

Francis Ngannou Defied the Doubters

After months in free agency without accepting multiple lucrative offers, fight fans began to suggest that Ngannou himself had fumbled the bag when it came to scoring a more favorable contract outside of the UFC. ‘The Predator’ often poked fun at the phrase, and at one point even posted a picture of himself sitting atop his Mercedes-Benz G Class sporting a Rolex watch and GymShark gear with the caption, “Just out here fumbling the bag.”

Of course, we all know how the story ends.

Francis Ngannou went on to sign a history-making deal with the Professional Fighters League that will make both him and his future opponents very wealthy individuals for the foreseeable future. But before he ever steps foot inside the PFL Smart Cage, Ngannou will cash in on a big-money matchup with reigning WBC heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury.

The two men will step inside the squared circle in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh on Saturday, October 28. No official purses have been disclosed for the contest, but Ngannou will reportedly clear $10 million for the scrap scheduled for 10 rounds or less.

Francis Ngannou and Eric Nicksick Throw Shade at Dana White Following Jon Jones’ Withdrawal from UFC 295

Francis NgannouFrancis Ngannou and longtime coach Eric Nicksick threw some shade at the UFC and its CEO, Dana White, following…

Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou and longtime coach Eric Nicksick threw some shade at the UFC and its CEO, Dana White, following news of Jon Jones’ withdrawal from the UFC 295 main event.

Fight fans around the world woke up to the unfortunate news that current UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones was officially out of his highly anticipated clash against Stipe Miocic on November 11 after tearing his pectoral muscle while training. The injury will see ‘Bones’ undergo surgery and remain on the shelf for at least eight months, if not longer.

As a result, the light heavyweight title fight between former champions Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka has been promoted to the main event. The new co-main will now feature top-ten contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall battling it out for the interim heavyweight championship.

Upon hearing the news, many within the MMA community, including Eric Nicksick, questioned why Stipe Miocic wasn’t booked for the interim title slot. “Any word why Stipe wasn’t included in the interim vs one of the other two??” Nicksick wrote on X.

Hours later, Nicksick took to social media once again and seemingly took a dig at the promotion by suggesting they had fumbled the bag.

For those unfamiliar, ‘fumbled the bag’ is a phrase that typically means to make a mistake or to fail at something. The phrase is often used to describe a situation in which someone has failed to achieve a desired result or has made an error that has led to negative consequences. It’s a term that became synonymous with Francis Ngannou after the former UFC champ cut ties with the promotion in search of greener pastures.

Francis Ngannou Defied the Doubters

After months in free agency without accepting multiple lucrative offers, fight fans began to suggest that Ngannou himself had fumbled the bag when it came to scoring a more favorable contract outside of the UFC. ‘The Predator’ often poked fun at the phrase, and at one point even posted a picture of himself sitting atop his Mercedes-Benz G Class sporting a Rolex watch and GymShark gear with the caption, “Just out here fumbling the bag.”

Of course, we all know how the story ends.

Francis Ngannou went on to sign a history-making deal with the Professional Fighters League that will make both him and his future opponents very wealthy individuals for the foreseeable future. But before he ever steps foot inside the PFL Smart Cage, Ngannou will cash in on a big-money matchup with reigning WBC heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury.

The two men will step inside the squared circle in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh on Saturday, October 28. No official purses have been disclosed for the contest, but Ngannou will reportedly clear $10 million for the scrap scheduled for 10 rounds or less.

Jon Jones set for 8 month sidelining after UFC 295 exit, slated for surgery after pectoral tendon tear

Jon Jones set for 8 month sidelining through injury after UFC 295 exit surgery torn pectoral tendonUndisputed heavyweight champion, Jon Jones is set for a period of 8 months on the sidelines, after the Endicott…

Jon Jones set for 8 month sidelining through injury after UFC 295 exit surgery torn pectoral tendon

Undisputed heavyweight champion, Jon Jones is set for a period of 8 months on the sidelines, after the Endicott native suffered a torn pectoral tendon in the run-up to his UFC 295 title fight defnese against Stipe Miocic next month – forcing his withdrawal from the flagship event. 

Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and current heavyweight titleholder, was slated to headline UFC 295 next month at Madison Square Garden in New York, however, overnight, promotional CEO, Dana White confirmed how the former had suffered a torn pectoral tendon whilst training his wrestling, forcing his withdrawal from the bout.

As a result, the organization have still scrambled to add a second title fight to UFC 295 in Jon Jones’ absence, with incoming title challenger, Stipe Miocic also pulled from the pay-per-view card in the process. 

Subsequently, an interim heavyweight championship fight between the surging challenges, Sergei Pavlovich, and Tom Aspinall has been added to ‘The Big Apple’ event next month at Madison Square Garden.

Jon Jones set for 8 month sidelining after UFC 295 title fight exit

Providing an update on Jones’ condition following the cancellation of his fight with Miocic next month, UFC boss, White confirmed how the heavyweight gold holder is set for a period of 8 months away from the Octagon, as he undergoes a surgical procedure to address his tendon tear.

Sidelined from the Octagon since March of this year, Jones most recently snapped a three-year-plus hiatus from the sport with a stunning opening round win over former interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane with a guillotine choke in their vacant title fight.

Amid his injury setback, reports this morning have suggested that the promotion still hope to book a long-awaited heavyweight title fight between Jones and Miocic at some point in 2024. 

Do you expect to see Jon Jones fight Stipe Miocic next year?

Alexander Volkanovski reacts to jon Jones’ UFC 295 title fight withdrawal: ‘I volunteer as tribute’

Alexander Volkanovski offers to replace Jon Jones at UFC 295 I volunteer as tributeOff the back of news regarding incumbent heavyweight champion, Jon Jones’ withdrawal from UFC 295 next month, featherweight kingpin,…

Alexander Volkanovski offers to replace Jon Jones at UFC 295 I volunteer as tribute

Off the back of news regarding incumbent heavyweight champion, Jon Jones’ withdrawal from UFC 295 next month, featherweight kingpin, Alexander Volkanovski has offered to replace the Endicott native in another short-notice turnaround – in rather tongue-in-cheek fashion, albeit.

Slated to headline UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden, former two-time light heavyweight champion, Jones has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled heavyweight title fight with the returning ex-champion, Stipe Miocic, after he suffered a torn tendon attached to his pectoral muscle. 

As a result, both Jon Jones and Ohio veteran, Stipe Miocic have been pulled from ‘The Big Apple’ card next month, with an interim title fight between division contenders, Sergei Pavlovich, and Tom Aspinall now added to UFC 295 – in a co-main event bracket.

Alexander Volkanovski offers to replace Jon Jones at UFC 295

However, reacting to news of Jones’ exit from a homecoming event, Volkanovski, who headlined UFC 294 just last weekend, offered to make another short-notice walk – in Hunger Games-referencing fashion.

“I volunteer as tribute @danawhite @ufc,” Alexander Volkanovski posted on his official X account. 

Replacing former lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira on just 10 days’ notice last weekend in Abu Dhabi, UAE – Australian fan-favorite, Volkanovski suffered a thunderous opening round KO loss to Islam Makhachev in the pair’s title fight rematch, dropped via a massive left high-kick in the first frame.

Slapped with a mandatory suspension by the UFC until at least December of this year, Volkanovski maintains he still wants to fight as soon as January next in the main event of a planned Canada return for the promotion at UFC 297 – taking on surging contender, Ilia Topuria in a featherweight championship defense. 

With Jones’ withdrawal from UFC 295 to boot, an originally scheduled co-headliner between Jiri Prochazka, and fellow former Octagon champion, Alex Pereira has been promoted to main event status, with the duo vying for vacant light heavyweight gold. 

When do you expect to see Jon Jones return to the Octagon after his UFC 295 withdrawal?

Tom Aspinall vows to win interim title fight at UFC 295 against Sergei Pavlovich: ‘I’m doing a ‘Bisping”

Tom Aspinall vows to win interim title at UFC 295 against Sergei Pavlovich I'm doing a BispingTom Aspinall maintains he’s fighting the most “dangerous” fighter currently on the promotion’s books on just two weeks’ notice…

Tom Aspinall vows to win interim title at UFC 295 against Sergei Pavlovich I'm doing a Bisping

Tom Aspinall maintains he’s fighting the most “dangerous” fighter currently on the promotion’s books on just two weeks’ notice as he takes on Sergei Pavlovich in a reshuffled interim heavyweight title fight at UFC 295 – as he hopes to follow in the path paved by UK favorite, Michael Bisping.

Aspinall, the current number four ranked heavyweight contender, is slated to co-headline UFC 295 in November at Madison Square Garden, landing an interim title fight with the aforenoted, Pavlovich on short notice, after incumbent heavyweight champion, Jon Jones was forced from the headliner after he tore a tendon attached to his pectoral muscle while training for his fight with Stipe Miocic.

Tom Aspinall envisions title success against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295

And now set for a return to the Octagon in his first championship fight under the banner of the promotion, Aspinall, who most recently turned in a first round TKO win over Polish veteran, Marcin Tybura back in July, claimed he would do a “Bisping” and land a shocking win over Pavlovich, minting himself as the interim heavyweight titleholder.

“I’m fighting the most dangerous guy in the uFC on two weeks notice,” Tom Aspinall told The Mac Life reporter, Oscar Willis. “But I’m willing to put it all on the line. This is my absolute dream and I’m f*cking doing a ‘Bisping’.”

Amid the reshuffle of next months’ flagship return to New York City, Aspinall and Pavlovich will take co-headlining status at Madison Square Garden, with a vacant light heavyweight title fight between former Octagon gold holders, Jiri Prochazka, and Alex Pereira set to take main event honors to boot. 

Tasked with handing Pavlovich his first loss since the Russian dropped an Octagon debut defeat to Alistair Overeem, the former has since landed six consecutive knockout victories, including an April stoppage win over common-foe, Curtis Blaydes in the first round of their headlining clash. 

Who wins at UFC 295: Tom Aspinall or Sergei Pavlovich?