This has only amplified in the time since Johnny Bones vacated the 205lb strap to pursue a career at heavyweight, with The Bad Guy sharing numerous opinions on the subject in the two years since Jones vacated the belt without actually making the move to heavyweight. That being said, 'Bones' recently drops a hint on his Instagram account which shows he's currently doing some tape study on Anthony Smith. 0. A leading source for MMA News since 2002. Participant. No Jon Jones fight in 2022. White pushed for the fight during a fan Q&A via ESPN+ on Jan. 26. Alex Boland vs. Jonterious Jones. However, UFC president Dana White has told Ngannou his first. "And I always had a great relationship with Dana White, he's a friend of mine, and with Hunter Campbell as well. 02/08/2020 Dominick Reyes 12-2, 7 Houston, Toyota Center, USA W UD. In all of our minds, he for sure is a massive talent. Sean O'Malley believes he could become the next Anderson Silva following his win over Petr Yan at UFC 280. Jones, 34, would've fought for the title this year had he opted not to continue putting on size and getting accustomed to his new frame. "You can't do anything. Despite their differences, Chael Sonnen largely tries to keep a balanced view of Jon Jones as a fighter, and what his future might look like. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Jon Jones steps on the scale during the UFC 247 ceremonial weigh-in on February 7, 2020. The 34-year-old has already spent 18 months out of the Octagon since defeating Dominick Reyes by. Jon Jones's height, reach, and weight. The former long-reigning 205lb king is set to make his eagerly-anticipated debut in the. However, that fight doesn't appear to be happening anytime soon because Jones isn't going to be . Record. That said, he made it clear that he does not feel like it particularly matters who Jones fights, because no matter what it will be a massive fight. Jon Jones FINALLY ready to make UFC heavyweight debut after over TWO years out as former 205lb king reveals hopes to fight at UFC 282 in December. UFC Press Release Likely Ends Jon Jones' 2022 Plans By Curtis Calhoun October 25, 2022 Image Credit: AFP Jon Jones ' hopes of returning by the end of the year have been put in great. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones will not fight again until 2022. As shared by MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and others on Tuesday, the UFC has officially tabbed the light heavyweight title rematch between Ji Prochzka and Glover Teixeira as the UFC 282 headliner. UFC 282 is set to be the big PPV MMA event from the biggest company in mixed martial arts for December 2022, and we've got everything . This resulted in a rather interesting observation recently, which the three-time UFC title challenger posted to his YouTube channel. UFC 276 is scheduled for July 2 in Las Vegas, and White is hoping to pair the former two-time champion Miocic an Eastlake North graduate against former lightweight champion Jon Jones. pic.twitter.com/aD3h1tc1H1, Its uncertain if the press release was a response to Jones tweet or if the UFC intended on making the announcement days in advance. Be the first one to comment on this story. On the other hand, serious complications remain. Got some more records to break. Simple supply and demand will make Jons next fight Jons biggest fight. When is Jon Jones likely to have his next UFC fight? "Nothing great happened overnight, Im patient and Im working my ass off every day towards my goals.". Jones vacated his Light Heavyweight title back in August 2020 and has been looking to make his Heavyweight debut. Cormier Responds To Potentially Facing Jon Jones At UFC 282 MMA News 20:37 19-Oct-22. If he gets another fight in 2022, as expected, he could put himself into a title eliminator . News of Ngannou's MCL tear may cause viewers to reconsider how UFC 270's main event played out. Super fights often come together at the expense of legitimate UFC title contenders. T-Mobile Arena will host UFC 282 in Las Vegas on December 10 and Jones tweeted he will likely be part of that main card. Participant. Joined: Apr 24, 2012 Messages: 3,296 Likes Received: 9,849. There were rumors of Jon Jones returning Dec 10 at UFC 282 to fight Stipe. After reclaiming a UFC light heavyweight title this past weekend at UFC 232 against Alexander Gustafsson, Jon Jones has said he likes to keep himself busy and plans to fight three times in 2019. Additionally, in an ideal situation, if Ngannou makes his first title defense in December later this year, or early 2022, it won't be wrong to assume . With Francis Ngannou definite to defend his heavyweight strap against the winner of Derrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane, it's safe to say that Jon Jones won't be Ngannou's first title defense. "Not just gain weight, but gain weight in a smart way and still be explosive. Lige Mitchell Bill Cooper 155 lbs. It had been posited that Jones couldve fought for an interim title for his planned fight against Miocic. Jones vacated the light heavyweight title months after his final title. Published: 2 Nov 2022, 19:00. Summit FC 42 Quick Card. But whos it gonna be against and when? Sonnen said. As the first quarter of 2023 UFC events begins to take shape, Jones remains without a date and opponent for his first fight in the heavyweight division. JON JONES has vowed to have the UFC heavyweight title wrapped around his waist by the end of 2022. Nothing. JON JONES has vowed to have the UFC heavyweight title wrapped around his waist by the end of 2022. However, an opinion that is shared by many MMA fans is that former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is one of the most talented athletes ever seen inside the octagon. Jones also had mentioned his interest in fighting Miocic earlier. Jones officially vacated the UFC light heavyweight title on Aug. 17, 2020, ahead of a planned jump to heavyweight. "We were initially targeting November, December.". Jones vs. champion Francis Ngannou appears to be on the tip of everyone's tongues in the aftermath of UFC 270. Who will Jon Jones fight next? Lewis is a tough introduction for any fighter in the heavyweight division and would be a proper test for Jones. "They didn't really come correct with an offer" - Ariel Helwani believes the UFC booking Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou next year will mark the end of Stipe Miocic's . Derrick Lewis as the next fight for Jones: This is more or less speculation from the fans that in case Jones wanted to wet his feet before going for the title, then The Black Beast is the right option. Back at UFC 247 in February 2020, Jon Jones just about managed to edge past Dominick Reyes and retain his UFC light heavyweight championship. "He's like 260, now, and he wanted to move up to 275lbs. Results. While Jones has spoken about fighting for almost a year, it seems he is ready for his next outing. Jon Jones has been backed to fight Stipe Miocic for the interim UFC heavyweight title when he makes his octagon return. This particular combination seems to be more possible than with Ngannou as the champion is recovering from a knee injury. "The Predator" is deeply unhappy with UFC's business practices and reaching a new agreement with the company appears distant. None of the top nine contenders beneath Ngannou have an active winning streak. What this fight being announced really tells us is the UFC may in fact be moving on from previous plans of Jon Jones returning at UFC 282. Weili is preparing for her next fight, a strawweight title bout against champion Carla Esparza at UFC 281 in New York City next weekend. Sonnen and Jones certainly have their history, having trained against each other on The Ultimate Fighter and fought for the light heavyweight title, not to mention the semi-regular spats they go through on the social networks. The former long-reigning 205lb king is set to make his eagerly-anticipated debut in the division against the winner of next month's heavyweight title unification bout between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. No guarantee, which I understand as an independent contractor, but treat me as such, if I am. Henry Cejudo Hits Back At Sean OMalleys Allegation Of Financial Hardship, Daniel Rodriguez Changes Tune On Potential Kevin Holland Rebooking, Kayla Harrison Makes An Announcement About PFL Career, Joe Rogan Saves Leon Edwards Hater From Potential Doom. What we know, however, is that Ngannou won 3-2 on two judges' scorecards. He is a former two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, holding the title from . And Jones, who has spent nearly two years on the sidelines beefing up, is confident he'll dethrone the winner of UFC 270's main event. Jon Jones had tweeted about his return in November and mentioned facing Francis Ngannou being back on the table.. Where things stand In the aftermath of UFC 270 on Jan. 22, the heavyweight title clash everyone. Ciryl Gane:The French native came within a hair of dethroning Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight crown. Jon Jones. 10 . After a big weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses: Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva and why Chael thinks it's possibly the best boxing fight he's ever seen (00:52)Henri Hooft's thoughts on the mental side of Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira at next weekend's UFC 281 (12:13)Darren Till's cryptic phot To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "So he felt just felt that he needed a little bit more time to really gain the right muscle mass. In a video where Sonnen discusses the differences between Joness absence from the sport, and the situation heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou has found himself in, he reiterated the fact that there is a good chance of Jones fighting Ngannou in his first heavyweight fight, provided Ngannou stays with the UFC. Ngannou is recovering from knee surgery and is targeting a return in early 2023. Beyond that, Ngannou's vocal campaign for fighter rights has put him at odds with UFC. "The UFC, again, were on board and we were starting to talk of a structure of deal for that big heavyweight fight.". Wins by Knockout. UFC president Dana White told TMZ in a video published Friday that Jones will face the winner of the March 27 heavyweight title fight between champion Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 . September 23, 2021 10:53 pm ET. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. UFC pound-for-pound No.1 Jon Jones could make his belated return to the octagon next year.. Jones hasn't fought since winning a controversial split decision against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in . Jon Jones Current Record Fortunately for fans, getting Jones into the title mix appears to be a top priority for White. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Corrado Soprano Brown Belt. Jon weighs in at 205 lbs. Hell look to remain patient and make a triumphant return to the Octagon next year. The long-talked-about opponent is none other than former heavyweight . All Rights Reserved. 3:48 pm ET, Barnaoui submits Piccolotti at Bellator 287, Coach: Ngannou's knee was shattered before Gane fight, Dillashaw needs shoulder surgery after UFC 280, Bellator vs. Rizin card set for New Year's Eve, Sterling retains title with TKO of Dillashaw, O'Malley guts out decision win over Yan at UFC 280. JON JONES' advisor Richard Schaefer will meet with the UFC brass this weekend to discuss the MMA legend's return to the octagon. "I'm preparing to fight . He understood that as well. When will Jon Jones fight next?_____. Jones (22-1, 1 NC) is undefeated across 12 years, excluding a controversial disqualification loss in 2009. Trey Manley vs. Brandon Arrington 165 lbs. Whether I'm going to be an employee or an independent contractor, make it very clear in the contract. Jon Jones hasn't fought in the UFC since February 2020. UFC Debut: Jon Jones vs Andre Gusmao | Free Fight UFC 247: Jon Jones - "Hard Earned Victory" UFC 247 Post Fight Interview - Jon Jones Stats & Records. As far as Jon Jones is concerned, he's fighting former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic before the year is over - and he's training accordingly. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh . He has been looking forward to moving up a weight class into the heavyweight division and fighting for the UFC heavyweight title. If that fight falls through, a scrap with all-time heavyweight great Stipe Miocic would likely draw Miocic out from hiatus. 10 in the UFC's official 170-pound rankings and looks like a world-beater. "And then I made tremendous progress in having the UFC agree to allow Jon to fight in his next fight to fight for the UFC heavyweight championship. section: | slug: jon-jones-news-rumors-next-fight-looking-at-potential-future-opponents-dates-for-return | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Schaefer added: "Jon is sort of like the guy behind me here [points to a picture], Bernard Hopkins, very structured in his preparations. Looks like Jiri vs Glover 2 will headline that card instead. Jones' return to the octagon was in major doubt after he was charged with misdemeanour battery domestic violence and injuring or tampering with a vehicle in September. Jon Jones is 6' 4" tall with 84.5 reach, and 45 leg reach. Let's take a closer look at where things stand as Jones approaches nearly two full years of inactivity. "I agree with you 100% that he [Jon Jones] is still the greatest of all time . The proposed return bout would be Jones' heavyweight debut against former champion Stipe Miocic.Compared to usual though, it seems that bout not coming to fruition is more on the fact that Miocic hasn't come to an agreement with the UFC about his contract. The former long-reigning light-heavyweight champion has been on the sidelines for the last 19 months . Jartavis Jackson vs. Payton Tutor 135 lbs. Who knows? That includes the fighters themselves, as well as UFC president Dana White. UFC news today, we have Nate Diaz accepting UFC fight with Dustin Poirier! The greatest of all time debate is a conversation that will never have one decisive answer. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. Regardless, the timing of the press release is interesting. Although, the latest setback could match him up with Ngannou upon the UFC heavyweight champions return next year. His unique and creative striking paired with his wrestling ability was on show from his very first UFC fight. What do you think about Jon Jones delayed UFC return? In some ways, the prospects of Jones competing for the UFC heavyweight title have never looked better. Coreno Blanchard vs. Lucas Hoffman 155 lbs. #UFC #MMA #UFC270 news -Uncle Chael lauds Jorge Masvidal for taking on former [] His advisor, former boxing promoter Richard Schaefer, recently told SunSport: "When I started to get involved with Jon, we, needed to, sort of, repair the relationship between him and the UFC. Jon Jones. However, Jones has been away from the octagon since 2020 mentioning the lack of competition in the light heavyweight class and the pay dispute with Dana White also played a key role. 255-pound Jon Jones training consistently for first time in career, gives timeline for UFC heavyweight debut. "I'm hoping that will be one of the big fights this year," White told UFC broadcaster Laura Sanko. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Jon Jones vacated the 205lb title last August in pursuit of the UFC light-heavyweight title, Bones has been smashing the weights in his bid to bulk up to 265lbs, And he's beefed up considerably during his hiatus from the octagon, Jones has set his sights on facing the winner of Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane, Jones is hellbent on claiming the UFC light-heavyweight title next year, GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED, reached a deal with prosecutors in Nevada, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Henry Cejudo Hits Back At Sean OMalleys Allegation Of Financial Hardship, Daniel Rodriguez Changes Tune On Potential Kevin Holland Rebooking, Kayla Harrison Makes An Announcement About PFL Career, Joe Rogan Saves Leon Edwards Hater From Potential Doom. The event already has Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira Light Heavyweight Championship bout in place for the event. Jarious Gill vs. Keith Brown 170 lbs. Ciryl Gane vs. Stipe Miocic. "We would welcome our heavyweight champion back" - Chael Sonnen tries matchmaking and explains the confusion around Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic, and Francis Ngannou's next fight. "If we can pull that one off, we definitely will.". Jon Jones next fight: 3 opponent options for 'Bones,' including Stipe Miocic Sportsnaut 20:21 18-Oct-22. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by Corrado Soprano, Oct 27, 2022 at 8:34 AM. Fights list; Date. Jon Jones has been stripped of the UFC interim light heavyweight championship after an arbitration panel denied his appeal of a positive test and upheld a doping ban that will run through July . UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) May 7, 2022 Though inactive from in-cage competition, Jones continues to show off his body transformation in training videos posted to his social media pages.. LAS VEGAS - While he's considered by many as the greatest mixed martial artist to ever walk the face of the earth, former UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones has . With so much time away from . Stipe Miocic as the next fight for Jones: Dana White during an interview had mentioned Stipe Miocic along with Francis Ngannou as an option for Jones heavyweight debut. Details Surrounding Tri-Cities Murder Of MMA Fighter Emerge, Watch: Top 10 Strawweight Knockouts in UFC History, Helwani Could Foresee Exiting Twitter After Musk Purchase, OMalley Names Crossover Fight The UFC Would Have To Make. Jon Jones hopes of returning by the end of the year have been put in great jeopardy after a recent UFC press release regarding UFC 282. Please provide transcription credit with a link to this article if you use any of these quotes. We have no insurance. And that ends that. Sonnen and Jones certainly have their history, having coached opposite one another on The Ultimate Fighter and fought for the light heavyweight title, not to mention the semi-regular spats that they go through on social media. The former champion was linked to a fight with Jones at UFC 277 later this month but has since told the promotion he will be ready to fight again in September. Last fight; Date. White says he isn't thinking about Jon Jones until 2022. You have no rights. Today we try to answer a question that is bothering a lot of combat sports fans all around the world, "When is Jon Jones next fight?". "I feel like Im jumping up three weight classes, going from competing at 205 pounds to 265 pounds is no easy task. 4. In the aftermath of UFC 270 on Jan. 22, the heavyweight title clash everyone wants to see is Ngannou vs. Jones. Topics Jon Jones "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. FREE BETS: GET OVER 2,000 IN NEW CUSTOMER DEALS, Liner carrying England Wags heads to World Cup but players can't go on board, World's Strongest Man icon Eddie Hall unrecognisable with dramatic new look, Stunning racegoer shocks the internet with disgusting act, Real Madrid 'considering 68m bid for Brighton's Caicedo' to replace Modric, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Did you know: Dan "The Sandman" Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches. If Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic/Francis Ngannou fight does not get finalized, Prochazka vs Teixeira will headline that event. and Bones is already talking about a title. Next fight; Next fight of Jon Jones is not determined yet. You don't even have health insurance, even while you're putting your body on the line to provide to put on the show. The former pound-for-pound king, however, recently reached a deal with prosecutors in Nevada, pleading no contest to the misdemeanour charge of destruction of property worth between 18 and 37. Speculation surrounding a possible interim heavyweight title bout has subsided as Ngannou gets closer to returning. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). This came shortly after Jones tweeted his plans to fight Stipe Miocic at UFC 282. Ideally, it takes place in 2022. Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more content daily. The contract is one-sided, although you still don't have nothing. 10. Jones brought up wanting to fight the former Champion, Stipe Miocic, and it seems they will clash in September 2022. He's not fighting till next year Dana White on Jon Jones The 1801 design did not change with the partition of Ireland in 1921 and creation of the Irish Free State, and is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland today. JON JONES expects to challenge for the UFC heavyweight title in the 'second quarter of 2022'.
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