In March 2023, Jon Jones made his comeback to the octagon after a three-year break and secured the UFC Heavyweight Title by defeating Ciryl Gane.
In the autumn of 2023, Jones was scheduled to face off against Stipe Miocic. However, due to a pectoral injury that required surgical intervention, the champion would be unable to compete for several months.
Now, Jones’ fans are left pondering what the future holds for him. Fortunately, UFC CEO Dana White has provided an answer to their burning question.
What is Jon Jones’ upcoming fight schedule?
Despite the lack of a confirmed date or location by the UFC for Jones’ comeback from injury, White remains optimistic that it will take place sometime in 2024.
What is the expected date of the Jones vs. Aspinall fight?
Despite Jones being absent, Aspinall managed to claim the interim title by defeating Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 in November. From then on, he has been determined to secure a unification match against the current “official”heavyweight champion.
Despite White’s opinion, Aspinall will have to wait until after the Jones vs. Miocic fight for a chance to compete, unless an unexpected injury occurs.
Jon Jones’ UFC legacy
Jon Jones has an impressive UFC record of 21 wins, one loss, and one no-contest in 23 fights with the organization.
Jones made his debut in the UFC as a promising figure in the world of mixed martial arts, boasting an impeccable 6-0 record. His current MMA record stands at 27-1 (1 NC).
Despite only having one loss on his record, it was a controversial disqualification against Matt Hamill. Dana White has publicly voiced his disagreement with the referee’s decision, stating that Jon Jones “shouldn’t have a loss.”
The decision to declare the fight against Daniel Cormier a no-contest was due to the ruling of the anti-doping agency, which stated that Jones had taken a banned substance. It was later revealed that the substance was present in a contaminated sex pill.
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