Jon Jones Claims He Already Has A Fight Date Fixed- “I’ll Let Boss Man Dana Announce That”

Jon Jones, one of the most iconic fighters in MMA history, has been keeping fans on their toes with hints about his return to the octagon. The former UFC light heavyweight champion, who now competes in the heavyweight division, recently took to social media to drop a tantalizing teaser.

Jon Jones was initially scheduled to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. Unfortunately, a torn pectoral muscle forced him to withdraw from the fight. As a result, Tom Aspinall stepped in as a replacement and secured the interim heavyweight belt by knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in the opening round.

In a recent post on X, Jones responded to a fan’s query about his return date, saying, “I have a date, I’ll let boss man Dana announce that.” While he didn’t reveal specifics, this cryptic message has fueled speculation among fight fans. Could it be a rematch with Miocic? Or perhaps a clash with another top contender?

🚨| Jon Jones says he has a fight date. 😳 pic.twitter.com/lbQKUr0bgm
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Jon Jones Cannot Live without Controversy

Jon Jones’ return hasn’t been without drama. Earlier this month, he found himself embroiled in another controversy. During a visit, a Drug-Free Sport employee accused Jones of stealing her phone and threatening her. Jones responded by sharing a video of himself giving the worker a high five, all while accusing her of lacking professionalism.

But let’s talk dream matchups. Jones recently praised Alex Pereira, a rising star in the UFC. Pereira, known for his striking prowess, has expressed his goal of becoming the first fighter to hold titles in three different weight classes. Jones acknowledged this ambition and hinted at a potential showdown between the two:

“It would be absolutely massive. A guy with a chance to be a three-division champion and a GOAT versus the actual GOAT. Same age, different strengths. No one can argue that it would be the biggest fight in MMA history. There’s absolutely no fight that generates a payday like that. Marketing would be insane.”