Jon Jones Teases Sensational Heavyweight Return At UFC 282 In ...

Home » When Is The Next Jon Jones Fight » Jon Jones Teases Sensational Heavyweight Return At UFC 282 In ...

Maybe your like

The Sun

More from The Sun

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

UFC hall-of-famer Jon Jones has teased a sensational return to the octagon in December.

The former pound-for-pound king hasn’t set foot inside the cage in nearly THREE YEARS due to a contract dispute with the UFC.

Sign up for the Sport newsletter

Thank you!

Email address

Please provide a valid email.

Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email.

Jon Jones hasn’t set foot inside the octagon in nearly THREE yearsCredit: GETTY
Jones has been using his time on the sidelines to beef up for his heavyweight debutCredit: INSTAGRAM@JONNYBONES
Advertisement
His wiry light-heavyweight frame is now a thing of the pastCredit: INSTAGRAM@JONNYBONES
The former pound-for-pound king has teased a December return to the cageCredit: TWITTER

Jones, 35, has been using his time on the sidelines to bulk up in preparation for his long-awaited move up to heavyweight.

And Bones has hinted his hiatus will come to an end at UFC 282 on December 10.

Early on Friday morning, the former long-reigning light-heavyweight champion tweeted with a prayer emoji: “UFC 282.”

MMA fans were quick to react to Jones’ tweet, with one saying: “Please don’t play with me, Jon.”

READ MORE IN SPORT

BIG BONES

Jones still 'BULKING' up for UFC HW debut despite insane body transformation

Another said: “The GOAT is back.”

And another said: “The GOAT is coming!”

Advertisement

Another remarked: “Praise be to Odin.”

Jones became the youngest champion in UFC history 11 years ago with a scintillating third-round TKO victory over then-champion Mauricio Rua.

Most read in MMA

STAR TRAGEDY

Jorge Pederson dead at 30: Rising MMA star killed in Texas bar shooting

Dana White speaking at a UFC press conference. FIGHT HOUSE

UFC White House card to be announced 'THIS WEEK' as legend expected to return

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Conor McGregor speaks into a microphone, with a fist raised in the air, next to a "Bare Knuckle Up Coffee" bag and a championship belt 'THEREABOUTS

McGregor breaks silence on new UFC return date after apparent White House snub

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows UFC fighter Jon Jones looking forward, Image 2 shows Dana White speaking at a UFC press conference JON THE WAY

UFC perform 'billion-to-one' Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira White House card U-turn

And the consensus greatest MMA fighter of all time plans to replicate that performance when he fights for heavyweight gold.

He tweeted: “My goal, my dream is to have my first heavyweight title fight look like my first light heavyweight title fight. Pure domination.”

Jones’ time away from the cage has in part been down to a very public pay row with the UFC brass.

Advertisement

But SunSport revealed in January that his advisor, Richard Schaefer had resumed negotiations with the promotion and made progress in securing a suitable deal for his client.

He said: “He is willing, ready and able to fight whoever we can get for the heavyweight title.”

Jones hasn’t fought since his final defence of the 205lb title against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in February 2020.

Bouts with former and current heavyweight champs Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou have been mooted for his return.

Jones has undergone a dramatic body transformation in preparation for his heavyweight debut but recently revealed he’s still “bulking” up.

Advertisement

RECOMMENDED STORIES

He said: “I personally don’t feel slow, I’m aware that I’m not in camp and I am in a bulking phase.

“But I like people judging that version of me, it could only work to my advantage.”

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU MORE FOR YOU

MORE FROM THE SUN

Exclusive

HARRY 'BRIBE' FURY

Maguire 'refused to pay £50k 'bribe' to Greek cops' & vows to clear name

THE 190k a week Man United and England star lost a six-year fight to clear his name after a bust-up with police on the island of Mykonos in 2020.

Football Live Blog

NEWCASTLE 2 MAN UTD 1

Action on NOW as Osula SCORES for 10-man Magpies, Ramsey SENT OFF

MANCHESTER UNITED make the trip up to the North East for a huge Premier League clash with Newcastle RIGHT NOW!

Football

ARSENAL RATINGS

Gabriel and Hincapie cope comfortably without Saliba as Gyokeres struggles

Bukayo Saka's deflected strike gave the Gunners an early lead away at Brighton. Gabriel proved a rock at the back as Mikel Arteta's side held on for the 1-0 win as City slipped up against Forest.

Football

CHELSEA RATINGS

Joao Pedro the complete striker but Reece James struggles in midfield

BLUES came back from an early deficit to blast past Aston Villa away from home. Joao Pedro produced a brulliant hat-trick at Villa Park

Football
Jon Jones hasn't set foot inside the octagon in nearly THREE years GETTY
Jones has been using his time on the sidelines to beef up for his heavyweight debut INSTAGRAM@JONNYBONES
His wiry light-heavyweight frame is now a thing of the past INSTAGRAM@JONNYBONES
The former pound-for-pound king has teased a December return to the cage TWITTER
You are viewing 1 of 4 images Previous Image Next Image

Tag » When Is The Next Jon Jones Fight