If Jon Jones is part of the UFC White Home card however he doesn’t get the principle occasion spot, he gained’t complain about it.
Jones has been pounding the desk for a spot on the historic occasion. UFC CEO Dana White has expressed hesitancy in making {that a} actuality. White has instructed reporters that he doesn’t precisely belief Jones in massive conditions given his authorized historical past. There was additionally the debacle surrounding “Bones” pulling out of a verbal settlement to struggle reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall.
Jones has taken a visit to Russia and he was just lately requested some questions by followers. “Bones” responded when requested a couple of potential showdown with UFC Gentle Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira on the UFC White Home occasion (by way of MMAMania.com).
“It’s a bit of bit out of my fingers,” Jones mentioned. “I’m getting in form, I’m lean and utterly able to hopping right into a coaching camp. I suppose time will inform. Both approach life is nice.”
One fan then requested a relatively intriguing query concerning the chance that Jones might not get the headlining spot. “Bones” made it clear so far as whether or not or not he’d nonetheless be all in favour of competing on the occasion if he doesn’t get high billing.
“Completely!”
Jones hasn’t been seen in motion since he defeated Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 again in Nov. 2024. It was the primary and final profitable UFC Heavyweight Championship protection for Jones. He was later stripped of the gold after initially saying his retirement from professional MMA competitors.
“Bones” shortly walked again his retirement claims and commenced eyeing a showdown with Pereira on the White Home. Whereas UFC’s high boss initially dismissed Jones’ request, Pereira started asking for the matchup to happen. It seems the probabilities of the struggle taking place have elevated, as Ariel Helwani just lately mentioned that it’s now what UFC officers are hoping for.
