Anticipated to make his comeback to the Octagon on the finish of the yr in a blockbuster headliner at UFC 309 at Madison Sq. Backyard, Jon Jones has revealed he at present weighs 260lbs forward of his conflict with veteran ex-champion, Stipe Miocic.
Jones, a former two-time mild heavyweight champion and a present heavyweight titleholder, has been out of motion for over 500 days since his most up-to-date return to the UFC – with out a struggle since March of final yr.
Sidelined by means of damage setbacks, Rochester native, Jones most not too long ago snatched the then-vacant heavyweight crown in a dominant opening spherical guillotine choke submission win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.
And at present awaiting bench trial after he was charged with two misdemeanors amid an alleged incident with a drug-testing agent at his residence again in March, Jones has since pleaded not responsible to costs of assault and in addition interfering with communications.
Jon Jones reveals large weight forward of UFC 309
Previewing his comeback struggle in opposition to Miocic later this annum in a primary outing in ‘The Massive Apple’ for the New York native, Jones has revealed he’s weighing a whopping 260lbs as he continues coaching for his return to fight sports activities.
“Tomorrow, I’ll be 37 years previous!!” Jon Jones posted on his official X account. “I’m 260 kilos 16 weeks away from preventing probably the most embellished heavyweight in UFC historical past. I really feel like I’m in an amazing spot proper earlier than coaching camp ramps up. My type is way from excellent in these movies, however I’m proud of it contemplating the surgical procedures I not too long ago had. 16 extra weeks to develop into the beast, that’s precisely what I’ll do. #Champion2024”
Issued a stark warning by fellow former two-weight champion, Randy Couture forward of his struggle with Miocic, Jones has been warned the veteran Ohio has probably one of the best probability amongst different rivals of beating the previous at UFC 309.
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