Jon Jones Breaks Silence on Potential UFC Return, Wants Stipe Miocic Fight
BY: B. VIJAY
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has broken his silence on a potential return to the octagon, saying he wants to fight former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic
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Jones has been in a contract dispute with the UFC over his pay and has not fought since February 2020
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Jones has teased a move to the heavyweight division for several years and has expressed interest in fighting Miocic, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in UFC history
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Jones said he is open to fighting any top heavyweight contender, but wants to fight Miocic first as he believes it would be a big challenge and a high-profile fight
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Jones has had a storied career in the UFC, holding the light heavyweight title for over eight years and compiling a record of 26-1, with one no contest
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Miocic is coming off a loss to current heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, but remains one of the top fighters in the division and has wins over several top heavyweights, including Daniel Cormier and Junior dos Santos
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If Jones is able to return to the UFC and secure a fight with Miocic, it would be one of the most highly anticipated fights in the sport's history
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However, it remains to be seen whether the UFC and Jones will be able to come to an agreement on a new contract and make the fight happen.