In 2021, J. Jones (center) will be able to trade forces against S. Miocic (left) and F. Ngannou (right). Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @JonnyBones
It's official. Dana White already has a prediction about when the long-awaited premiere of Jon Jones in heavy weight (up to 120,2kg.). In an interview with 'TMZ', the agent confirmed the suspicion that the legend of the under-93kg division. will face the winner of Stipe Miocic e Francis Ngannou, for the group belt. 'Bones' gave up his old title in August 2020 to test himself in the top category.
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"I know what Jon Jones he wants. He wants the winner of Stipe Miocic x Francis Ngannou. For that, first, this fight has to happen. It should be made official in the coming months. If it really happens in March, then we would have Jon Jones against her winner in the summer (between July and September) for the heavyweight belt”, said Dana.
The confrontation between Miocic and Francis is confirmed for the UFC 260, which takes place on March 27, in Las Vegas (USA). The clash will mark the repeat of a clash that took place in 2018 and was won by the champion.
Since giving up the light heavyweight title, Jones has been recording his physical evolution to be able to fight on equal terms within one of the most dangerous groups in the sport. The MMA legend's idea was to win his second belt in the organization and, it seems, the athlete will have that chance.
Considered one of the best fighters of all time, Jones dominated the 93kg division. for about 10 years. With a reputation for being unbeatable, the athlete last performed in February 2020, when he defeated Dominick reyes in a confrontation with a controversial result.
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