Jon Jones is one of the best fighters to ever touch the UFC. Overall, he is a legend who is considered to be one of the greatest talents ever. Unfortunately, positive drug tests and out-of-the-octagon issues have derailed his career a bit. He hasn’t fought in the UFC in a while, and fans are waiting for him to make his long-awaited return. It would have happened a lot sooner, however, various contract disputes with the UFC have put that on pause. Although, now, Jones is ready to make his big return at UFC 285 on March 4th.
Jones will be fighting against Cyril Gane, and it should be quite the matchup. Gane is one of the best in his division, and Jones is making a comeback effort. With all of this in mind, fans are expecting an instant classic between the two. Moreover, in an interview with TMZ, Jones praised Gane. “I got a huge, huge order ahead of me,” Jones said about Gane. In fact, he even called the fighter “one of the best talents the UFC has ever seen.”
Jon Jones Looks Ahead
In the very same interview, Jones spoke about his future and whom he would like to fight if he beats Gane. It seems like the answer to that question is very simple. He wants to battle it out with former heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic. This would be an amazing fight, and Jones knows it. “People consider him the greatest heavyweight of all time,” Jones said. “The opportunity to compete against such a man, I’d be honored. The opportunity to beat such a guy would be truly something special.”
This is a fight that would have UFC fans salivating. Of course, Dana White would have to make sure that the contracts are right to make it happen. Overall, White has been known for underpaying fighters. When you have two legends willing to go up against each other, you can’t be skipping out on paying them. For now, though, Jones will set his sights on Gane. Let us know who you think is going to come out victorious, down in the comments below.
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