Jon Jones’ return to the Octagon was confirmed this past weekend after the UFC announced more details for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden.
It has been clear for a long time now that “Bones” would be defending his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic after their fight at UFC 295 was postponed due to a long-term injury.
They are once again booked to headline MSG in November and though this match-up taking place on this card has been known but not made official, there is one other big question hanging over this fight.
Many expected that at UFC 295 last year, there was a strong possibility that both Jones and Miocic would retire after meeting each other inside the Octagon for the first time.
Despite Dana White’s wishes, that still looks to be on the cards.
Jon Jones Says That UFC 309 Will Be ‘More Than Likely’ His Last Dance
There has been a lot of debate about Jones returning to defend his heavyweight title against Miocic.
Most of this has revolved around interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who believes that he should be getting the opportunity to unify the belts later this year.
Jones has made it pretty clear that this fight against the surging Brit isn’t a priority for him and he doubled down on that in a recent interview.
As the consensus greatest of all time was leaving the Sphere after being in attendance at UFC 306 this past weekend, he was stopped and asked about how he’s feeling before returning from another long lay-off.
The heavyweight champ told Clocked N’ Loaded that he’s raring to go.
“I feel great, yeah, I feel really, really good. I’m about 250 pounds, lean and strong.”
Jones was also asked whether he thinks that this will be the final fight of what will potentially end as a 30-fight career following his first heavyweight title defense.
Though the writing has been on the wall regarding the status of his career after UFC 309, he personally confirmed that this is looking like his last ride.
“This is gonna be the last time. Gonna be the last time. More than likely.”
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