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The UFC legend Jon Jones is ready to step into the octagon again! The news must be music to all the UFC fans, as the king of the ring returns in full health and form. Even though the fighter has been the former Light Heavyweight champion of UFC twice, he was looking forward to moving up to the ladder. This dream of Jones has now been fulfilled as, upon his return and onwards, he will be competing in the Heavyweight division. The date of his next fight and the opponent, both have been confirmed. Along with this, UFC president Dana White also shared mesmerizing news with UFC lovers.

 

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White revealed in a public interaction that ‘Bones’ has signed a big 8-fight deal with UFC. This will enable the fans to see the New Yorker dominating the octagon yet again for a long while. Although the news is not less than any treat for fans, people still have clashing opinions on the return. Moreover, the clash of opinions is on the fact whether Jones will be able to stand 8 more fights considering his age.

Jon Jones is blessed with an array of supportive fans

A reporter at UFC Vegas 67 post-fight press conference, asked White to confirm the rumors, “he (Jon Jones) was kinda looking for a new contract as well… Did he get a new contract, or is he getting the same one?Dana White replied to him by saying, “Jones signed a new 8-fight deal.”

 

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This video sent all the fans into a frenzy. The lovers of the league couldn’t stop their hands from typing out a heartfelt response.

A hopeful message from a die-hard Jones fan to the world, “Bros fighting for 32 more years boys.”

Some people are also a little hopeless about the situation, “The man is not fighting 8 fights ain’t no way.”

This cannot be more true, “UFC just keeps boomin.”

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A hilarious comment indeed, “Is he drinking prime?

We surely hope to see this mode of ‘Bones’, “The goat is back to become double champ.”

Somebody finally gave an answer to all the pessimists in the comment section, “Don’t know why 8 fights is so unreasonable tho, Glover Teixeira is 43 fighting for the LHW strap!

Let’s not forget that it is Jon Jones after all, “And he’s gonna go 8-0.”

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Looks like we are standing in a historic era, “If he wins the belt and makes even just 1 defense, no one will ever come close to his legacy.

Will Jones own the Heavyweight division?

The twice-Light Heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, has now decided to move up the ladder and claim another division as his territory. Jones is now confirmed to be fighting Ciryl Gane in the title bout as Francis Ngannou is forced to vacate his title. The 35-year-old king hasn’t fought since 2020. Since his last fight, though, Jones has not stopped training.

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Fans can expect the fighter to return in his original form and spirit. Let’s hope for yet another iconic era in the history of UFC where Jones claims his spot on the top of the ladder.