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HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 08: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Jon Jones walks to his corner in between rounds against Dominick Reyes in their UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout during UFC 247 at Toyota Center on February 08, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 08: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Jon Jones walks to his corner in between rounds against Dominick Reyes in their UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout during UFC 247 at Toyota Center on February 08, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Many consider Jon Jones as the UFC G.O.A.T. After all, his fights were a spectacle to witness. His reign as the light heavyweight champion was like no other. However, after deciding to move up to the heavyweight division, he has been inactive for a long time.
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He last fought back in 2020. As a result, people have been waiting for his comeback. In a new tweet, the fighter wrote, “UFC 282.”
Many of his UFC fans got excited thinking that it could signify when he gets back. However, several people were also skeptical and thought it was his usual Twitter talk.
A Twitter user was tired of the fighter’s ‘all talk, no action.’
You've turned into a regular twitter user, you know that right? All talk no action.
We'd love to see you fight again, but come on man. This constant blue balling is pretty lame.
— MixedMartialAngst (@MMAngsty) August 19, 2022
A fight fan seemed annoyed with Jones. Many want to see Jones and Francis Ngannou face each other. However, as per rumors, ‘Bones’ may face Stipe Miocic for the interim heavyweight title.
Lmao this man been ducking Francis forever he finally makes his comeback after Francis gets hurt and is in a contract dispute 🙄 he’ll beat stipe when that’s not even the fight we’ve all been dying to see
— Spurs 2023 champs (@210RaisedMe) August 19, 2022
Yet another person had a similar opinion.
You're literally scared to fight Francis lmao 🤣.
— Justin Doh (@justinkidd14) August 19, 2022
A social media user was of the opinion that Ngannou would defeat Jones if they were to fight.
Frances slays you 1st round bony…
Inactivity makes you lose your MOJO— Manoj Kasotiya (@manoj_kasotiya) August 19, 2022
Several others were not convinced he would return at UFC 282.
Gona get canceled in 3,2,1………..
— danny lee (@dlee_907) August 19, 2022
Many fans might wait to see if Dana White or the UFC confirm the official contract/fight.
I will believe it when i see you in the octagon
— latpulldown (@latpulldown1) August 19, 2022
I’ll believe it when I see it pic.twitter.com/arq8NILE6D
— TheMMAPhantom (@TheMMAPhantom) August 19, 2022
It would also be fascinating to know whom he will face. As of now, fans are excited to see him either face Miocic or Ngannou.
Jon Jones: His fans are excited about his return
The fighter may have received a lot of skepticism surrounding his comeback. However, his hardcore fans couldn’t be any happier. Many want to see how the athlete performs in the heavyweight division against the deadliest of fighters.
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The fighter wants to absolutely dominate his opponents. As a result, it looks like his upcoming fights will be a pleasure for fans to watch.
My goal, my dream is to have my first heavyweight title fight look like my first light heavyweight title fight. Pure domination
— BONY (@JonnyBones) August 19, 2022
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The 35-year-old has faced some of the most vicious fighters. This includes Quinton Jackson, Chael Sonnen, Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, and several others. He had a strong hold over the light heavyweight title and vacated it post his fight against Dominick Reyes.
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HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 07: Jon Jones is interviewed by Joe Rogan during the UFC 247 ceremonial weigh-in at the Toyota Center on February 7, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Many would like to see if the American UFC fighter can show a similar level of dominance at heavyweight. Do you think he will succeed in doing so? Let us know in the comments below.
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