Jon Jones Injury Update: UFC Champ Takes a “Step Back” From Fighting Stipe Miocic

The heavyweight division is in a bit of a puzzle at the moment. Tom Aspinall is holding the interim championship, Stipe Miocic is on a title run, and there’s no clear indication of Jon Jones making a return anytime soon. Adding to the mix, the light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, is eyeing the heavyweight division with a hunger. Now everything depends on Jones but where is he?

To give you a ride down memory lane: Jones was supposed to defend his heavyweight title against Miocic at UFC 295 but he was injured just before the match and Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich had to step in to save the day. Jones sustained a horrible pec tear and his return was uncertain, however seems like “Bones” has finally given an update on his injury.

Jon Jones’s massive update on his comeback

The heavyweight champ is undergoing rehabilitation to fight again after his pec injury. There has been silence about Jone’s injury, however, the fighter has come forward to provide an update about his injury. “Bones” took to his Instagram handle to add a story where he said that he is undergoing surgery in California.

“I’m back out here in California with Dr. Neil S. ElAttrache. So, this time, instead of a pec repair, we are working on my left elbow. I’m actually about 1 hour off the table; we had a 2-hour surgery” Jones explained that he is undergoing a bone spur operation as well which will carry on for the next 10 weeks. “Good news is that it’s about a 10-week healing process, and I’m out for months because of this pec surgery. So, I thought I would kill two birds and get this elbow taken care of once and for all” said Jones on his Instagram story.

Down in the conversation, Jones thanked the fans for waiting for him to come back. “I appreciate all the support you’ve shown. By the way, back in the sling but still on this recovery training. I appreciate your love, and your support, and I will be back.”

Tom Aspinall seems to have ͏unwavering͏ patience when it comes ͏to ste͏pping into the octagon with Jon Jones. The UFC heavyweight titleholder appears to be in no rush, willing to bide his time indefinitely for a showdown with Jones.

Tom Aspinall playfully ages while waiting for Jones

Dana White, the Chief Executive Officer of the UFC, has unequivocally conveyed that the impending confrontation involving Jones and Miocic will be rescheduled once Jones attains the requisite fitness for battle. This firm standpoint implies that Tom Aspinall’s recent endeavors to advocate for a showdown with either of these pugilists are likely to evade substantial recognition.

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In a lighthearted TikTok video ͏shared on Monday, Aspinall took a humor͏ous approach expressing his eagerness for a match with Jones. Using a filter, he playfully aged͏ himself in the video, highli͏ghting the passing decades while waiting for the opportunity ͏to step into the ring with Jon͏es.

Aspinall currently holds the top spot in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings as the No. 1 heavyweight. However, it seems like he won’t be given the opportunity to secure that position on the UFC’s list shortly. The comeback of Jones seems to be uncertain now and seems like Miocic will be the first one to get the title shot. What’s your opinion on the fate of the heavyweight division?

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