Jon Jones will soon be back in the Octagon.
On Monday, the UFC released an official promo video for Jones’ return, which takes place at UFC 285 on March 4. Jones will make his debut as a heavyweight against Ciryl Gane, with an vacant title at stake.
Watch the video.
Since his successful defense of the title against Dominick Remey at UFC 247, Jones hasn’t fought. The two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion has been kept out of action by outside-of-the-cage legal troubles, a contract dispute with the UFC, and the adjustments required to transition to a new weight class.
The promo revolves around the question of how Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time, will perform at heavyweight following such a long layoff. It also features Gane and the co-main event flyweight title bout between pound-for-pound queen Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso.
UFC 285 takes place March 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and airs exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/13/23597516/ufc-285-promo-released-featuring-return-of-jon-jones?rand=96749
