Jon Jones announces UFC comeback with verbal agreement in place

After recovering from a devastating torn pectoral muscle that forced him to cancel his anticipated showdown with Stipe Miocic last year, Jon Jones is gearing up for his UFC return. The reigning heavyweight champion recently took to Twitter to announce that he has a date booked for his comeback, leaving it up to UFC President Dana White to make the official announcement.

Although Jones hinted at a potential fight with Miocic, no contracts have been issued yet, and the details are still being finalized. While Jones has entertained the idea of facing other opponents like Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall, all signs point to a rematch with Miocic as his next challenge.

With the UFC already planning upcoming pay-per-view events through the summer, it’s uncertain when Jones will make his return to the octagon. Given his star power in the United States, it’s unlikely that he will fight internationally in England or Australia. However, fans can expect a possible showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York or the year-end card in December.

As speculation mounts about Jones’ next opponent and the timing of his return, fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement from the UFC. After his impressive victory over Ciryl Gane to claim the heavyweight title, Jones is poised to make a triumphant return to the octagon and solidify his status as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history.