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Ben Davies

Jon Jones admits mistake with first fight name - "What the hell was I thinking?"

Jon Jones has mocked his original fighting nickname "Sexual Chocolate' ahead of his highly-anticipated UFC return.

The UFC superstar will return this weekend for the first time since beating Dominick Reyes in 2020 when he takes on Cyril Gane for the heavyweight title in Las Vegas at UFC 285. It will be the 35-year-old's first outing in a new division since making the switch from light-heavyweight where he previously reigned as champion prior to piling on the pounds.

Jones' nickname 'Bones' is one of the most high-profile on the roster, with his fighting ability making him arguably the greatest fighter ever to grace the octagon. However the title challenger has revealed his fanbase would not have appreciated hearing his original nickname before a fight.

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