LAS VEGAS – Jon Jones has no doubt he’s going to claim the vacant heavyweight title in his long-awaited octagon return at UFC 285 on Saturday. It’s just a matter of how.
Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) will return to the octagon after more than three years when he meets Ciryl Gane (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in a matchup to crown a new champion in the aftermath of Francis Ngannou’s departure from the company. The fight takes place at T-Mobile Arena and airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+.
There are many uncertainties about “Bones” given his 37-month break between fights, as well as his change of weight class, and the fact he’s now 35. His comeback is clouded by mystery, and Jones said he’s ready to show the world what this current version of him is all about.
