LAS VEGAS – Jon Jones sits atop the heavyweight throne in the UFC, and his next test might be the most prolific of his career.
Following UFC 285 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, UFC president Dana White said Jones will face all-time heavyweight great Stipe Miocic in his first title defense as heavyweight champion.
Moving up a weight class after three years out of action, Jones (27-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) had been overlooked by some prior to quick dispatching of Ciryl Gane (11-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) by submission. Not many knew what to expect from a fighter making a transition after so much time away.
