Jon Jones is ready to delay his UFC heavyweight debut until September in order to face rival Stipe Miocic.
The UFC star has not fought since defeating Dominick Reyes in February 2020. Jones looked set to meet Miocic during International Fight Week in July when he plans to make a switch to the heavyweight division in a bid to become two-weight champion.
However Jones has confirmed on social media that plans have changed, tweeting: "Stipe is saying that he will be at his absolute peak in September. I’m disappointed but patient, I want the heavyweight GOAT at his absolute best. I’ll wait until September. No excuses."
