Jon Jones has revealed the nerves of a UFC heavyweight move often gave him sleepless nights.
Jones, who is considered by many to be the greatest MMA fighter ever, faces Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 in March. The 35-year-old is making his return to the Octagon after nearly three years away from the sport, last competing when he defended his light-heavyweight title for the final time with a controversial decision win against Dominick Reyes in February 2020.
'Bones' first discussed a move to heavyweight almost a decade ago but has only properly dedicated himself to the division since beating Reyes. The UFC legend feels reinvigorated ahead of his debut in the weight class and admits he was getting lackadaisical in the last few fights of his light-heavyweight career.
