All however set to make his return later this 12 months at UFC 309, heavyweight champion, Jon Jones is ramping up his coaching – posting footage of himself bike driving and blasting by means of heavy squats forward of his battle with former champion, Stipe Miocic.
Jones, a former two-time undisputed mild heavyweight titleholder, managed to mint himself because the undisputed heavyweight champion again in March of final 12 months at UFC 285, submitting French contender, Ciryl Gane in a vacant title battle.
And slated to return final November on the promotion’s annual Madison Sq. Backyard card, Jones was pressured from a title protection towards Ohio veteran, Miocic – struggling a pectoral tendon within the weeks earlier than the headliner at UFC 295.
Nevertheless, recovering from his damage setback following a surgical process, Rochester native Jones has confirmed he’s plotting a return at UFC 309 later this 12 months in New York, remaining steadfast on a clash with the above-mentioned, Miocic.
“November ninth Madison Sq. Backyard, I do know it looks as if a dream nevertheless it’s taking place,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account.
Jon Jones reveals off new coaching footage
And on his official Instagram account, former pound-for-pound primary, Jones posted new coaching footage as he plots his comeback at a primary Madison Sq. Backyard outing for himself – which included an enormous stack of weighed squats.
“At the moment we labored on the highest a part of my squat,” Jon Jones posted. “I completed up at 525 kilos for a set of three. It’s superior to really feel my power coming again, whereas shredding kilos on the similar time. I bought 18 weeks and three days to enhance, and that’s precisely what I’m going to do.”
“Progress equals happiness, sacrifice at this time, smile tomorrow,” Jon Jones continued. “FInd your private love for self enchancment. That’s a @youngla t-shirt by the way in which.”
Are you excited to see Jon Jones’ return to the Octagon later this 12 months?
