Jon Jones is simply weeks away from stepping again into the octagon.
On Monday, the UFC launched an official promo video for Jones’ return, which takes place at UFC 285 on March 4. In the primary occasion, Jones makes his heavyweight debut towards Ciryl Gane with a vacant title on the road.
Watch the video above.
Jones has not fought since a profitable title protection towards Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in February 2020. The 2-time undisputed mild heavyweight champion has been stored out of motion by outside-of-the-cage authorized troubles, a contract dispute with the UFC, and the changes required to transition to a brand new weight class.
The promo revolves across the query of how Jones, extensively thought to be one of many best fighters of all time, will carry out at heavyweight following such an extended layoff. It additionally options Gane and the co-main occasion flyweight title bout between pound-for-pound queen Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso.
UFC 285 takes place March 4 at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas and airs completely on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
