UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is expected to return to action in November at Madison Square Garden against former two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic.  

Jones captured the heavyweight title at UFC 295 in March 2023 by making quick work of former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane.  Heading into the fight, Jones had been out of action for more than three years, and he hasn’t fought since.  

While preparing to face Miocic at UFC at UFC 295 last November, Jones tore a pectoral tendon that effectively put the heavyweight division in limbo.  The fight promotion opted to rebook the match upon Jones’ return.  

Former two-division champion Daniel Cormier has fought Jones twice and Miocic three times.  Extremely familiar with both men, Cormier warned Jones about overlooking Miocic.

“If I’m Jones, I’m definitely fighting Stipe Miocic for 15 million dollars,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel.  “He said Stipe is old.  It sounds like Jon Jones is wanting to fight the highest grossing fight with the least amount of risk.

“I will warn you this, don’t overlook Stipe Moicic,” Cormier continued.  “He is a f**king killer, and if you overlook him he will put you out.  He’s just that good.  42, 35, 31, 38, it don’t matter.  Miocic is going to show up.”

In Jones’ absence, Tom Aspinall was crowned the interim heavyweight champion.  He’s booked to defend the interim belt against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 on July 27.     

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