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Will Jon Jones return in April at MSG? Daniel Cormier: It's 'my decision as the champion'

The ball is in the current champion's court.

Jon Jones' manager Malki Kawa told Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour that Jones wants a title shot against Daniel Cormier on April 23 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Cormier said on The MMA Hour that he'll consider that date and venue, but ultimately he'll be the one making the decisions as to when and where the fight happens.

"I've given [the UFC] a couple dates I'd be willing to look at," Cormier said. "Maybe you guys will know something soon.