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Jon Jones leaks UFC 309 title fight with Stipe Miocic in November return: ‘Here I come, baby’

Related Topics: Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic, UFC, Ciryl Gane

Jon Jones has leaked his return to the Octagon overnight on his official social media, revealing he will take on former champion, Stipe Miocic in a rescheduled pairing atop UFC 309 on November 9. from Madison Square Garden – a year on from their failed title showdown.

Jones, the current heavyweight champion and former two-division gold holder, has been sidelined since March of last year, where he landed the vacant crown at the former weight class.

Jon Jones confirms verbal agreement in place to make UFC return I'll let Dana White announce the date
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Submitting former interim champion, Ciryl Gane with a dominant opening round guillotine choke, Rochester native, Jones was slated to headline UFC 285 in New York City against the returning former two-time heavyweight best, Miocic.