Jon Jones backs UFC to return to heavyweight title against Stipe Mocic

HENRY CEJUDO supports Jon Jones' UFC return to the interim heavyweight title, against Stipe Miocic.

Jones has been in the Octagon since February 2020, when he defeated Dominick Reyes. He then vacated his light-heavyweight belt shortly thereafter.

Since his return, the American has been training to make his heavyweight debut.

Francis Ngannou (35), the current champion, is currently out of action and has yet to sign a contract extension.

This means Jones, 34 years old, could be able to fight former belt holder Miocic (39), in an interim title bout.

Cejudo, 35 years old, said to The Schmo that "that's the fight" This is where Jon's creativity will be revealed.

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"If you really think about it, I don't see Stipe as having insane knockout power. His greatest gift is, I believe, his endurance.

"Jon Jones needed this time to clear his head, let his body heal, and to enjoy his family.

"He needed all of this, I wouldn’t be mad if it he takes another one because he’s done so much.

"He reached a point in his life where he was so skilled that people began to learn from him."

Jones is currently training with Cejudo, a former Olympic gold medallist.

He was still considered the UFC's best fighter pound-for pound, with the addition of a second title.

Cejudo stated: "Whether you love or hate Jon Jones, he is the greatest person of all time.

"He will cement that even further when he wins his heavyweight title.

Jon Jones is an expert at winning, but he can't be stopped by a man who takes chances. This is the only way to defeat him.

He's the best competitor in the UFC right now, pound for pound.