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Jon Jones suffers pec injury in training
Jon Jones, renowned MMA fighter, has been forced to withdraw from his highly anticipated clash with Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 after sustaining a significant injury during training. The injury, a serious pectoral tear, requires surgery and will sideline Jones for approximately eight months.
Out of action since February 2020
This injury setback comes at a time when Jones has only fought once in the UFC since February 2020, adding to the frustration for both the fighter and fans eagerly awaiting his return to the octagon.
UFC boss Dana White confirms injury and surgery
UFC president Dana White confirmed the news, stating that Jones injured himself while wrestling and tore the tendon connecting his pec to the bone. The severity of the injury necessitates surgery, and Jones will need to undergo a lengthy recovery period of eight months.
UFC 295 undergoes changes
With Jones out of the picture, UFC 295 has undergone significant changes. The new main event will feature a light heavyweight clash between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. In addition, British fighter Tom Aspinall's heavyweight bout against Sergei Pavlovich has been moved up to the co-main event.
Potential future bout for Jones
Aspinall, who expressed his desire to face Jones for the title, now has an opportunity to solidify his position in the heavyweight division. The winner of his bout against Pavlovich will be crowned the new interim heavyweight champion, potentially setting up a future matchup against Jones upon his return next year.
"I’d be slightly disappointed [if he left]. But what matters to me is being heavyweight champ. I’m not bothered if it’s against Jon Jones, it would be nice and say I fought him. But I wouldn’t be too bothered, he can do what he wants," Aspinall stated.
