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Could Jon Jones Fight For UFC Heavyweight Gold In 2023?

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Could Jon Jones Fight For UFC Heavyweight Gold In 2023?

Jon Jones is set to return to the UFC this year. He wants to fight Francis Ngannou for the Heavyweight Championship.

Jon Jones relinquished his UFC 205-pound title after defeating Dominick Reyes back in February 2020. He hasn't fought in the octagon for 34 months. Jones is still under contract with the UFC. Since he vacated his 205 title, Jones has hinted that his goal is to step up to heavyweight and win UFC gold there. The 35-year-old hasn’t had a single fight up at heavyweight yet.

Jon Jones is considering a move to heavyweight. He looks in great shape in his recent Instagram post.

Jon Jones fights for UFC Heavyweight Gold in 2023.

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