Dana White eyeing Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for this summer

UFC president Dana White is hoping former gentle heavyweight champion Jon Jones returns this summer season towards former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.

“I used to be simply telling anyone the opposite day, our lineup for this summer season is unbelievable,” White instructed TMZ Sports. “I’m hoping that Jon Jones goes to be part of that lineup this summer season.”

“Stipe is sensible,” White stated when requested who Jone’s opponent would really like be.

Jones final fought in February 2020, defeating Dominick Reyes by unanimous resolution at UFC 247. With the win, Jones set the UFC document to most wins in title fights with 14. He relinquished the 205-pound championship in August 2020 after a contract dispute with the combat promotion.

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In his time away from combating, Jones has acknowledged his intentions of going as much as the heavyweight division and he’s been placing on mass.

Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is sidelined recovering from knee surgical procedure. He fought his final combat underneath contract in January at UFC 270 and hasn’t reached a brand new deal. In his absence, the combat promotion will possible put collectively an interim title combat.

Miocic hasn’t fought since dropping the belt to Ngannou in March 2021. He’s presently ranked No. 2 within the division.