When Daniel Cormier made short work of Stipe Miocic to win the UFC heavyweight world title, in last month’s UFC 226 main event, it had to give Jon Jones confidence.
For years now Jones has been toying with the idea of moving up in weight to challenge for the UFC’s heavyweight title. He likely would have done so too, had he not been plagued with suspensions in the latter part of his career.
Now though, seemingly getting ready for a return to UFC action in the near future, Jones has been putting on size, and the subject of moving up in weight keeps coming up.
Here’s the latest:
Somebody getting ready for heavy weight!!??
— Ladarrius Robinson (@DarriusLNDCEO) August 15, 2018
You calling me big boned? ? https://t.co/E0MZ3s5y5u
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 15, 2018