Published 15:24 IST, November 24th 2020

Jon Jones shows off new 240lbs physique amidst bulking up for UFC heavyweight debut

Jon Jones took to Instagram and shared some pictures where he can be seen showing off his new and incredible 240lbs physique ahead of his heavyweight debut.

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Jon Jones recently took to Instagram and shared some pictures where he can be seen showing off his new and incredible 240lbs physique ahead of his highly-anticipated UFC heavyweight debut. Jones, who currently looks at his physical peak shared post with caption: “240lbs never felt so good, should be ready in next few months”. He concluded statement by writing ‘#AndNew,’ hinting that he has his eyes set on prestigious heavyweight belt which is currently in hands of Stipe Miocic.

Jon Jones UFC fight: Celebrated fighter shows off new physique

Earlier, Jones was in talks to make his heavyweight debut against Francis Nganu, but that fight never materialised. He was n rumoured to trade hands with Stipe Miocic, but UFC President Dana White made it clear that Stipe Miocic will defend his title against Predator next. w, various reports claimed that Jon Jones could face winner of Stipe Miocic vs Francis Nganu, which is allegedly set for March 2021.

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Stipe Miocic and Francis Nganu have faced each or once in past at UFC 220, where Stipe Miocic retained his belt via unanimous decision (50–44, 50–44, 50–44). Jon Jones, on or hand, moved heavyweight division after vacating his light-heavyweight title earlier this year. His last fight was against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 where he won via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 49–46).

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Jon Jones UFC fight: Jones has interest in fighting Adesanya or Blachowicz

After Jon Jones vacated his light-heavyweight title, Jan Blachowicz won it by defeating Dominick Reyes at UFC 253. Pole is w scheduled to defend his title against middleweight king Israel Adesanya who’s Jon Jones’ arch-enemy. two have traded words on numerous occasions, even targeting ir rivals’ parents on an occasion or two.

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So, if somehow Adesanya defeats Blachowicz, he’ll be right on track for his predicted showdown with Jon Jones. However, is Bones ready to return to 205lb division to fight Last Stylebender? When asked about same on Twitter, pound-for-pound juggernaut made it clear that he’s focused on winning heavyweight belt. He claimed he has been in a host of super fights and a fight with Israel Adesanya or Jan Blachowicz “does thing for my legacy”.

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15:24 IST, November 24th 2020