Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones claims he not too long ago turned down the possibility to most important occasion UFC 300.
With simply ver two months till the upcoming 300 card in April, the UFC are nonetheless but to announce the primary occasion and appear to be scrambling to discover a reserving. When taking a look at what matchups could be accessible, and Dana White confirming Conor McGregor will struggle afterward this yr, the UFC are working out of viable matchups.
The UFC have already introduced some good fights, but they are missing the marquee matchup of which was alluded to.
Jon Jones confirms Hunter Campbell approached him to headline UFC 300
As time goes on, it appears increasingly that the UFC are determined to tug one thing collectively. Jones confirmed that he was not too long ago approached in hopes of constructing him the primary occasion, however mentioned he needed to flip it down as he wouldn’t be prepared in time after struggling in damage final yr.
“I bought a name from Hunter Campbell, one of many head attorneys of the UFC, asking me, he mentioned, ‘Jon I do know it’s solely 9 weeks away but when there’s any likelihood that you simply’re feeling as much as it, it’d be superior information for the group that you simply’re coming again and headlining one of many greatest occasions ever.’” Jones advised Submission Radio. (H/T MMA Perception)
“As honoured as I’m for the chance, I simply don’t assume I’ll be prepared. I simply don’t. I’m getting up there in age and I solely have a number of extra occasions left, and I need to give these occasions my all and ensure I come again 100%.”
Jon Jones is anticipated to return later this yr and can tackle Stipe Miocic after the struggle was cancelled final yr.
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