Former undisputed light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones has come out to publicly respond to a series of rumors circulating on social media about his possible return to the octagon in 2026, either in his old division or moving to heavyweight. In a recent interview, Jones stated that he feels physically in better shape than ever after several months focused on his fitness work and that his heart still belongs to the sport, although he did not want to confirm a specific date or opponent.
Rumors about his return intensified after several sources close to the UFC indicated that the organization has been testing possible scenarios in which Jones could return, including heavyweight matchups against names like Ciryl Gane or even a clash against the undisputed champion. Jones, for his part, said that he takes every year as an opportunity and that he does not rule out "making noise" again if the conditions are right.