Jon Jones Vacates Belt; Moves up to Heavyweight

UFC fighter Jon "Bones" Jones

 

Jon Jones Vacates Belt; Moves up to Heavyweight
Feb 15, 2020; Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA; UFC fighter Jon Jones attends the light heavyweight bout between Jan Blachowicz (blue) and Corey Anderson (red) during UFC Fight Night at Santa Ana Star Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

 

The times, they are changin’ in the UFC.

Jon Jones, the very longtime UFC light heavyweight champion, has officially vacated his title. He will be moving up to heavyweight.

 

Stipe Miocic finished his trilogy with Daniel Cormier last weekend, with the latter retiring after a decision loss.

Dominick Reyes (who lost a controversial decision to Jones in February) and Jan Blachowicz will likely now fight for the vacant title at UFC 253.

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson will also likely be returning soon, and could also make things interesting.

 

 

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