UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has fans concerned after posting a troubling series of now-deleted tweets. Jones, 36, is known for his social media exploits, and his latest outburst has left the MMA community puzzled.
The former light heavyweight champion is expected to defend his title against Stipe Miocic on the November pay-per-view card during the UFC’s return to MSG. However, his recent tweets do not instill much confidence in fans.
Jones revealed that he had a concerning incident at the Las Vegas airport, stating, “Getting half my finger cut off at Las Vegas airport.” This tweet, along with others, has been deleted, leaving fans to speculate about the extent of his injury.
This is not the first time Jones has caused concern with his social media activity. The MMA world has witnessed his erratic behavior, including thoughts of retirement after a single title defense and a big payout.
Veteran commentator Jon Anik expressed his hope for a way forward to expedite the state of the heavyweight division. Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall was eager to unify his belt with Jones, but the opportunity has been delayed.
Aspinall is set to run things back with Curtis Blaydes in the July 27 pay-per-view in Manchester. The Englishman had high hopes of facing Jones, but now he must defend his interim belt instead.
The heavyweight division has been in disarray with Jones’ absence, and his recent tweets have only added to the uncertainty. Miocic, the most experienced contender in the bracket, remains the most tempered component in this situation.
Jones’ only heavyweight appearance to date was his quick submission of Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. If he defeats Miocic, the conversation around his legacy will continue to evolve. However, a loss to Miocic could propel the veteran fighter closer to the all-time greatest conversation.
Jones appears to have all his digits in recent fan pictures.
As the MMA community awaits the official confirmation of the Jones-Miocic matchup, fans can only hope that Jones’ recent concerns are resolved, and he can return to the Octagon with a clear mind and body.
