Dana White confirms Jon Jones-Stipe Miocic fight location

Following the exciting night of knockouts and close fights at UFC St. Louis, Dana White addressed the media in his post-fight press conference and acknowledged that the event was the highest-ever gate for a Fight Night card. Among other questions, including an indication to the gate numbers for the upcoming Conor McGregor fight, White shared some brief comments and updates for where they are in finalizing Jon Jones’ return to the octagon. Check out our UFC news for more breaking content and fight updates!

Jon Jones was set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time at UFC 295 against arguable heavyweight G.O.A.T. and former champion Stipe Miocic. In the lead-up to the fight, Jones tore his pectoral tendon while wrestling in practice and the lengthy recovery has put a hold on the heavyweight division.

When and who will Jon Jones fight?

It’s still unclear when Jon Jones will defend his new belt for the first time, but Dana White has confirmed that the fight will be rebooked for sometime in 2024. As for an opponent, Jon Jones has made it clear several times that Stipe Miocic is the one opponent he wants to face for his title. Dana White confirmed that Jones’ wishes would be granted, seeing it as the only fight that makes sense for Jones at this point.

When given the proposition, Stipe Miocic has also been vocal about accepting the challenge and stepping up as the man to potentially dethrone Jones and regain the title for his own legacy. At the end of the day, this really is a legacy fight for both men and in terms of getting one more in before either of them hang the gloves up, this would be the perfect way to go out for either fighter.

When asked about Jones’ future opponent, White confirmed “It’s Stipe…[Jones] knows he’s fighting Stipe.”