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Jon Jones has three possible opponents for UFC White House card, according to a retired MMA star
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Jon Jones could have several options on the table for the UFC White House event, says a former fighter.

The legend left fans bitterly disappointed when he retired and vacated his heavyweight title rather than face Tom Aspinall.

Now, Jones is flirting with the idea of a comeback.

And a retired heavyweight believes he knows the perfect opponents.

Brendan Schaub names three potential Jon Jones opponents

Brendan Schaub believes there’s a very good chance Jon Jones fights on the UFC White House card.

And he believes there are three power punchers in line to get the opportunity to face him.

In an episode of The Fighter and the Kid, he said: “I think you could see Jon vs Francis [Ngannou].

“I think you’re going to get something crazy. Jon vs Alex Pereira, Jon vs Tom Aspinall.”

Chael Sonnen names shock fighter as ‘the hardest stylistic matchup’ for Jon Jones

There’s no doubt fans would tune in to watch Jones vs Aspinall, Ngannou or Pereira.

However, there’s another matchup Chael Sonnen wants to see.

‘The American Gangster’ is adamant that this heavyweight would provide a very tough test for his countryman.

Speaking honestly, Sonnen named a surprise fighter as the toughest opponent for Jones.

This article first appeared on Bloody Elbow and was syndicated with permission.

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