It’s Been 10 Years and Jon Jones Still Has Not Fulfilled His Promise

By: Alok Nayak Image Credit: UFC

[{"selector":"#anim-9b2a14e7-16cf-4821-9a7e-5b0eaff155f0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(17.310211883205863%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Fans are eagerly waiting for the return of former UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones after his long layoff.

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[{"selector":"#anim-ccd871f1-fd04-41ad-a186-4252b5fd4533","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5811fb8e-fad8-44b9-af1f-d7079d91c0a1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 67.53287%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-213026c1-dfba-4171-840c-28cd67e27ad5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-42dcb769-2b53-423b-8ae3-8656a63cd884 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(17.165356553639285%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Jon Jones has put a lot of effort since his last fight to put on size for his heavyweight debut. However, many fans are tired of waiting for Jones' heavyweight debut.

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It’s Been 10 Years and Jon Jones Still Has Not Fulfilled His Promise

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