Dana White Confirms Rebooking of Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Fight

UFC president Dana White has confirmed the rebooking of the highly anticipated fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic for 2024. Get all the details and updates on this legacy fight.

UFC president Dana White has officially announced that the highly anticipated fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will be rebooked for 2024. The original matchup was set to take place at UFC 295 for the heavyweight title, but Jones had to withdraw due to a pectoral injury sustained during training. As a result, Tom Aspinall vs Sergei Pavlovich for the interim heavyweight belt will now serve as the co-main event at UFC 295.

White made the announcement during the UFC 294 press conference held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 19, 2023. He referred to the Jones vs Miocic fight as a "legacy fight" and expressed his excitement for it to happen next year.

Miocic, who is considered the best heavyweight in UFC history, was not initially mentioned when Jones withdrew. However, White clarified that Miocic has his sights set on facing Jones and that it would be disrespectful to ask him to fight for an interim title. He emphasized the significance of the matchup, stating that it involves two of the biggest legends in the sport.

White also expressed his hope that the winner of the Jones vs Miocic fight will go on to defend the undisputed title against the winner of Aspinall vs Pavlovich. He emphasized the importance of proving oneself as the true champion.

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