JON JONES completed an incredible body transformation at the UFC 309 weigh-ins.
The former pound-for-pound king returns from an 18-month hiatus at Madison Square Garden early tomorrow morning to defend his heavyweight title.
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GETTYJon Jones returns to the octagon early on Sunday morning to make the first defence of his heavyweight title[/caption]
GETTYJones defends his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic in UFC 309’s main event[/caption]
GETTYJones weighed in at a whopping 248lbs for his heavyweight bow last March[/caption]
CHISANGA MALATAThe two-division champion looked lean and mean on the scales[/caption]
Jones, 37 will be welcomed back to the octagon by former two-time heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.
Tensions have slowly risen between the pair during fight week, with Jones snubbing Miocic’s offer of a handshake before their first face-off on Thursday.
Attention quickly turned to Friday morning’s early weigh-ins and how the pair will look on the scale.
And Jones looked lean and mean as he tipped the scales at 237.8lbs just minutes before the official weigh-in window ended.
The weigh-in completed an incredible body transformation for the mixed martial arts legend.
He weighed nearly a STONE heavier at 248lbs for his heavyweight bow with Ciryl Gane last year, which saw him claim the vacant 265lbs crown and become a two-division champion.
Jones was happy with his physique that historic night in Las Vegas but felt some of his size was unnecessary.
In an interview with The New York Post, he said: “Right now, I’m pretty light. I’m like 235lbs (16 stone and seven pounds).
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How to Watch UFC 309
The UFC makes it’s annual visit to New York City on November 16 for another blockbuster pay-per-view card.
UFC 309 will take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden, which provided some unforgettable moments since mixed martial arts was legalised in New York state in 2016.
Topping the bill at the ‘World’s Most Famous Arena’ is the eagerly-anticipated heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and former titleholder Stipe Miocic.
And in the co-main event of the evening, Michael Chandler will throw down with former lightweight champion and fellow fan favourite Charles Oliveira.
UFC 309 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated cards of what has been another massive year for MMA’s top promotion.
And fans in the UK and Ireland can watch all the action from what promises to be an incredible night at MSG live on TNT Sports Box Office.
The penultimate pay-per-view card of the year will be available to purchase for a mere £19.99.
UFC 309 will also be available to buy on Discovery+, EE TV, Prime Video, Virgin Media TV and Sky Sports.
And fight fans don’t need to subscribe to TNT Sports to buy the star-studded event.
Watch UFC 309: Jones v Miocic exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office from 1am on Saturday 16 November.
For more info visit: tntsports.co.uk/boxoffice
“I bulked up, I got really strong and I felt how I was going to feel.
“I got that data down on how I would feel and now, more than ever, I feel I don’t need all that size to win as a heavyweight.
“But I’m grateful for my decision.”
Watch UFC 309: Jones v Miocic exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office from 1am on Saturday 16 November.
For more info visit: tntsports.co.uk/boxoffice.