UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones introduced he’ll endure surgical procedure on Friday to restore a torn pectoral tendon he suffered throughout his combat in opposition to Stipe Miocic within the UFC 295 headliner.
From there, Jones stated he’ll endure “a number of months” of bodily remedy to restore the damage, however plans to “get again to work as quickly as potential.”
Jones needed to withdraw from the combat, which was the primary protection of the title he had claimed after Francis Ngannou left the promotion and was stripped of the belt, in Los Angeles to endure medical therapy advisable by the UFC. He apologized to the followers and Miocic for what occurred.
“Clearly it is a very unhappy scenario and really upsetting,” Jones stated. “However I have been via so much in life, and accidents are a part of being an athlete. I wish to thank the UFC for introducing me to among the best medical doctors on this nation.
“I needed to thank Stipe Miocic for all of the work he is put in. I additionally wish to make an apology to Stipe and his group. Like I stated, this comes with the territory.”
Earlier this week, Jones posted one other video that seems to indicate the wrestling damage, throughout which he might be heard screaming in ache. UFC CEO Dana White introduced on Tuesday Jones’ damage and the heavyweight co-headliner will likely be swapped between prime contenders Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovic for the interim title. UFC 294 is at the moment centered round a lightweight heavyweight title combat between Jiri Prochaska and Alex Pereira.
White expects Jones to take eight months to get better from his damage. If the champion is wholesome, the combat with Miocic is predicted to be rescheduled.
Aspinall stated Wednesday. MMA hour The UFC had anticipated Jones and Miocic to each retire after their combat at UFC 295 and face Pavlovic for the vacant title.
It is unclear how Jones’ damage modified his profession schedule, however for now he’ll wrestle.
“I feel it may be Stipe and me at a later date. That is my plan,” Jones stated. “I hope the opposite stalwarts, Aspinal and Sergei, placed on an incredible present for you guys. I would even go see the occasion. However I like you guys, and Your son Jon Jones is doing properly.”
Jones’ full video is under.
