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    Jon Jones to make comeback in UFC 285, but it won't be against Ngannou

    Jones to fight Ciryl Gane on March 4 as Ngannou declines chance
    Jan 15, 2023
    PHOTO: AP

    LAS VEGAS — UFC 285 got a major boost when UFC President Dana White announced Jon Jones will fight for the heavyweight title on March 4 against Ciryl Gane at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

    Jones (26-1) will make his first appearance since February 2020 when he beat Dominick Reyes to retain his light heavyweight championship. He then vacated the title in hopes of getting a shot at the heavyweight belt.

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      White said he offered former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou the richest deal for a heavyweight in UFC history to fight Jones, but he turned it down. So White turned to Gane (11-1).

      “Many believe, including me, (Jones is) the best of all time," White said. "Jon Jones has been ready, willing and able to fight anybody. He didn't care who it was.”

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