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Jon Jones Reacts To Alexander Gustafsson's Jump To UFC Heavyweight Division

Jon Jones Reacts To Alexander Gustafsson's Jump To UFC Heavyweight Division

Jones has messaged his former opponent ahead of his heavyweight debut at UFC Fight Island 4.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Jon Jones has appeared to tease another showdown with Alexander Gustafsson following the Swede's move to the UFC heavyweight division.

Gustafsson makes his highly-anticipated UFC comeback tonight when he faces Fabricio Werdum at UFC Fight Island 4 on Yas Island.

The 33-year-old will be making his heavyweight debut against the division's former champion.

And ahead of stepping back into the famed Octagon, Jones has messaged his former foe.

On Instagram, the American wrote: "Looks like the battle continues."

The UFC star, who still holds the light-heavyweight title, was in talks to fight heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou before failing to strike a deal with Dana White.

But could Gustafsson's move to the heavyweight division spark Jones' jump to the weight?

'Bones' boasts two victories over Gustafsson at light-heavyweight. He defended his title in a 'Fight of the Year' battle at UFC 165 in September 2013, then stopped him at UFC 232 in December 2018.

Gustafsson has competed three times for the UFC light-heavyweight title and fallen short in all his championship attempts with Daniel Cormier inflicting the other defeat.

He hasn't fought since his stoppage defeat to Anthony Smith in June 2019.

Image: PA
Image: PA

'The Mauler' wants to be active after ending his short retirement.

"I want to be active, I'm here to stay," He said. "I'm not going anywhere so let's see what happens."

The former UFC light-heavyweight challenger looks big and strong at his new weight, tipping the scales at 240lbs during the weigh-ins.

Will Jones and Gustafsson meet for a third time? Watch this space.

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Topics: Jon Jones, UFC News, Fight News, UFC, Alexander Gustafsson

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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