Jon Jones could become undefeated and get his UFC loss overturned ahead of UFC 309 as he is backed by CSAC Director
With Jon Jonesâ UFC return just over a week away, the consensus greatest fighter of all time could get a big boost as his lone UFC loss could be overturned.
This past weekendâs event in Edmonton marked the first since the UFC announced new rule changes earlier this year.
The new rules that came into effect on November 1st include the removal of the 12-6 downward elbow rule, as well as unifying what deems an opponent as âdownedâ.
Of course, Jon Jonesâ lone MMA loss came as a disqualification when he used the 12-6 elbow technique to open up Matt Hamill in 2009.
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesJon Jonesâ lone UFC loss could be overturned ahead of UFC 309 comebackWith âBonesâ scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon on November 16 at UFC 309, when he takes on Stipe Miocic, the rule change has come at a perfect time.
Not only that but the heavyweight champion could be given a big boost, as the Director of the California State Athletic Commission, Andy Foster, has backed the overturning of Jonesâ lone loss.
For several years, UFC CEO Dana White has claimed that he has fought tooth and nail to get Jonesâ loss overturned, blaming it on former referee, Steve Mazzagatti.
âThe rule is what it was then, itâs different now,â Foster said on The Ariel Helwani Show.
âIt would be hard to go back. Iâd actually be supportive of getting rid of that but itâs not my decision. I didnât like the way it was enforced back then, but thatâs 14 years ago.
âAt the time, I thought there were other ways you could handle that situation rather than flat-out giving the guy a loss. Disqualification should be the last resort a referee goes to,â Foster continued.
JONES RESPONDS: Jon Jones issues hilarious response after NBA superstar claimed he could beat âBonesâ in an MMA fightJon Jones âfeeling more alive than everâ as he sends heartfelt messageAlthough the former UFC light heavyweight champion and current heavyweight champion hasnât officially confirmed he will retire after his UFC 309 fight, he has heavily hinted at it.
Current interim champion, Tom Aspinall, remains hopeful that the 37-year-old will decide to stick around, however, all things are pointing to both Jones and Miocic retiring following their upcoming fight.
Ahead of what is potentially his final fight inside the UFC Octagon, Jones has admitted that he is feeling âmore alive than everâ, despite his age.
âI feel more alive than ever right now. Even after all these years, the flood of emotions I experience after finishing another training camp, right before a fight, still amazes me. The energy, the anticipation â itâs overwhelming but also incredibly fulfilling,â Jones stated in a post on Instagram.
âMore than anything, Iâm grateful. Grateful to everyone whoâs put their time and effort into this journey. We are better together, and Iâm so blessed to have one of the strongest teams in Mixed Martial Arts history.
âI canât wait to step out there and make you all proud once again. Itâs almost time,â Jones finished.
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