Jon Jones has expressed his desire to compete against the reigning heavyweight champion at the White House event scheduled for next July, stirring excitement ahead of UFC 318. This announcement comes amid anticipation surrounding Dustin Poirier’s final UFC fight against Max Holloway for the BMF title.
Reflecting on Dustin Poirier’s Career Before UFC 318
With UFC 318 approaching, the MMA community is reflecting on Dustin Poirier’s impressive professional journey. The upcoming fight marks the closing chapter of Poirier’s UFC tenure, as he faces Max Holloway in a highly anticipated main event. Analysts and fans alike are considering Poirier’s greatest moments and the legacy he will leave behind in mixed martial arts.
Panel Discussion Covers UFC 318 and Future Prospects
On a recent episode of the BTL show, hosts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew reviewed Poirier’s career and evaluated the full UFC 318 lineup. They also addressed Jon Jones’s ambition to challenge the heavyweight champ at the White House, alongside Conor McGregor’s announcement of reentering the testing pool with hopes of fighting on the same card. The conversation extended to emerging events like PFL Africa, expanding the MMA landscape.
What Fans Can Expect Going Forward
The conversations and developments outlined by MMA Fighting’s experts underscore a dynamic future for the sport. Jon Jones’s intent to headline a White House bout against the heavyweight champion could mark a historic moment, while Poirier’s farewell fight at UFC 318 adds emotional weight to the upcoming event. Fans can look forward to high-profile matchups and evolving competition in the months ahead.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What did Jon Jones test positive for?
A. The hearing showed that Jones tested positive for clomiphene and letrozole metabolites. These compounds were in Tadalafil, used for erectile dysfunction, which Jones admitted to using.
Q. Why did Jon Jones have surgery?
A. Neil S. ElAttrache in California is performing surgery to remove bone spurs from his left elbow. In October, Jones underwent surgery for a torn pectoral tendon, likely sidelining him until mid-2024. According to Jones, recovering from the bone spur surgery takes about 10 weeks, so it won’t change his current recovery timeline.