UFC Champion Jon Jones planning to fight three times in 2019

After a successful return to the Octagon this past weekend at UFC 232 against Alexander Gustafsson, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is planning to fight three times in 2019.

In a lengthy social media post he uploaded on Tuesday, Jones outlined his plans to “leave zero doubt of his dominance as a champion” this year inside the Octagon.

“In the past I would fight then shut everything down while I filled my schedule with partying and nonsense, but in the aftermath of reclaiming my belt the only thing I want to do is get back in there. I want to step back into the cage and continue to prove why I’m the best light heavyweight in the world.” (Transcription via MMA Fighting)

Jones (23-1, 1 NC) was stripped of his 205-pound title after testing positive for turinabol following his second win over Daniel Cormier in July 2017. The 31-year-old also tested positive for a trace of the substance prior to his rematch with Gustafsson last weekend, but USADA did not constitute it as a violation.

“I’m mapping out the year ahead and I’m absolutely going to kick the sh-t out of 2019. I want to fight 3 times this year and leave zero doubt of my dominance as a champion. I’m going to do this because that’s what my passion dictates, but it’s also what you fans deserve.”

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