BREAKING: Jon Jones discloses "likely" date for Stipe Miocic fight

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic's heavyweight title clash appears to be coming closer to being a sealed deal real fast.

Miocic had previously mentioned that the fight could come to fruition at UFC 290 on July 8 during International Fight Week. 'Bones' also recently claimed to have been offered a date for his first heavyweight title defense.

According to Jones, UFC 290 is a 'more than likely' date for his clash against the former heavyweight champ. However, the 35-year-old was admittedly surprised by how quickly the date was offered to him.

Responding to a fan's query about the July 8 date, 'Bones' wrote on Twitter:

"More than likely, felt like that was kind of sprung on me. Need to talk with my team/UFC and come up with a plan."

More than likely, felt like that was kind of sprung on me. Need to talk with my team/UFC and come up with a plan. twitter.com/arpazon/status…

Jon Jones returned to the octagon after a three-year hiatus at UFC 285 last weekend, taking on Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title. The former light-heavyweight champ shut down all talk of ring rust with a dominant first-round submission win.

"Y'all want to see me beat up Stipe?"

Jon Jones called out Miocic after becoming heavyweight champion 👀 #UFC285 https://t.co/rbocduGATD

Jones then proceeded to call out Stipe Miocic, who was present cageside. The former champ hasn't fought since losing his heavyweight strap to Francis Ngannou in 2021 via a brutal knockout loss.