Jon Jones is hinting at a potential UFC return while serving as the main training partner for Gable Steveson ahead of the Olympic gold medalist’s debut.
Jones has been helping prepare Steveson for a crossover heavyweight bout at UFC 329 next month, working closely with him throughout this training camp. The former two-division UFC champion has also been teasing that his own body is responding well to treatment as he eyes a possible comeback.
“Never say never, right now we are finishing up Gable‘s training camp,” Jones said. “He’s looking extraordinary. I’ve been his main training partner, and I’m moving like I never left.” He added, “Stem cells must be working.”
Jones has been openly teasing a return to fighting, while Steveson is targeting a strong first impression in his Octagon debut. Jones hopes Steveson can earn a UFC title shot in 2027 as the heavyweight prospect begins his UFC journey at UFC 329 in 2026.
