[autotag]Jon Jones[/autotag] will be back in action against a heavyweight sooner than expected – but not in the UFC.
Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, announced Saturday on Twitter that he is set to compete for Fury Pro Grappling against Bellator fighter and AEW star [autotag]Jake Hager[/autotag]. The grappling match is scheduled to take place Dec. 9 in New Jersey, according to Jones.
A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Junkie that the match between Jones and Hager is in the works.
“Breaking News!! I’m excited to announce I’ll be competing for the number one grappling organization in the world, Fury Grappling!” Jones wrote. “December 9th I’ll be in New Jersey competing against WWE superstar and undefeated Bellator heavyweight Jack swagger.”
Fury Pro Grappling, which is run by MMA promotion Cage Fury Fighting Championships, launched in July and streams its events on UFC Fight Pass.
More to come.
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