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Jon Jones theory could now be truly tested after Gable Steveson’s KO loss at UFC 331, says Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping has refused to rule out a possible scenario from playing out involving Jon Jones after Gable Steveson suffered the first major setback in…

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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 1:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Gable Steveson was knocked out in 15 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331.
Michael Bisping suggested Steveson's defeat might motivate Jon Jones to end his MMA retirement.
Bisping proposed Jones could fight the winner of Ciryl Gane versus Josh Hokit at UFC 334.

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Former UFC champion Michael Bisping stated that Gable Steveson's recent knockout defeat could prompt Jon Jones to come out of retirement. Steveson, who has been mentored and coached by Jones, suffered his first professional MMA loss when Sean Sharaf knocked him out inside the opening 15 seconds at UFC 331.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Bisping suggested Jones might return to restore honor to his camp following the setback. Bisping proposed that Jones could target the winner of the upcoming heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit scheduled for UFC 334.

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Jon Jones theory could now be truly tested after Gable Steveson’s KO loss at UFC 331, says Michael Bisping

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