Dana White takes a break from praising Jon Jones to acknowledge latter's notorious Las Vegas streak: "You babysitting him tonight?"

Jon Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, has long been hailed as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA. However, his illustrious career has been marred by a series of controversies and legal issues outside the octagon.

During a recent UFC event, Dana White took a moment to acknowledge Jones' notorious reputation, particularly his history of trouble in Las Vegas. As Jones prepares for his upcoming title defense against Stipe Miocic, White jokingly remarked:

“Jon Jones is running loose and wild here tonight in Las Vegas… Jon promised me tonight that he's gonna be good while he's in Las Vegas.”

Turning to Hunter Campbell, the UFC CEO added:

“Hunter you babysitting there tonight”

Check out Dana White's comments below (30:06):

White's comment is a lighthearted reference to Jones' long list of controversies, which include multiple arrests, drug tests, and legal battles. Despite his undeniable talent and dominance in the Octagon, Jones' behavior outside the cage has often overshadowed his achievements.

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Jon Jones to face Stipe Miocic in UFC 309 main event

Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight championship against former titleholder Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309. The event is set to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Nov. 16.

The highly anticipated matchup was originally scheduled for a previous UFC event in New York but was postponed due to Jones' injury. Now fully recovered, Jones will return to the octagon to face one of the most formidable opponents in the heavyweight division.

Miocic, a former two-time heavyweight champion, holds the record for the most successful title defenses in UFC history. Despite a recent hiatus from competition, Miocic's skills and experience make him a formidable challenger for Jones.

White has also indicated that if Jones successfully defends his title against Miocic, a unification fight with Tom Aspinall could be the next step. Aspinall, a rising star in the heavyweight division, has showcased impressive knockout power and a dominant fighting style.