Jon Jones shows off hulking new physique in blistering pad workout as he prepares for UFC 285 return

JON JONES has given UFC followers a sneak peek at his new hulking body simply weeks earlier than his return to the octagon.

The pound-for-pound king will return to the octagon a fortnight on Saturday within the essential occasion of UFC 285 towards Ciryl Gane.

Jon Jones will make his long-awaited return to the octagon at UFC 285Credit score: UFC

Bones has undergone a dramatic physique transformation forward of his returnCredit score: INSTAGRAM@JONNYBONES

MMA followers have been not too long ago given a glimpse of his hulking physiqueCredit score: INSTAGRAM@HANSMOLENKAMP

Jones, 35, can be making his first stroll to the cage in over THREE YEARS and his long-awaited heavyweight debut, which can be for the vacant title.

Bones has undergone a dramatic physique transformation throughout his hiatus however has saved his physique underneath wraps because the announcement of his return.

However followers bought a glimpse at his body in a current video from model entrepreneur Hans Molenkamp.

Molenkamp shared footage of a heavier-than-usual Jones hitting pads with coach Brandon Gibson to his Instagram on Wednesday.

Jones' arms seemed significantly greater than when he was competing at 205lb and he clearly had extra energy in his punches.

Molenkamp's accompanying caption for the publish learn: "The return of the OG Apex Predator @jonnybones ☠️ #ufc285."

Combat followers have been fast to remark, with one saying: "Better of the perfect."

One other stated: "Simply letting the haters know he nonetheless quick #andnew."

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And one other stated: "Champ Champ Camp."

One remarked: "The Goat."

Jones additionally commented, saying: "Very good about what we present to the general public, just a few ones in twos for the digicam.

"No actual motion, no technique work. Coach isn’t even within the southpaw stance, simply 1’s and 2s."

Jones hasn't set foot contained in the cage since his controversial and last defence of the light-heavyweight title towards Dominick Reyes at UFC 247.

The American has used his time on the sidelines to bulk up for his long-awaited transfer as much as heavyweight - which has been over a decade within the making.

Jon Jones hasn't set foot contained in the octagon in almost three yearsCredit score: Getty

However he plans to maintain his full physique and weight a secret till he goes face-to-face with Gane.

He advised the MMA Underground: “I would like Ciryl to see me for the primary time and or not it's a pleasant shock.”

He added: “I felt my psychical measurement and power was able to go about 4 months in the past.

"Dana [White] says there was by no means a Stipe battle on the road however there was, there was, they simply couldn’t come to an settlement.

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"I’ve been attempting to arrange for Francis, I did an entire coaching camp getting ready for Stipe.

"And now we bought Ciryl Gane.”