According to FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Stephan Bonnar, a veteran of The Ultimate Fighter, and Jon Jones have agreed to fight on the "G.S.P.-B.J. Penn" show in May.
A source close to Jones' Team Bomb Squad revealed the news to FiveOuncesOfPain.com earlier today. While only verbal commitments have been secured so far, the source stated that finalized bout agreements could be signed within the coming days.
Bonnar, who hasn't paid the Octagon a visit since last October, owns an 14-4 overall record with big wins over Keith Jardine, Sam Hoger and James Irvin.
Jones, meanwhile, a member of Team Bomb Squad, has been training in MMA for less than a year, yet has already secured a spot in the UFC.
After making his pro debut this past April, Jones reeled off five consecutive wins including a second round TKO over one-time EliteXC fighter Moyses Gabin during Battle Cage Xtreme 5 this past July.
The win over Gabin garnered the attention of UFC Vice President of Talent Relations Joe Silva, who signed Jones to fight UFC newcomer Andre Gusmao on short notice at UFC 87 this past August. Coming into the bout a huge underdog, Jones surprised the formerly undefeated Renzo Gracie student with an array of dynamic strikes that earned him a unanimous decision victory.
- Stephan Bonnar and Jon Jones expected to make Octagon returns against each other at UFC 94 (FiveOuncesOfPain)
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