Jon Jones makes chilling X-rated UFC 309 vow to Stipe Miocic after revealing eagerness to use previously banned move

JON JONES has upped the ante ahead of his comeback clash with Stipe Miocic with a chilling vow.

The fan favourite returns from an 18-month layoff in the main event of UFC 309 early on Sunday morning to make his first defence of the heavyweight title.

The build-up to the Madison Square Garden melee, which was initially set to take place last November, had been cordial until Miocic branded former pound-for-pound king Jones a "b***h".

Hall of Famer Jones has taken umbrage to the taunt and vowed to make the former two-time heavyweight champion eat his words.

In an Instagram video of himself watching the UFC 309 countdown, Jones said: "See the disrespect in you calling me a b***h, Stipe.

"The disrespect didn't have to happen. You're gonna wish you didn't say that."

He later added: "Hiring black fighters to mimic me will not help you Stipe.

"And you shouldn’t have called me a b***h, the disrespect wasn’t necessary. Let’s play."

UFC 309 will be the MMA leader's first pay-per-view card since the abolition of the 12-6 elbow came into effect.

Jones' only career loss came courtesy of a disqualification following his use of the strike as he brutalised Matt Hammil in December 2009.

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And the 37-year-old is looking to batter Miocic with the elbow now that it's no longer illegal.

When asked about the rule being overturned, he told Kevin Iole: “It just makes me wish that disqualification was overturned.

"That's the biggest feeling that I have once I learned that rule is no more.

"On the other hand, I accept the move more than ever, now.

“I’ve been training extensively on different 12-6 elbow attacks.

"It’s funny because it’s been such a big no-no move, so you train yourself not to go there.

"And now to be able to use that strike, I mean it’s a very damaging strike.

"It just opens up so many more options both on the feet and [on the ground].

“I’m excited to hopefully be the first UFC athlete to legally display it at Madison Square Garden."