Jon Jones hasn’t but gotten his toes moist within the UFC’s heavyweight division, however he is already eyeing the load class high canine … telling TMZ Sports activities he desires Stipe Miocic after he fights Ciryl Gane subsequent month.

Jones informed us he feels a tilt with the previous champ might assist “solidify my legacy” … including that if he desires to be often known as one of many combat recreation’s G.O.A.T.s — he is acquired to beat the most effective to do it.

“Individuals contemplate him the best heavyweight of all time,” Jones mentioned of Miocic. “The chance to compete towards such a person, I would be honored.”

“The chance to beat such a man can be actually one thing particular.”

In fact, 35-year-old Jones has to get by means of Gane first with a view to get that chance — and he tells us it will not be a simple activity.

The 26-1 fighter referred to as Gane “probably the greatest abilities the UFC has ever seen.”

“I acquired an enormous, enormous order forward of me,” Jones mentioned.

If Jones does get by means of Gane at UFC 285 on March 4, although … Miocic positive appears right down to get within the Octagon with him.

The 40-year-old tweeted proper after the Gane vs. Jones matchup was initially revealed final month “I acquired winner in July.”