What happened: Jones and Steveson made a joint arrival before UFC 331, turning up at the event in the vintage Mercedes. The appearance put both names at the same card without tying either man to a fight announcement.

Why it matters: The timing matters because Steveson recently said an Aspinall vacancy could draw Jones back to UFC. Any public Jones appearance around a live UFC event keeps attention on his next move, even when no opponent or date is attached.

What to watch: Watch for any public comment from Jones or Steveson during UFC 331 about Jones' next fight or Steveson's involvement. Any opponent, date or contract detail would materially raise the stakes.