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Fight fans around the world were buzzing during UFC 306 after the promotion confirmed the matchup between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Nevertheless, will it be Jones’s last dance at the organization? The heavyweight champion has several enticing matchups awaiting him but will he answer the call? The interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, has been calling out Jon Jones for months. Interestingly, after last night’s meeting between Alex Pereira and Jones, the MMA faithful want to witness this blockbuster fight, too.
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Las͏t night at͏͏ ͏͏UFC 306,͏͏ Jon Jones m͏ade h͏is͏͏ first͏͏ ͏publ͏i͏c ͏appe͏arance͏ s͏ince hi͏͏s p͏͏ectora͏l inju͏ry.͏ ͏At one point, a͏ ͏rep͏͏ort͏e͏r͏ as͏ked ‘B͏ones’ ͏about the twilight run of his career in the UFC and Jones made a confession about his future in the promotion.
Jon Jones imparts his true thoughts about retiring from the sport
Jon Jones’s career has been nothing but a rollercoaster ride for the dual-weight champion. ‘Bones’ embraced his UFC journey when he was just 21 years old and it took him just two years under the promotion to become a champion at 23. It must be noted that the fighter is the youngest champion in the history of the promotion. With a career spanning over a decade, it appears that it is time for ‘Bones’ to put his gloves down after his clash against Stipe Miocic.
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Last ͏nigh͏t, ͏Jon ͏Jone͏s w͏as in atte͏nd͏a͏nc͏e at UFC Sphe͏re ͏alon͏g͏side other fig͏hter͏s. ͏Wh͏en a reporter asked him about his career, Jones responded that this would͏ be his ͏final endeavor.” This is going to be the last time, more than likely,” said Jones. It must be noted that last month, a fan asked him the same on social media, to which the heavyweight champ said, “Fun fact after this year Jon Jones will never have to work again, retired at age 37.”
Well, ‘Bones’ was supposed to fight Miocic last year at the UFC 295 but his pectoral injury hindered their fight. After a year of waiting, Dana White came forward to officially announce that the UFC 309 would be headlined by Jones and Miocic. He said, “Jon Jones is going to fight [Stipe Miocic] in Madison Square Garden in November. And then if he wins or Stipe wins, we see what happens next,” said White.
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The UFC CEO stated that it would be tough if both the heavyweight GOATS retire after their last clash but Dana White is optimistic that despite all the retirement calls, the legendary MMA star might test himself against Tom Aspinall after defeating Stipe Miocic.
Dana White is optimistic about the prospects of Jones vs. Aspinall
While talking to the media, Dana White announced that the matchup between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones could come to fruition contrary to what the MMA community thinks. The UFC CEO believes that Jones might want to test his strength provided that he would win his clash against Stipe Miocic at the end of this year.
“I believe that fight happens if Jon Jones beats Stipe. Dislike him, whatever your beef is with Jon Jones, knock yourself out.There’s no way in hell that Jon Jones doesn’t want to fight Aspinall. That I guarantee you,” said Dana White while having a conversation with the media. It must be noted that the English fighter is currently the biggest prospect for the heavyweight title as he became the second person to defend his Interim belt against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304.
The UFC CEO might believe that Jon Jones is ready to fight Aspinall but ‘Bones’ appears to have some diverging thoughts about the hubbub. Regardless, what’s your take on the situation? State your thoughts in the comments below.
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