Jon
Jones has yet to fully commit to retirement.
Despite calling for his release after a recent falling out with the
UFC, Jones has seemingly not given up on the idea of competing
again. Former opponent Ciryl Gane
recently lauded Jones as the best fighter on the current UFC roster
as well as the best UFC fighter of all time.
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Jones (28-1) appreciated Gane’s compliment, while claiming to be
still a part of the UFC roster. “Bones” also says that he is
capable of competing again.
Not Done Yet?
“Still on the roster, still capable of making the biggest fights on
the globe,” Jones wrote on his Instagram Stories. “I appreciate you
for keeping it real.”
Jones returned to action after three years in 2023 and made quick
work of Gane to win the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Jones
defended the title against Stipe
Miocic before avoiding a matchup against interim champion
Tom
Aspinall. “Bones” continued ducking Aspinall for nearly a year
before unceremoniously retiring last year in June.
However, Jones started rallying for a spot on the
UFC White House as soon as it was first mentioned. “Bones”
eventually failed to land a spot on the card, and Dana White said
there were no negotiations with the former champ. Jones
subsequently lashed out at the UFC and started asking for his
release from the promotion. Jones even recently hailed Most
Valuable Promotions’ first event as better than the
UFC.