"There's a lot of great competition still in the UFC. I do view myself as more than a fighter, and being in my position, I feel like I have a lot more options than a lot of the other fighters as far as the ability to leave and return and things like that."
"I don't know what life holds as far as fighting and competing. I do feel like I'll be a lifelong martial artist, whether I'm coaching others or taking exhibition matches or things like that."
Jon Jones, the current UFC heavyweight champion, remains noncommittal about future fights, even after successfully defeating Stipe Miocic in November 2024. During a recent appearance, he expressed that he is focusing on love and hinted at pursuing other non-fighting opportunities without revealing specifics. Although there's speculation regarding a match with interim champ Tom Aspinall, Jones feels he has the privileges to take time off as an accomplished fighter. His indecision has sparked discontent among fans, as evidenced by a petition with nearly 150,000 signatures advocating for the stripping of his title due to inactivity.
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