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.
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.
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