Again? Jon Jones reverses course and announces his retirement from MMA.

Jon Jones Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jonnybones

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Jon Jones He decided, once again, to abandon the idea of ​​returning to MMA fighting. After months of negotiations to face... Tom aspinall In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) announced the end of his career in June 2025 and relinquished his belt. However, he later reversed his decision and attempted to negotiate a return to face [opponent's name]. Alex Poatán No. UFC White House. Without reaching an agreement With Dana White, he changed positions again and, by all indications, hung up his gloves for good.

In a statement to 'Red Corner MMA', the American indicated that he considers his cycle as a professional athlete to be over, stating that he has definitively left his fighting career to dedicate himself to business.

"I hung up my gloves a long time ago. Enough of that." Jon Jones fighter, now he is the Jon Jones businessman,” he said. Jon Jones.

Jon Jones claims he turned down $15 million to fight at the UFC White House.

Jones makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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At the press conference after the UFC LondonDana White reiterated that Jon Jones It was never considered for inclusion in the card of UFC White HouseThe official claimed that the athlete suffers from arthritis in his hip, a condition that would prevent him from competing, and stressed that, therefore, it would not be possible to rely on the American for the event.

Jones, for his part, was quick to speak out on social media and disputed the version presented by the UFC president. According to the former champion, there were negotiations for him to headline the card, and he even considered accepting less than US$30 million (approximately R$150 million), the amount he had previously asked to face [another fighter]. Tom aspinall.

Still, the fighter stated that the $15 million (approximately R$75 million) offer made to the UFC White House It was considered too low, which is why he decided not to accept the fight.