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‘Don’t try to con me’… UFC legend rules out trilogy against last man to beat him in the Octagon

Fighters changing their minds about retirement after getting itchy knuckles is not uncommon. Jon Jones has admitted he “could be done” after changing his mind about hanging up his gloves following the announcement of the UFC White House event.

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Jon Jones vs Demetrious Johnson: Who Finally Won the GOAT Debate?

Demetrious Johnson acknowledged Jon Jones was always number one in the GOAT debate The two legends met at a Super Bowl LX celebrity charity event Jones

Jon Jones News / The Body Lock / February 9

Jon Jones Opens Up About Potential Retirement: ‘I May Be Done’

Jon Jones admits he may be done fighting due to severe arthritis in his left hip that qualifies him for total hip replacement His last training camp was

MMA News / HITC / February 9

Jon Jones meets Demetrious Johnson and reaches an agreement on GOAT debate

Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson have reached a consensus regarding the GOAT discussion. ‘Bones’ and ‘Mighty Mouse’ are both considered among the best fighters in UFC history.

Jon Jones News / MyMMANews.com / February 9

Jon Jones hints at retirement – 'I think I could be done'

Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones may be done competing professionally in mixed martial arts. The future UFC Hall of Famer known as “Bones” hinted towards retirement from the sport in a recent interview with MMA reporter Helen Yee.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson Settle UFC’s Long-Standing No. 1 Debate

“This guy’s fight IQ is off the charts, and now can everybody admit that this guy is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world.” That’s UFC CEO Dana White handing Jon Jones the GOAT status after he beat Stipe Miocic.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 9

Is Jon Jones Done With Fighting?

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones may have reached its final chapter. In an assessment of his future, Jones admitted that the toll of elite competition, combined with long-term health concerns, may have pushed him towards walking away from the Octagon for good.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 9

Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson Offer a Rarely Heard Take on MMA’s No. 1 Debate

The debate over MMA’s No. 1 fighter has long been one of the sport’s most divisive conversations. Fans often look for a single, definitive answer. Two of the sport’s most accomplished champions recently acknowledged that reality.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 8

Controversial coach who caused major rule change saved a UFC fight by stepping in on a day’s notice

On this day in 2020, a fighter who was already going to be in attendance for a UFC event took a fight at the last minute. His legacy will always be debated to some degree but if Jon Jones never fights again, he’ll still go down as the consensus greatest fighter of all time.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 8

Jon Jones Sends Concerning Message to Dana White as UFC White House Card Looms

Former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones provided an update regarding a potential return to the promotion. And it certainly isn't a good one, especially for those anticipating a comeback.

MMA News / HITC / February 8

Jon Jones changes course once more as uncertainty surrounds UFC return

Jon Jones is considering retirement again, less than a year after first stepping away from the sport. Back in June 2025, he announced that he was done with MMA.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 8

Jon Jones Lashes Out at Fan for Leaking Confidential Medical Update

Jon Jones, who made his career on looking untouchable, has recently found himself in a totally different type of limelight. Comeback talk about ‘Bones’ never stops, especially when names like Daniel Cormier, Alex Pereira, or even a dazzling White House card are tossed into the mix.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 8

Jon Jones Gives Up on Alex Pereira UFC White House Fight After Months of Pleading Dana White

Jon Jones seems to be playing a prolonged game of hide-and-seek with the UFC. The undefeated former heavyweight champion announced his retirement last year, only to make a sharp U-turn after the UFC’s White House card was revealed.

Jon Jones admits he wants no ‘smoke’ from 5’3 MMA star who can ‘choke out’ Dwight Howard

Jon Jones is used to being the most intimidating man in any room. That reputation did not stop the ex-UFC heavyweight champion from openly admitting there is one fighter he would rather admire from a distance than face, despite a massive size difference.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 7

Jon Jones Reveals 100 Lbs Smaller Ex-UFC Champ He Doesn’t Want Smoke With

Over more than a decade under the UFC banner, Jon Jones has faced it all. From Daniel Cormier’s relentless wrestling to Alexander Gustafsson’s lethal striking, he has battled every type of opponent.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 7

Jon Jones Gets Embarrassed On The Grid Iron

Jon Jones is the greatest UFC fighter of all time. But he can’t play organized sports to save his life. He’s already have shown his lack of hoop skills at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 7

Jon Jones admits he’d have to ‘give his all’ to beat fellow GOAT contender despite huge size difference

Jon Jones may have the best wins on his record of any UFC fighter. It’s this reason why Jones is pushing to come back and face Alex Pereira, so he can add another legend to his already staggering resume.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 6

'The Octagon Was Shaking': Daniel Cormier Recalls The Madness Of The Jon Jones Rematch

There is no doubt that Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have one of the biggest rivalries in UFC history. Meanwhile, DC described the intensity of fighting Jones in Anaheim during their 2017 rematch.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 6

Despite needing hip replacement, Jon Jones willing to fight at the White House

A clip of former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones discussing his health and fighting future went viral on Thursday. A lifetime of combat sports has taken its toll on Jones' body.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / February 5

Jon Jones – 'I have severe arthritis'

Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has revealed a medical prognosis that most were not expecting to hear. The future UFC Hall of Famer has been diagnosed with arthritis, a common, chronic condition characterized by inflammation, pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion in one or more joints.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 4

Jon Jones reveals life-changing medical issue preventing UFC return

If he hangs up the gloves today, many would consider Jon Jones the best fighter to have ever competed in mixed martial arts, but his retirement may not be too far away.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 4

Jon Jones Reveals Career Threatening Injury

It appears Jon Jones won’t be stepping onto the wrestling mats anytime soon for a showdown with Daniel Cormier. For months, the longtime rivals have flirted

MMA News / HITC / February 4

Jon Jones reveals ‘severe arthritis’ and says he now qualifies for a hip replacement

Jon Jones has opened up about a serious health issue that could put an end to his career in the Octagon. The former two-weight UFC champion stepped away from the sport last year, despite having previously agreed to a $30 million bout with Tom Aspinall to unify the heavyweight title.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 4

Jon Jones Rejects DC Wrestling Match, Cites 'Severe Arthritis'

Jon Jones has turned down a trilogy with Daniel Cormier in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling promotion. Jones revealed that his fighting days are likely over due to severe arthritis in his hip, as he faces a potential total hip replacement.