Jon Jones could vacate his UFC heavyweight title as soon as he cashes in on a cash combat with former two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic.
‘Bones’ indicated that a lot throughout an lively Thursday afternoon on social media. Responding to fan feedback, one person prompt Jones “vacate the belt.” Jones responded suggesting that he could do exactly that when his long-awaited combat with Miocic is within the books.
“Possibly after I win this subsequent one. Can’t have anybody attempting to catch as much as my document now,” Jones replied on X.
It’s definitely not the primary time Jones has indicated that he would stroll away from the game as soon as he places a stamp on his profession by defeating the consensus heavyweight GOAT contained in the Octagon. That has many combat followers questioning 1) what’s the purpose of even reserving Jones vs. Miocic if each fighters are going to fade into retirement proper after and a couple of) if which means Tom Aspinall goes to be promoted from interim to undisputed heavyweight champion, why not simply do it now and cease losing everybody’s time.
Sadly, neither Jon Jones nor UFC CEO Dana White are occupied with doing what’s proper for the division.
UFC Followers Demand Jon Jones Unify his title in opposition to tom Aspinall
Nonetheless, perhaps not all hope is misplaced. Amid his many posts all through the day, ‘Bones’ did ask followers who they might quite him combat after Miocic with the choices being Tom Aspinall or present mild heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
“Who would you guys wish to see me combat probably the most, Alex or Tom?” Jones questioned.
Followers have been overwhelmingly on the aspect of Aspinall.
