Jon Jones could vacate his UFC heavyweight title as soon as he cashes in on a money fight 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 consumer instructed Jones “vacate the belt.” Jones responded suggesting that he could just do that when his long-awaited battle with Miocic is within the books.
“Perhaps after I win this subsequent one. Can’t have anybody attempting to catch as much as my report now,” Jones replied on X.
It’s actually 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 inside the Octagon. That has many battle 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 excited about doing what’s right for the division.
UFC Followers Demand Jon Jones Unify his title in opposition to tom Aspinall
Nevertheless, possibly not all hope is misplaced. Amid his many posts all through the day, ‘Bones’ did ask followers who they’d fairly him battle after Miocic with the choices being Tom Aspinall or present gentle heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
“Who would you guys wish to see me battle essentially the most, Alex or Tom?” Jones questioned.
Followers had been overwhelmingly on the facet of Aspinall.
