Amid hyperlinks to a possible retirement following his UFC 309 win final month, Jon Jones has claimed he plans to compete not simply as soon as extra within the Octagon — however doubtlessly twice extra, with the view to incomes as a lot cash as doable earlier than hanging up his gloves.
Headlining the promotion’s return to Madison Sq. Backyard final month, Rochester native, Jones efficiently defended a heavyweight title in a dominant win over the returning, Stipe Miocic, sending the previous two-time champion into his personal retirement with a blistering spinning back-kick knockout win within the third spherical.
And linked closely all year long with a possible future title unification pairing with present interim heavyweight titleholder, Tom Aspinall — which has been given the greenlight by UFC boss, Dana White, Jones claimed he needed to obtain “f*ck you” cash so as to compete once more.
Jon Jones reveals plans to battle twice extra earlier than ending UFC profession
Nevertheless, over the course of the weekend, former pound-for-pound primary, Jones claimed he would doubtless characteristic twice extra within the Octagon — together with a rumored battle with Aspinall, so as to earn himself monetary freedom.
“I’m 37 years old, but I feel young in spirit,” Jon Jones stated throughout an interview with Alex Gonzalez. “I’m still competing at a really high level. I’m still able to do physical things that I used to be able to do, like weightlifting, swimming, and running, all the things I used to be able to do. I actually feel I’m becoming a better athlete.”
“Age is just a number,” Jon Jones defined. “And I feel like when you keep a positive attitude and take care of your body, take care of yourself, you can stay young for a long time. Within the next five years I wanna win one more fight,” he stated. “Maybe even two more fights, and try and make as much money as possible in the UFC.”
