Will he retire? Jon Jones confirms his future after confirming a fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309

Jon Jones is the UFC's linear heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Confirmed by Ultimate during the broadcast of UFC 306, last Saturday (14), the fight between Jon Jones e Stipe Miocic, at UFC 309, in November, should truly represent 'Bones' last act as a professional MMA athlete.

In an interview given to 'Clocked N' Loaded' backstage at the UFC 306, in 'Esfera', the linear heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) practically stated that the fight against the former champion of the category will be the last of his career.

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“This will be the last time. More than likely,” he said. Jon Jones.

Recently, UFC President Dana White said he believes that Stipe Miocic would retire regardless of the outcome of the fight against Jon Jones, but that the current linear champion would continue to compete to unify the belts with the interim champion Tom aspinall, but apparently 'Bones' has other plans.

With the possible farewells of Jon Jones e Stipe Miocic in the main fight, for the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg), UFC 309 takes place on November 16th at Madison Square Garden in New York, United States. In the co-main event of the event, Charles of the Bronx faces Michael chandler in a five-round rematch in the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg).

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