A slow-motion goodbye? The scene was unusual, even by MMA standards: Jon Jones, the greatest champion in UFC history, walking in circles, alone, in the center of the octagon. No opponent in sight, no audience to cheer him on, just a backpack on his back and the solitary sound of his footsteps across the gym.
The image, captured after the ufc vegas 100, generated several speculations among fans and experts. After all, the American is preparing for the likely last fight of his career, next Saturday (16), when he defends the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg) against Stipe Miocic. The farewell is getting closer and closer, and 'Bones' seems to want to enjoy every second.
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At 36, Jon Jones boasts a record of 27 wins, one loss and one no contest. Along the way, he has beaten big names such as Daniel Cormier, Alexander Gustafson e Glover Teixeira. His next fight, against Stipe Miocic, promises to be a spectacle in its own right and could bring an end, definitively or not, to an era in the UFC.
In addition to Jones vs. Miocic, the event features names such as Charles of the Bronx, Viviane Araujo x Karina Silva, Mauricio Ruffy, Lucas Alexander, Jonathan Diniz e Eduardo Moura. The card will be held at Madison Square Garden.
VIDEO: End of an era? Jon Jones takes 'lonely walk' ahead of likely UFC retirement
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