UFC Heavyweight Champion Jones does not believe that his fighting career is on two options – fights Tom Aspinall or retired.
Jones' potential unification with Aspinall has long been one of the leading discussions in the world of mixed martial arts, while the uncertainty about the future of the heavyweight title image continues to grow.
After the pursuit of a re -arranged collision with Stipe Miocic about uniting the championships, Jones Aspinall continued to dismiss. The Brit has left that with the unwanted record of the longest ruling interim champion in UFC history.
And as if things could no longer get for those who want to see Jones and Aspinall sharing the Octagon, the goat candidate has now mentioned the possibility of other competitions.
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Jon Jones can leave UFC and accept 'exhibition matches'
During a recent appearance on Deepcut with Vicblends, Jones was again asked to tackle his fighting future and the possibility of one last walk to the Octagon.
'Bones' did not report Aspinall or the current title photo in the heavyweight division. Instead, he spoke about the possibility of leaving the UFC and being involved in “exhibition” fights.
“You know, I don't know what life is about fighting and competing,” said Jones. “I feel that I will be a lifelong war artist, whether I take others coach or exhibition competitions.
“There is a lot of great competition in the UFC, [but] I see myself as more than as a hunter. Because I am in my position, I have the feeling that I have many more options than many other hunters to the ability to leave and return, and things like that. “
Floyd Mayweather Jr. In particular, his professional retirement with a whole series of exhibition files against YouTubers, online personalities and hunters of other sports followed.
It seems that Jones can be set to follow.
Petition for UFC To strip Jon Jones from the heavyweight title rises to 150,000 signatures
While Jones still has a loyal group of supporters, large parts of the MMA fan base show their voice.
With 'Bones' calls him to unite the heavyweight titles against Aspinall, some fans took matters into their own hands by creating a petition on Change.org.
The petition calls for the UFC to strip Jones from the heavyweight title.
“Jon Jones is now the longest reigning champion in the heavyweight history of UFC and has only fought twice in that period,” is the 'number' section.
“There is a clear interim champion, Tom Aspinall, who has defended his interim championship belt. Aspinall is ready to fight Jones. Jones refuses to fight against him.
“That is why we, as fans Dana White, must let us know: it's time to strip Jon Jones from the heavyweight title. He clearly has no intentions to fight quickly.”
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After attracting a few thousand signatures in the first week, the petition suddenly became viral and has now been signed by just over 144,000 furious fans at the time of writing.