Jon Jones' days in MMA might be numbered. The all-time great told Fox Sports Australia in an interview published Tuesday that his plan is to defend the UFC heavyweight title against former champion Stipe Miocic in November at New York's Madison Square Garden and then walk away from the sport.
Jones had previously mentioned retiring after that fight on Twitter. «I think the Stipe fight will be plenty for me,» Jones said. «I feel like I don't have too much to prove after beating Stipe Miocic.
I've been in the game for a long time. In fighter years, I'm an old guy. I've been training a long time, been in the game long time.
Got some small injuries. I just really want to be around. I want to be around for my family, be around for my kids. I want to be able to play with my kids, have a good head on my shoulders.… I could see it coming to an end really soon and I'm happy with that.