Jon Jones’ next fight is unconfirmed, with the greatest mixed martial artist of all time seemingly having three potential options. Read on to find out when ‘Bones’ is in action and whether Jon Jones next fight could be his last as a professional MMA fighter.
Jon Jones Next Fight: Who Is The UFC Heavyweight Champion Fighting Next?
Jon Jones is widely regarded as the best MMA fighter to ever grace the cage. ‘Bones’ has never tasted legitimate defeat inside the octagon, not to mention the fact Jones is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Jon Jones’ record currently stands at 28-1 (1 NC). This emphatic resumé consists of 11 knockouts, seven submissions and 10 wins via decision. The American MMA phenom has won each and every UFC fight he has had.
UFC fans last saw Jon Jones in action at UFC 309 when he defended his UFC Heavyweight Title against Stipe Miocic. This was Jones’ first defence of his heavyweight belt since winning it in October 2023, with fans now keen to find out who Jones will fight in 2025.
UFC President Dana White has stated on numerous occasions that Jones is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), and cannot be touched when it comes to achievements in the octagon and level of victories throughout his illustrious UFC career.
In regards to Jon Jones’ next fight, it is unknown who he will face next. On the surface, it seems that ‘Bones’ has three real options. Either fight interim champion Tom Aspinall, which seems like the most likely option given fans are demanding this fight next.
His other two options could be defending his UFC Heavyweight Title against Alex Pereira, giving ‘Poatan’ the chance to make history and become the first ever three-division UFC king. His third and final option is retirement.
Whatever Jones does next, it cannot be denied that he is the greatest MMA fighter to ever grace the octagon. Time will tell what happens with Jon Jones’ next fight and whether the G.O.A.T will fight on or hang up his gloves for good.
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Could Jon Jones Fight Alex Pereira Or Tom Aspinall Next, Or Will ‘Bones’ Retire?
After coming through his fight with Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, Jon Jones seemingly has a few options going forward.
One of those options would be a fight in 2025 against the Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall. Fans have been calling for this fight for a while now, and Jones may well oblige next year if he is paid the right amount of money.
Aspinall has been calling for the fight for some time now, and it makes total sense too. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall could be a real possibility for 2025, with the best UFC betting sites in the UK finding it difficult to split the pair.
Another option would be the bout with Alex Pereira. ‘Poatan’ is already a two-weight UFC king, and a fight between the Brazilian and ‘Bones’ would be the definition of a mega-fight. Not only that, but it would be a chance for Pereira to make history and become the first ever three-division UFC champion.
Another option for Jon Jones next fight is no fight at all. Jones may well ride off into the sunset and retire once and for all. At 37-years-old and with nothing left to prove in the sport, ‘Bones’ could hang up his gloves for good.
If this happens, full respect to Jones. He would be retiring with his legacy in tact, as well as being an undefeated two-weight UFC champion and the best MMA fighter to ever grace the octagon.
Time will tell what happens next for ‘Bones’. He has three options: Fight Tom Aspinall, fight Alex Pereira or sail off into the sunset and retire.
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