Jon Jones claims he’s done fighting: 'My gloves are hung up'

Jon Jones confirmed he has stopped fighting and is focused on business ventures, a development with implications for the UFC heavyweight picture and recent matchmaking discussions. The video traces Jon Jones retirement declarations and subsequent steps within the UFC framework. It covers his 2023 return, quick win over Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title, and defense against Stipe Miocic while Tom Aspinall held the interim belt. Jones reiterated "my gloves are hung up" at an IBA bare-knuckle event in Russia last month. After retiring in June 2025, he reentered the testing pool and sought the UFC White House card but was not included. He has since asked for his UFC release.