Daniel Cormier shares his theory on why Jon Jones has already mentioned retirement after fighting only one heavyweight bout.
Former UFC fighter Daniel Cormier discussed his thoughts on Jon Jones’ recent comments regarding his retirement from the sport. Jones has been teasing his retirement after his upcoming heavyweight fight against Stipe Miocic. Cormier believes that Jones may not have found the challenge he was looking for in the heavyweight division.
Cormier stated on his ESPN show “DC & RC” that Jones was excited about the challenge of fighting at heavyweight, but his quick victory over Ciryl Gane may have left him feeling unfulfilled. “Maybe he doesn’t feel like that is going to be his everyday at heavyweight”, Cormier added. Cormier, who also competed in the heavyweight division, emphasized the importance of finding motivation and challenges in the sport.
Jones and Miocic have been in talks for a potential matchup, though nothing has been officially confirmed yet. Jones, widely regarded as one of the best fighters in the sport, has a record of 26 wins, 1 loss and 1 no contest. His last fight was in February 2020, where he defeated Dominick Reyes in a close contest.
The possible retirement of Jones has stirred up the MMA community, with many wondering if this is the end of his legendary career. Fans will have to wait and see if Jones decides to step away from the sport or pursue new challenges in the future.