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Jones has not competed since the Miocic stoppage UFC 309 in November 2024. Speaking to The Schmo, “Bones” reflected on that win and described his absence
UFC Freedom 250 as one of his biggest regrets.
Jon Jones reflects on Stipe Miocic win as possible final UFC fight, regrets missing UFC Freedom 250
Jones said his last match was especially meaningful because his father and late brother were there, along with then-President-elect Donald Trump. He described beating Miocic, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights, as a career highlight.
“I truly believe that was my last moment in the cage — and it was great,” Jones told The Schmo. “I had to fight, my brother was still alive at the time, my father was there. I had to tell the world that I love Jesus and that will never change. I had to salute our president. Stipe Miocic was considered the greatest heavyweight of all time. You know, we’re both older, but I don’t see how it could get any bigger than that.”
Jones regrets missing out on the White House map, though. Before the event, he said his team negotiated the venue, while the UFC CEO
Dana White claimed that Jones was never considered.
“There was a map of the White House,” Jones said. “It was one of the few nights in my career when I just thought, ‘I should have been there.’
