Jon Jones believes that getting out of his contract with the UFC just isn’t as inconceivable as many consider.
Jones attended final Saturday’s Rousey vs. Carano occasion and watched Francis Ngannou earn a first-round knockout victory over Phillip Lince. Jones mentioned after the battle that he needed to terminate his contract and battle Ngannou as a result of he knew the UFC would by no means permit the battle to happen as a result of his heated relationship with Ngannou.
Jones appears assured he can get out of his contract, though the MMA group would not consider that is a risk.
“I do not know, however I believe it’s totally probably that I’ll terminate my contract with the UFC,” Jones advised Dennis White. “It is advisable put extra effort into discovering the suitable folks or utilizing your individual channels.”
Jones introduced his retirement to the UFC rather less than a yr in the past, vacating the heavyweight title, however hoped to return for the UFC White Home card. UFC CEO Dana White has made it clear from day one which he has no real interest in including Jones to the cardboard, which makes Jones query whether or not there may be any motive for him to proceed his MMA profession.
The previous two-division champion mentioned he does have a want to compete outdoors the cage and contained in the squared circle.
“I actually needed to field,” Jones mentioned. “I believe if I can put all my power into my fingers, my combos, and my punching energy, I can actually shock lots of people. I’d like to attempt boxing. It could be loads of enjoyable.”
