Despite having announced his retirement, Jon Jones may return to the UFC on the monumental White House event scheduled for next year.
A few months ago, UFC boss Dana White finally announced that Jon Jones had retired from the sport after a whole saga involving Tom Aspinall.
However, Jones quickly changed his mind after Donald Trump announced that the UFC will hold an event at the White House next July, and ‘Bones’ wants in on it.
Shortly after, the former heavyweight champion announced his return to the UFC drug testing pool, cutting his retirement short.
Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Jones retirement saga
This coming Saturday, one of the biggest stars in the sport Khamzat Chimaev fights for his first UFC title when he takes on Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 319 main event.
Chimaev was recently praised by Jones for his character, despite the Chechen having received criticism from the fans in the past for his tendency to withdraw from fights.
And just a few days out from the biggest fight of his career thus far, ‘Borz’ has commented on the retirement saga involving Jones, sending the ‘GOAT’ a message.
“Of course, he is the GOAT of MMA, if someone could be the king of MMA, he is the king of MMA, he is a crazy, crazy fighter and I like to watch his fights,” Chimaev told the Jaxxon Podcast.
“If it’s going bad for him, somehow he finds a win. He’s a special guy, a special guy in MMA. He’s a legend, I’m happy to see him finished now undefeated, I hope he never comes back,” Chimaev continued.
Chimaev comments on potential Jones vs Aspinall fight
Although ‘Borz’ is hopeful that Jones stays retired, he continues to tease his return for the one-of-a-kind event next July.
Aspinall recently claimed that he isn’t interested in the idea of Jones returning considering the entire saga he put him through.
“Jones could beat (Aspinall), but (Aspinall) could beat Jon Jones too. If you use Jon Jones at a young age against anyone he’s gonna beat anyone. Everyday people are getting older.
“I’m happy the guy is finished, he’s a legend, undefeated… He’s a crazy talent, a crazy hard worker,” Chimaev continued.