Many athletes rise to the top only to fade as time goes on. From Tony Ferguson to Ronaldinho, age, injuries, and commitment issues have caused their decline. But Jon Jones is a different breed. He came out swinging at his peak and has stayed there ever since, never dropping a notch. Now, at 37, he’s still going strong, claiming to be hungrier than ever. Proving that some athletes aren’t just built for greatness—they’re built to last.
Recently, UFC Heavyweight champ Jon Jones defended his title against the legendary Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, securing a brutal leg kick knockout. Just five days after the win, Jones appears to be already gearing up for his next challenge, sharing a video of himself training hard as if he’s still in fight camp.
In the caption, Jones mentioned that although he’s still nursing the battle scars, he’s ready to train, starting with weightlifting, which reminds him of his passion for the grind. While some fans expected him to retire after the fight, Jones suggested that although he’s not predicting his future, he’s embracing every step and challenge. He’s pushing the envelope further to see how far he can go.
It’s impressive that the UFC Heavyweight champ is still pushing hard at 37. While age is often the biggest factor in slowing down an athlete’s abilities, his relentless grind and mindset keep him looking as smooth as ever despite fighting for over a decade and a half.
Alex Pereira Gives The Green Light To Jon Jones Fight
UFC 309 wrapped up with Jon Jones putting on a clinic against Stipe Miocic. After the fight, Jones was asked about his future, and he claimed to fight Alex Pereira over Tom Aspinall. At the post-fight presser, the UFC Champ said the Pereira fight is his priority, and if the UFC wants him back in the octagon, that’s the one they’ll push for. Subsequently, after the clip went viral, Pereira re-shared the clip on Instagram, showing he was ready for the challenge.
Alex Pereira shares the video of Jon Jones saying he wants to fight him instead of Tom Aspinall 👀#UFC309 #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/Wi5BnbdEG7
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 17, 2024
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It’ll be wild to see if Pereira vs. Jones actually gets booked. However, Dana White has suggested that the winner of UFC 309 should take on Aspinall next, so the chances of a Pereira vs. Jones fight seem slim for now. Still, seeing Jones fight anyone always gets fans excited.
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