In a series of updates from the MMA community, Jon Jones made a retirement statement saying he has hung up his gloves and that the fighter Jon Jones is gone, now only businessman Jon Jones remains. Paulo Costa released a video showing him struggling to make 93 kg weight, notably heavier than his previous 84 kg fighting weight. Costa also issued strong words against Russian fighters, stating he hates them and plans to add another to his record after dealing with his current opponent, with Khamzat Chimaev next on his list. Johnny Walker reportedly surprised Jiri Prochazka with a gift related to the upcoming birth of his daughter. Josh Hockit was caught stepping out of character after a publicity stunt, apologizing to those present once filming ended.
Jon Jones announced on April 11, 2026 that he is retiring from mixed martial arts, declaring that the fighter known as "Bones" no longer exists and that only businessman Jon Jones remains.
Jones, 38, finishes his career with a record of 28-1-0, widely regarded as one of the most decorated resumes in MMA history. Standing six-foot-four with an 84-inch reach, the orthodox heavyweight was a force across multiple divisions, averaging 4.38 significant strikes landed per minute at a 58 percent striking accuracy rate, while also threatening consistently on the mat with 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes throughout his career.
In separate news, Paulo Costa shared a video revealing he is currently weighing approximately 93 kilograms, a notable rise from his 84-kilogram fighting weight. The Brazilian middleweight, ranked 13th in his division, also directed pointed words toward Russian fighters, expressing his intention to add another to his record once he handles his current opponent, with Khamzat Chimaev specifically named as a future target. Costa, 35, carries a 16-4-0 record and ranks among the division's most aggressive strikers, averaging 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy.
On a lighter note, Johnny Walker reportedly surprised Czech Republic light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka with a gift connected to the upcoming birth of Prochazka's daughter. Prochazka, ranked second in the light heavyweight division at 33 years old, holds a 32-6-1 record and stands six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Jones's retirement, if confirmed, leaves a significant void at the top of the heavyweight division
- Costa's weight revelation and callout of Chimaev signals his intentions for a future high-profile middleweight matchup
- Prochazka's personal milestone arrives as he remains positioned near the top of a competitive light heavyweight division
