Jon Jones said he will more than likely not fight again, but confirmed he is still being drug tested and is leaving doors open for the future. The 39-year-old has been tested four times in 2026, according to the UFC's drug-testing records. Jones' last fight was his UFC 309 defense of the heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic, and he retired in June 2025 before later signalling a possible return tied to the UFC White House event, from which he was ultimately left off.
Jon Jones says he will "more than likely" not fight again, but the former heavyweight champion is keeping the door open and remains in the UFC's drug-testing pool.
Jones, 39, confirmed he is still being tested and has not closed off a future return. According to the UFC's drug-testing records, he has been tested four times in 2026. His comments come after a turbulent stretch in which he retired in June 2025, then signalled a possible comeback tied to the UFC White House event, only to be left off that card.
The fighter
Jones holds a record of 28-1-0 and last competed at UFC 309, where he defended the heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. A native of the Orthodox stance, he stands six-foot-four, or 193 cm, with an 84-inch reach, a 213 cm span that has long defined his style at range.
His career numbers reflect that dominance. Jones lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy, and he averages 1.89 takedowns and 0.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes. That mix of reach-based striking and wrestling made him one of the most difficult matchups in the sport's history.
Why it matters
- Staying in the testing pool keeps a return technically possible, even as Jones downplays the likelihood.
- His heavyweight legacy remains unresolved for fans debating whether he will add to a 28-1 record.
- Missing out on the White House event removes the most concrete comeback target to surface since his retirement.
For now, Jones has stopped short of a definitive retirement statement. His own words suggest the odds favor him staying out of the cage, but his continued presence in drug testing means the question is not fully settled.
