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Jon Jones ‘leaving doors open’ for fighting future, still in UFC drug-testing pool

Jon Jones is done with fighting. Well, just about done, anyway. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion kept the torch of a comeback dimly lit late Friday evening, taking to Twitter to respond to a fan asking if…

By Alexander K. Lee · MMA Fighting

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:12 AM

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Jon Jones announced he is leaving doors open for a UFC return while remaining in the drug-testing pool.
Official records indicate that Jones has undergone testing four times during 2026.
Jones last competed at UFC 309, successfully defending his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic before retiring in June 2025.

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Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones stated on social media that he is keeping his options open regarding a potential return to mixed martial arts. Although Jones noted that he likely will not compete again, he confirmed that he remains active in the UFC's official drug-testing pool, leaving open the possibility of a comeback.

According to official testing records, the 39-year-old fighter has been tested four times in 2026. Jones previously retired in June 2025 following a successful heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, which remains the last bout of his professional fighting career.

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