Dustin Poirier, who retired from UFC earlier this year, has teased a potential return to fighting, possibly in boxing, and has expressed interest in one more fight, with speculation about a matchup against Nate Diaz.
Ilia Topuria defends Jon Jones' decision to retire, stating he isn't 'ducking' Tom Aspinall and believes Jones simply wants to retire, which won't tarnish his legacy if Aspinall succeeds as heavyweight champion.
Stephen A. Smith expresses disappointment over Jon Jones' retirement from UFC without unifying the heavyweight title against Tom Aspinall, criticizing Jones for not taking the fight that fans wanted to see and emphasizing the importance of fighters handling their challenges for the audience.
Anderson Silva has expressed heartfelt congratulations to Jon Jones on his retirement from the UFC, acknowledging his dominance and legendary career, which marks the end of an era in mixed martial arts. Despite controversies, Jones is celebrated as one of the greatest fighters, and his retirement has prompted tributes from fellow athletes, with some uncertainty about his future in combat sports.
Khabib Nurmagomedov expressed support and admiration for Jon Jones following his UFC retirement, acknowledging his status as one of the greatest fighters despite controversies, while the UFC heavyweight division prepares for new champion Tom Aspinall.
Demetrious Johnson expressed confusion over Jon Jones' decision not to fight Tom Aspinall before retiring, despite Jones being widely regarded as the greatest MMA fighter, and praised him for his skills despite their rivalry.