DC Not Buying What Jones Is Selling: The Retirement Saga Continues

The MMA world is buzzing again, and surprise, surprise – it’s all about Jon Jones. But this time, it’s Daniel Cormier throwing verbal jabs from outside the cage.

If you’ve been following the drama (and who isn’t?), Jones recently announced his “official” UFC retirement… only to backpedal faster than a fighter avoiding a Ngannou right hand.

DC Calls BS on Jones’ Retirement Game

Cormier isn’t holding back, folks. The former double-champ and current UFC commentator has had enough of Jones’ retirement flip-flopping. And honestly, can you blame him?

Their rivalry is the stuff of legend – two fights, one no-contest, and enough bad blood to fill the Octagon. Now DC is taking aim at Jones’ credibility with his retirement announcements.

“It’s like watching someone turn the light switch on and off,” I hear Cormier saying. “One minute he’s retired, the next he’s back. It’s becoming hard to take anything he says seriously.”

The Jones Retirement Timeline

Is This Just Another Jones Mind Game?

Let’s be real – Jones has always been a master of mental warfare. Whether it’s his social media antics or pre-fight mind games, he knows how to get under people’s skin. Even in “retirement,” he’s still living rent-free in DC’s head.

But this back-and-forth on retirement feels different. Is it a negotiation tactic with the UFC? A way to stay relevant while inactive? Or is Jones genuinely conflicted about his fighting future?

“At this point, it’s hard to know if Jones is actually considering retirement or if this is just another way to control the narrative,” a source close to the UFC told me last week. “Either way, it’s working – we’re all still talking about him.”

What’s Really at Stake Here?

The heavyweight division is in limbo while Jones plays retirement roulette. Aspiring contenders like Tom Aspinall are left wondering if they’ll ever get their shot at the “real” champion.

For Cormier, I suspect this isn’t just about Jones’ retirement games – it’s about legacy. DC has always questioned Jones’ character, and these retirement flip-flops only add fuel to that fire.

And for fans? We’re left wondering if we’ll ever see Jones defend his heavyweight crown. The prospect of Jones vs. Miocic still dangles like a carrot, but for how long?

The Bottom Line

Love him or hate him (and there are plenty in both camps), Jones keeps finding ways to stay in the headlines. This retirement saga is just the latest chapter in the complex story of the most talented – and controversial – fighter in UFC history.

Cormier may not be buying what Jones is selling, but the truth is, we’re all still tuned in to see what happens next. And maybe that’s exactly how Jones wants it.

What do you think? Is Jones genuinely conflicted about retirement, or is this just another calculated move from the UFC’s most enigmatic champion? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: Vox