Jon Jones is currently on his last stint as a professional UFC fighter. At the age of 37, Jones is still on the fence about potentially retiring from fighting. Amid this uncertainty, Jones has also explored opportunities in various industries, hinting at a potential shift beyond the octagon.
The reigning UFC heavyweight champion recently made his television debut with a cameo in the Netflix MMA drama La Cage. The series also features his former rival Ciryl Gane and MMA legend Georges St-Pierre, adding star power to the cast. Jones shared a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram, showcasing his involvement in a new role.
Accompanying the post, the 37-year-old added a caption hinting at acting as a potential career path once his days of dominating the Octagon come to an end. In the video, fans saw the fighter dressed up as a soldier shooting a military action sequence. As expected, he looked very fit for the job and fans loved it.
🎥 Jon Jones makes his acting debut in a military movie.
Jon says it’s only the beginning, hinting that he will take more roles in the future 😎 pic.twitter.com/EqcpSsiaST
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 19, 2024
In the past, many UFC superstars such as GSP, Conor McGregor, etc have worked in Hollywood. Given the success and payout, it won’t be surprising to see Jones taking this very seriously. It seems like Jones is extremely sorted about his position as a professional fighter and taking his decision with an open mind.
Jon Jones talks about his retirement philosophy
Jon Jones is one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history, holding the record for the longest light heavyweight title reign. With unmatched fight IQ, elite striking, and wrestling, he’s defeated legends like Daniel Cormier and Shogun Rua. His versatility and resilience define his legacy as an all-time great with a huge fan base.
Jon Jones (via Imago)Despite his controversies outside of the octagon, fans are desperate to see him fight inside the octagon. However, ‘Bones’ is careful and doesn’t want to take any unnecessary risks at this time of his career. In a recent interview, he talked about his retirement objectives.
I think in sports culture, a lot of athletes don’t go out on their own terms…I just wanna start a new kind of precedent with athletes is that you don’t have to get chewed up and spit out by the industry you work for. It is okay to take your ball and go home, without scraping your knee.
Jon Jones via ESPN MMA
In a sport where many legends face mental trauma and CTE, it’s refreshing to see Jones being aware of its impact. The heavyweight champion has the star power to bend the UFC to his liking instead of just doing what he is asked. It will be interesting to see what the fighter plans to do going forward.
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