Jon Jones interested in getting out of his UFC contract to face Francis Ngannou but admits ‘I really have no reason to fight anymore’

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has expressed interest in being released from his UFC contract in order to fight Francis Ngannou, but acknowledged he has little motivation to compete, stating 'I really have no reason to fight anymore.' Jones made these comments around the time of a Netflix event on May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The long-anticipated matchup between Jones and Ngannou remains unlikely, as Jones is widely considered to have already effectively retired from MMA.