"GOATS don't duck" - Internet erupts in frenzy as Jon Jones says Stipe Miocic fight at UFC 309 will be his "last time" inside the octagon

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has hinted at retirement after his upcoming bout in November. 'Bones' was in attendance for the Noche UFC 306 event which took place on Sept. 14 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.

During his time there, Jones spoke to Clocked N' Loaded. During the interaction, the 37-year-old shared that he currently weighed 250 pounds. When asked about his fighting future, Jones shared that his upcoming fight might mark his last appearance inside the UFC octagon.

"I feel great. I feel really, really good, yeah. 250 pounds lean and strong... It's gonna be the last time [at UFC 309]. It's gonna be the last time, more than likely."

Check out Jon Jones' comments below:

An MMA account named @ChampRDS shared the clip on X, which resulted in several MMA fans reacting to it.

One person stated that if Jones was indeed the greatest MMA fighter of all time, he would not duck other fighters.

"GOATS don't duck."

Another individual claimed that the heavyweight champion was trying to dodge a fight against Tom Aspinall.

"Clearly dodged Aspinall. We all knew how that would go anyway."

One MMA fan expressed skepticism over Jones' comments of possibly retiring after his next fight.

"His face tells me he isn't completely out the game unless they make some big deal with Aspinall. If he is though, then he deserves it."

Check out a compilation of some of the reactions below:

MMA fans react to Jon Jones' comments

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Tom Aspinall is willing to be the backup fighter for Jon Jones' next UFC outing

Jon Jones will lock horns against Stipe Moicic for the heavyweight title at UFC 309. The event will be held on Nov. 16 and the prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York will serve as the venue.

Tom Aspinall, who currently holds the interim UFC heavyweight belt, has has expressed his wish to serve as backup for the showdown.

"I, of course, will be there to watch these two gentlemen go at it. I, of course, have told the UFC if anybody gets injured or there's any reason why nobody can make it to that fight, why one of them might pull out, I'm ready to go."

Check out Tom Aspinall's comments below (10:20):