UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones shared his thoughts on what he might have pursued if he hadn't become a professional fighter.
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I definitely haven’t always been the good guy, but growing up, I always wanted to help people. So I went to school for criminal justice. I ended up dropping out, had a kid at a really young age, and now I beat up people for a living. It’s a lot different than what I thought I would be doing, that’s for sure.
His last fight in the octagon was in November 2024 at UFC 309, where he defeated Stipe Miocic by TKO in the third round. He has a record of 28 wins and one loss, with one fight declared a no contest.
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