Jon Jones has hinted at his UFC return, downplaying fears he will retire.

Jones is in Thailand filming a Russian reality TV show, raising questions about his next steps. His last appearance saw him stop Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. While interim champion Tom Aspinall is pushing for a bout, Jones has been vague about accepting the challenge. Dana White remains optimistic, though talk of Aspinall possibly facing Ciryl Gane instead has added more uncertainty. The back-and-forth has frustrated Aspinall, especially after Jones was caught on FaceTime telling a teammate, “I’m done.” However, Jones has since reassured fans, suggesting he isn’t walking away just yet. The following clip shows Jones with his dogs as he teases a return.

Jon Jones via. Instagram

“What I feel like returning to the UFC after some much needed downtime.” 👀👀

(via. @JonnyBones) #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/haLztKxKho

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