{
  "id": 13984179,
  "title": "Jon Jones reveals one 'big career regret'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/jon-jones-reveals-one-big-career-regret",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T15:04:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jon-jones-reveals-one-big-150407802.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jon Jones, the former two-division UFC Champion considered the greatest fighter of all time, reflects on his career and reveals one notable regret. The 39-year-old retired after defending the heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic in November 2024, satisfied with his final fight. Jones believes it was the perfect ending, witnessing his father, brother, and even addressing the President, regardless of political affiliation. He acknowledges Stipe Miocic as the greatest heavyweight of all time and is proud of defeating him, stating that no situation could surpass it. Despite his overall satisfaction, Jones laments not being part of the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. He admits this is one of his big regrets in life, wishing he could have been there. However, he remains content with his career and his decision to retire.",
  "summary": "Former two-division UFC Champion Jon Jones regrets not getting to fight at the White House.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jon Jones is the former two-division UFC Champion.",
    "He regrets not attending the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.",
    "Jones remains satisfied with his career and retirement decision."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}