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Jon Jones 'leaving doors open' for fighting future, still in UFC…

“Doors open, but no fight booked. I know that waiting room. Four seasons of it.” — Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, on air

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on Weekend Edition
Published 7:51 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Yahoo SportsJon Jones ‘leaving doors open’ for fighting future, still in UFC drug-testing pool

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorPer Yahoo Sports, UFC star Jon Jones is leaving doors open for a fighting future, and he is still in the UFC drug-testing pool.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStill in the pool. So he's retired, but with a lifeguard.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorInto the Hot Seat he goes. Heat level: lava. Yahoo says legal troubles and testing complications are hanging over it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLava?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorDoors open, but no fight booked. I know that waiting room. Four seasons of it.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTo cool it, he picks a lane: fight or fully walk.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFan question. Does he get a uniform for leaving doors open? Is it a robe?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorA robe. He's testing, Vera, not hosting a spa.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWell, the flaming chair is orange. Nothing he owns matches. Dangerous.