UFC fans petition to strip Jon Jones of heavyweight belt

UFC fans believe it's time for Jon Jones to give up the heavyweight title.

A petition was recently launched on Change.org asking UFC CEO Dana White to strip Jones of the heavyweight belt, citing the fact that he's only fought twice in the last five years.

"Jon Jones is now the longest reigning champion in UFC heavyweight history and has only fought two times in that period," the petition reads. "There is a clear interim champion, Tom Aspinall, who has defended his interim championship belt. Aspinall is ready to fight Jones. Jones refuses to fight him.

"Therefore, we as fans must let Dana White know: It is time to strip (Jon) Jones of the heavyweight title. He clearly has no intentions of fighting anytime soon."

As of Friday afternoon, the petition has garnered over 28,000 signatures.

Jones suggested Wednesday on X that it could be a while before he returns to the Octagon, saying he's had "many breaks" throughout his career and is "genuinely enjoying life."

The 37-year-old last fought in November at UFC 309, where he defeated Stipe Miocic to retain the heavyweight championship.