Jon Jones may not be ready to go to heavyweight after all.

In the days leading up to UFC 247 on Saturday, Jones has been teasing the move more than ever, especially after saying he felt he would beat heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic if they ever met in a fight.

Then again, Jones has been talking about going to heavyweight for several years including a fun faceoff with Cain Velasquez when he was still champion but the move up in weight has never materialized.

Judging by Jones comments on Wednesday during the UFC 247 athlete panel, he may not be seriously considering that move now either.

At the end of the day, I feel like if its not broke dont fix it, Jones stated. So much has been going right in the light heavyweight division. I feel like theres always going to be great competition as long as guys are dreaming and aspiring to achieve great things. Its going to be my job to stay where Im at and to be a dream killer in a way.

Ive got a lot more years at the light heavyweight division, but Im also excited to challenge myself.

According to Jones, the decision may lie in the hands of his fans, whom he says will ultimately drive the fights he pursues in the future.

I know at the end of the day, its about the fans. Its about giving the fans what they want, Jones said. Unlike boxing, sometimes they hold off on great fights. Like (Floyd) Mayweather (and) (Manny) Pacquaio, that fight waited too long.

I want to be a part of giving the fans what they want when they want it. If you guys are desiring me to go to the heavyweight division, then I think the UFCs going to feel that demand and were going to make it happen.

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One thing that Jones made crystal clear is that hes not going to define his legacy solely by wins and losses or how many championships he collects during his career.

Jones believes that his journey as a mixed martial artist matters more than any gold belt he could wrap around his waist.

I think its growing. Its growing at the end of the day, Jones responded when asked whats most important to him. Dominick [Reyes] said something on Instagram and you can take it two ways. He said being a champion isnt about winning the belt, its about the person you become in life and its about having love and things like that, and I totally agree with that. The other half of me feels like thats his way of preparing himself for a defeat.

But at the end of the day, being a martial artist, what it means to me is being aware theres so many things we can work on. Whether thats in your relationship, as a father, as an athlete. I say a black belt is a black belt because they know how much they dont know yet. I truly stand here as a guy who has so much more to learn about life. Theres people who have lost several times and theyll be champions until the day they die. So its really not about winning or losing. Its about the journey. Its about self-improvement.

Jones will attempt to vanquish Reyes this weekend and then the questions will surely begin again about what comes next for one of the UFCs most dominant champions.

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