Jon Jones, regarded as one of MMA's greatest fighters, has officially announced his retirement from the UFC, as confirmed by CEO Dana White. The decision leads to Tom Aspinall being crowned the new heavyweight champion. Despite earlier statements of wanting to fight, Jones's inactivity and reluctance to defend his title against Aspinall had sparked frustration among fans. His history of controversies both in and out of the ring adds to the mixed feelings regarding his legacy. The UFC will likely expedite Aspinall's next fight following this significant change.
After months of flirting with the idea, Jon Jones, the reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight king, has officially retired, according to UFC CEO Dana White.
Fans have called for Jones to be stripped of the title for blatantly refusing to fight Aspinall, but Jones has taken the decision out of the UFC's hands and decided to retire on his own accord.
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